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Compulsory CPD Pack - Advocacy, Ethical Dilemmas and Avoiding BD Burnout
- 3 hrs
- 3 CPD Points
- 25/02/2026 - 25/02/2026
- Interactive
- Start from $297.00
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Compulsory CPD Pack: Advocacy, Ethical Dilemmas and Avoiding BD Burnout
Date & time: 25 February 2026, 1.30pm to 5.00pm AEDT
Get ahead of the rush with Compulsory CPD Pack: Advocacy, Ethical Dilemmas and Avoiding BD Burnout. This live, half-day webinar makes ticking off your mandatory competencies simple, engaging, and stress-free.
Hear from practitioners across ethics, professional skills, and practice management all in one streamlined session. Designed for lawyers who value confidence and convenience, it’s the smart way to stay compliant well before the 31 March deadline.
Speakers:
- Mary Walker SC, Barrister, 9 Wentworth Chambers
- Michela Gallimore, Principal, Gallimore Lawyers, and Senior Lecturer, College of Law
- Sue-Ella Prodonovich, Principal, Prodonovich Advisory
By attending this webinar, you will:
- Strengthen your mediation advocacy skills for effective preparation, party management and ethical decision-making.
- Apply core ethical duties, including conflicts, confidentiality, information barriers and AI use.
- Build sustainable, personalised business development habits that improve visibility without burnout.
At the end of this live webinar, you will earn 3 CPD points.
Course Outline
1.30pm: Login / Welcome
1.35pm: Professional skills: Advocacy Skills in Mediation
Speaker: Mary Walker SC, Barrister, 9 Wentworth Chambers
- How to best prepare for mediation?
- How to manage parties?
- Tips and traps for mediation
- Ethical considerations
2.35pm: Stretch break
2.45pm: Ethics and Professional Responsibility: Developing a framework for common ethical dilemmas
Speaker: Michela Gallimore, Principal, Gallimore Lawyers and Senior Lecturer, College of Law
- Duties owed by lawyers
- Duty to avoid conflicts
- Statutory duty of confidentiality
- Information barriers
- Duty to the court and the administration of justice
- Use of AI and lawyers’ ethical duties
- Ethical dilemma case studies that will be applied in the session
3.45pm: Stretch break
3.55.pm: Practice management and business skills: How to “do” BD without burning out
Speaker: Sue-Ella Prodonovich, Principal, Prodonovich Advisory
- Playing to your strengths: Approaches to building business leads (that work within your comfort zone)
- Networks, Tribes and Ties: Ideas for seeding a career-long support base
- Awareness and understanding: Ideas to improve visibility (and save time)
- Light-Touch and High-Intensity: Different approaches to match demand
- “If I do a great job, the client will refer me to others.” Busting BD Mantras that may not work for your practice.
4.55pm: Close and thanks
This program is ideal for lawyers wanting to complete their mandatory CPD units early and without pressure, practitioners who regularly participate in mediations and want sharper, more confident advocacy skills, lawyers seeking practical guidance on ethical duties, including conflicts, confidentiality, information barriers and the ethical use of AI and practitioners looking to strengthen their business development approach in a sustainable, non-burnout way.
This webinar is produced in NSW and features three NSW-based educators. It is available to all practitioners nationally.
All times listed for this course are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Please take note of any time differences if you are registering from QLD, WA, SA, NT or from outside Australia.
The course complies with the mandatory requirements of Ethics and professional responsibility (1 point), practice management and business skills (1 point) and professional skills (1 point).
If you intend to claim CPD units for this educational activity, please note that CPD activities are not accredited by the Law Society of NSW or any other equivalent local authority, with the exception of Western Australia. If you hold a practising certificate in a state or territory other than Western Australia and this educational activity extends your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development, then you should claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. The annual requirement is ten (10) CPD units each year from 1 April to 31 March. Some practitioners, such as accredited specialists are required to complete more than ten (10) units each CPD year.
Practitioners holding WA practising certificates are eligible to earn CPD points for this course. For instructions to earn CPD points, please click here.
Mary Walker SC
Barrister, 9 Wentworth Chambers
Mary Walker OAM has been at the forefront of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Australia for more than 30 years. A highly respected barrister, mediator, and arbitrator, Mary has resolved over 4,000 disputes spanning commercial, environmental, community, and international matters. She serves on leading panels including the Supreme Court of NSW, the Singapore International Mediation Centre, and the NSW Trustee and Guardian.
