Overview

The NSW State Conference will be held on Friday 16 March 2018 at Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific.

Discover the ultimate seaside getaway at Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific, just steps from the sand and surf overlooking beautiful Manly Beach. This 4-star beachfront property is only 18 minutes away from Sydney’s CBD by fast ferry.

This is a one-day format with two streams, followed by a three-course dinner in the Gilbert's Room at the Novotel.

The Conference provides attendees with an excellent educational and networking opportunity as well as attracting up to 6 CLE/CPD points. It is attended by plaintiff and defendant lawyers, as well as representatives of the various regulators and insurers.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Keynote Address: The Hon Justice Mark Leeming, NSW Court of Appeal
• Navigating the New CTP Scheme: Regulations, guidelines and costs implications
  Andrew Stone SC, Sir James Martin Chambers; Mike Dudman, Blackstone Legal Costing
• Orthopaedic Specialist Dr Drew Dixon explains What Is a Minor Injury under the new Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017?
• Litigating International Aviation Accident Claims – Chris Barry QC explains the effect of international treaties on claims of this type and how they proceed by reference to the MH 17 class action.
• Driverless Cars and the Future of Transport Accident Law – Katie Minogue, Maurice Blackburn
• PLUS sessions on workers compensation, TPD & Life Insurance and the Annual Case Update.

VIEW PROGRAM HERE

Event Details

VENUE

Grand Ballroom, Level 1, Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific

AGENDA

Friday 16 March 2018: 8:30am–5:00pm (Registration from 8:00am)

Followed by dinner 6:00pm–9:30pm in the Gilbert's Room at the Novotel Manly Pacific.

FEES

(1.5% surcharge applies for credit card payments)

Voting & non-voting members: $660 (if BOOKED & PAID IN FULL by 23 Feb 2018, otherwise $975)

Non-member: $1,250

** CLICK HERE to learn more about ALA membership.

CONFERENCE DINNER

The conference dinner will be held in the Gilbert's Room at the Novotel, overlooking beautiful Manly Beach.

6:00pm–9:30pm: Pre-dinner drinks & dinner

Dinner guest tickets: $125 p/hd

ACCOMMODATION

The hotel is offering conference delegates 10% off the fully flexible room rate for the nights of Thur 15 March 2018 & Friday 16 March 2018. Contact Reservations directly on 02 8966 7121 and quote the block ID #302009.
(Due to high weekend demand, anything outside of these dates will be based on best available rate at time of booking).

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

This event is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to approximately 150 legal practitioners with a social justice focus. Various sponsorship packages are available for this conference, ranging from major partners, exhibitors, advertisers, social event sponsorship and tailored packages.

For more information, CLICK HERE. We can also be contacted at conferences@lawyersalliance.com.au or phone (02) 9258 7700.

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