Internationally accredited by the International Mediation Institute, Mary has taught mediation at Harvard, Stanford, Bond, and the University of Sydney. She has chaired key ADR committees for the NSW Bar Association and the Law Council of Australia and continues to influence the evolution of ADR practice and ethics.
Among her many accolades, Mary has been named Australian Mediator of the Year multiple times and was the inaugural inductee into the Australian ADR Awards Hall of Fame. In 2021, she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the law.
Michela Gallimore
Principal, Gallimore Lawyers, and Adjunct Lecturer, College of Law
Michela Gallimore is the Principal of Gallimore Lawyers and an Adjunct Lecturer at the College of Law, with over 36 years’ experience as a solicitor in New South Wales.
She specialises in complex commercial and contract law, advising clients across litigious, advisory, and transactional matters. Michela has held senior legal and policy roles with Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Ashurst (formerly Blake Dawson Waldron), and the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office, and served as Senior Counsel at the Sydney Futures Exchange and ASX. There, she led commercial negotiations for major projects, including the implementation of Australia’s electronic trading system, and contributed to financial market policy development with ASIC and the ASX Policy Committee.
An Accredited Commercial Mediator, Michela holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney and a Master of Laws in Commercial Law. Since 2016, she has lectured in the College of Law’s Practical Legal Training programs.
Sue-Ella Prodonovich
Principal, Prodonovich Advisory
Sue-Ella is an award-winning adviser and author who brings more than 25 years of senior level Business Development experience in the legal sector.
In 2011 Sue-Ella was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Australasian Professional Services Marketing Association for services to the sector and in 2019 she was made a Fellow of The College of Law Practice Management (US) for outstanding and sustained contributions to the industry.
Sue-Ella specialises in Building the business development skills of lawyers and assisting firm with their business development plans.
Please be aware that this course organised by the College of Law may be recorded for use on our websites, marketing materials and publications. By attending and participating in a College of Law Continuing Professional Development course, you consent to the College of Law photographing or recording and using your image and likeness and/or voice.
Excellent workshop, appreciated the wealth of knowledge and experience.
Past Attendee
Highly relevant material and a great training overall.
Past Attendee
Presenter was exceptional, well informed and engaging. The course was well presented. Use of case studies and scenarios helped explain the content.
Past Attendee
Content and case law were relevant and up to date, great format and well-paced delivery.
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This course will step you through the critical stages of a commercial contract. As you progress, you’ll unpack a practical scenario to examine the theory in action. You’ll gain practical skills to guide your clients with confidence through establishing a commercial contract. And you’ll learn about essential considerations along the way – from pre-formation through to contract termination.
SINGLE COURSE
Termination of contracts: Practice guide
Knowing how and when a party should exercise its termination rights and drafting termination clauses for inclusion in agreements are important skills for a commercial lawyer.
Knowing how and when a party should exercise its termination rights and drafting termination clauses for inclusion in agreements are important skills for a commercial lawyer.
SINGLE COURSE
Introduction to criminal procedure: Practice Guide
Get your comprehensive guide to initiating and managing criminal matters in the Local Court of New South Wales or on appeal
Get your comprehensive guide to initiating and managing criminal matters in the Local Court of New South Wales or on appeal
SINGLE COURSE
Contract claims in the District Court NSW: Step by step
In this short course, learn the main principles of a debt recovery matter for liquidated claims and the procedure to conduct and implement an undefended debt recovery matter in the District Court.
In this short course, learn the main principles of a debt recovery matter for liquidated claims and the procedure to conduct and implement an undefended debt recovery matter in the District Court.
SINGLE COURSE
Misleading and deceptive conduct: step-by-step guide
In this course, you will step into the shoes of an entry-level lawyer practicing in consumer law, navigating a client file involving a misleading and deceptive conduct matter, while exploring how consumer law fosters market integrity by prohibiting unethical practices and ensuring fair competition.
In this course, you will step into the shoes of an entry-level lawyer practicing in consumer law, navigating a client file involving a misleading and deceptive conduct matter, while exploring how consumer law fosters market integrity by prohibiting unethical practices and ensuring fair competition.
Want to draft and execute your clients’ wills and estates with confidence and clarity? This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
Want to draft and execute your clients’ wills and estates with confidence and clarity? This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
Bolster your knowledge and skills across business transactions. And empower your clients to manage risk and achieve their commercial objectives. This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
Bolster your knowledge and skills across business transactions. And empower your clients to manage risk and achieve their commercial objectives. This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
The criminal justice system establishes the basis for fair representation, contributes to accountability for individuals' actions and safeguarding fundamental rights—an insight emphasised in the Essential Guide to Criminal Law Bundle. Tailored for those seeking a comprehensive overview in New South Wales through four practical modules with interactive activities and downloadable resources.
The criminal justice system establishes the basis for fair representation, contributes to accountability for individuals' actions and safeguarding fundamental rights—an insight emphasised in the Essential Guide to Criminal Law Bundle. Tailored for those seeking a comprehensive overview in New South Wales through four practical modules with interactive activities and downloadable resources.
SINGLE COURSE
Shareholder agreements in practice: Practice guide
A shareholder agreement is a written agreement between shareholders or partners of a business and it outlines the obligations and responsibilities of the business owners. It’s intended to ensure that shareholders are treated fairly and their rights are protected.
A shareholder agreement is a written agreement between shareholders or partners of a business and it outlines the obligations and responsibilities of the business owners. It’s intended to ensure that shareholders are treated fairly and their rights are protected.
SINGLE COURSE
Communicating effectively with clients: Skills series
This course provides you with essential insights to improve your communication skills as you unpack a practical case study on suspected money laundering. You’ll gain strategies and techniques to exercise judgement and demonstrate best-practice client communications.
This course provides you with essential insights to improve your communication skills as you unpack a practical case study on suspected money laundering. You’ll gain strategies and techniques to exercise judgement and demonstrate best-practice client communications.
SINGLE COURSE
Business development strategies: Skills series
In this course we’ll evaluate various business development strategies you can use to identify, nurture and acquire new clients, opportunities and drive growth and profitability.
In this course we’ll evaluate various business development strategies you can use to identify, nurture and acquire new clients, opportunities and drive growth and profitability.
SINGLE COURSE
Enforcing judgment debts: Step-by-step guide
In this short course, you'll learn the different methods you can use to enforce judgments on behalf of your clients.
In this short course, you'll learn the different methods you can use to enforce judgments on behalf of your clients.
SINGLE COURSE
Preparing a brief to counsel: Skills series
This course will give you the skills to prepare a quality brief for counsel with confidence.
This course will give you the skills to prepare a quality brief for counsel with confidence.
SINGLE COURSE
Termination of employment - skills series
Explore the legal, procedural, and protective aspects of employment termination to handle disputes with confidence and clarity.
Explore the legal, procedural, and protective aspects of employment termination to handle disputes with confidence and clarity.
Date & time: 11 March 2026, 9.00am - 11.15am AEDT. Join this two-hour live webinar on estate planning for blended families to gain an understanding of how to tackle client objectives. Learn about the possible strategies, estate planning advantages, and associated risks. Additionally, get informed about the risks of excluding children from prior relationships.
Date & time: 11 March 2026, 9.00am - 11.15am AEDT. Join this two-hour live webinar on estate planning for blended families to gain an understanding of how to tackle client objectives. Learn about the possible strategies, estate planning advantages, and associated risks. Additionally, get informed about the risks of excluding children from prior relationships.
LIVE COURSE
Family Law Judges' Series 2026 - Session 1
Date & Time: 13 March 2026, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). The College of Law’s 2026 Judges’ Series is a must-attend family law event, featuring six judges across three sessions. Gain rare insights on courtroom expectations, key developments, and emerging trends. Ideal for family law practitioners seeking professional growth, practical guidance, and direct access to Australia’s leading judiciary.
Date & Time: 13 March 2026, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). The College of Law’s 2026 Judges’ Series is a must-attend family law event, featuring six judges across three sessions. Gain rare insights on courtroom expectations, key developments, and emerging trends. Ideal for family law practitioners seeking professional growth, practical guidance, and direct access to Australia’s leading judiciary.
Date & Time: 13, 20 and 27 March 2026, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). Discover the essential insights of Family Law with the comprehensive Family Law Judges Series. Featuring six distinguished judges from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Date & Time: 13, 20 and 27 March 2026, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). Discover the essential insights of Family Law with the comprehensive Family Law Judges Series. Featuring six distinguished judges from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
SINGLE COURSE
Rules of Evidence: Practice guide
Understanding the law of evidence is key to constructing a robust case for your client.
In a criminal proceeding, the rules of evidence govern what is admissible or inadmissible in a trial and the procedures that must be followed in obtaining evidence
Understanding the law of evidence is key to constructing a robust case for your client.
In a criminal proceeding, the rules of evidence govern what is admissible or inadmissible in a trial and the procedures that must be followed in obtaining evidence
