Annual ADR Conference 2012 Tuesday 17 July Law Society House, 179 Ann Street, Brisbane 6 CPD points
Divided into two separately bookable seminars, the Annual Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference explores challenges faced by lawyers who change hats; ADR in the mining, sugar and insurance industries; mediation in public sectors including tax and defence; family law; arbitration and ethical issues in ADR. Program Tuesday 17 July 2012 8.30am 8.55am Registration MORNING SEMINAR 8.55am 9.00am Welcome remarks 9.00am 9.30am Opening address Speaker: The Honourable Attorney General Jarrod Bleijie 9.30am 10.15am Challenges for lawyers who change hats In the context of lawyers who change hats to mediate or negotiate, there are skills and qualities beyond legal training that need to be acquired. The speaker will explore essential mediation and negotiation skills that usurp adversarial traits of lawyers who are used to fighting their client s case; effective communication as opposed to legal opinion; and the generation of options and solutions as opposed to adhering to rigid legal principles. Speaker: Doug Murphy SC, Barrister, Queensland Bar 10.15am 10.30am 10.30am 11.30am Morning tea ADR in the mining sector and primary industries Are there any statutory dispute resolution schemes relevant to industries covered by primary industries? How are disputes managed in the mining sector? What is the process involved for the engagement of mediators in the mining and primary industries? Covering these questions, this session focuses on mediation processes and practices. Speakers: Rowena McNally, Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Mediator, Solicitor and Former Commissioner, Sugar Industry; Robert Milbourne, Partner, Norton Rose; Justin Marschke, Partner, Norton Rose 2 Queensland Law Society
11.30am 12.30pm Mediation in the public sector Attend this session to gain insight into how the Australian Defence Department s in-house ADR program works, as well as how ADR processes are used in the resolution of disputes commonly dealt with by the Australian Taxation Office. A lawyer with mediation experience in dealing with public sector related disputes will join the panel to discuss their experience and offer tips. Speakers: Carol Bowen, Fairness and Resolution Practitioner, Fairness and Resolution Centre Qld, Department of Defence; Nick Westerink, Assistant Commissioner Legal Services, Australia Taxation Office; Ann Taylor, Senior Lawyer, Queensland Government Chair: Tom Stodulka, Mediator Solicitor, Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner 12.30pm 1.15pm Lunch 12.45pm 1.15pm Registration AFTERNOON SEMINAR 1.15pm 2.45pm STREAM A Family Law STREAM B Arbitration Certificates under section 601 impact on parties, practitioners and the mediation process This is a case study-based participative and informative session on the impact of certificates under section 601 of the Family Law Act 1975, the relevant process and its requirements for family dispute resolution practitioners. The session will be followed by a panel discussion. Speakers: Mieke Brandon, Co-Author of Mediating with Families and Trainer; Linda Kochanski, Assistant Professor and Co Director Dispute Resolution Centre, Bond University and Mediator; John Thynne, Director Forensics, Vincents Chartered Accountants Chair: Mike Emerson, Principal, Brisbane Mediations and Emerson Family Lawyers and Accredited Specialist Family Law (Qld) Overview of current trends in arbitration Exploring recent domestic and international developments in arbitration, Robert Wensley QC will discuss the future of arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution process. Speaker: Robert Wensley QC, Barrister, Queensland Bar Chair: Khory McCormick, Partner, Minter Ellison and Chair, Queensland Law Society Alternative Dispute Resolution Section 2.45pm 3.15pm Afternoon tea 3.15pm 4.15pm Ethical issues and ADR As ethical framework for the legal profession continues to evolve, a range of ethical issues such as confidentiality, conflict of interests and disclosure arising in ADR practice requires a closer look. Against the background of the current National Mediator Accreditation System s approach to standards and ethical issues, this session focuses on ethical dilemmas arising in the context of mediation practice. Speakers: Professor Laurence Boulle, Bond University; Stafford Shepherd, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Queensland Law Society Annual ADR Conference 2012 3
4.15pm 5.00pm The role ADR plays in native title; an Indigenous service provider perspective 3 June 2012 marks the twentieth anniversary of the historic High Court judgment in Mabo (no. 2.). This presentation examines the importance of ADR in an evolving jurisprudence involving multi-party proceedings attempting to reconcile diverse, longstanding interests. The paper will provide a brief overview of the complex legal, social and historical issues associated with the resolution of native title matters; the various institutions that have a statutory ADR role to perform; and the unique challenges that beset inter and intra-indigenous dispute resolution. Speaker: Kevin Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland South Native Title Services 5.00pm Closing remarks Endorsing organisations 4 Queensland Law Society
Program information The venue The Queensland Law Society is proud to present the Annual ADR Conference. The conference will be held Law Society House, Level 2, 179 Ann Street, Brisbane. Located in the heart of the business district close to hotels and transport. Registration Registration is on Level 2 and all sessions will be held in the Auditorium. Registration entitlements Full-day registration includes: attendance at all sessions morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea USB stick with papers (where supplied) for conference sessions. Half-day registration includes: attendance at morning or afternoon sessions morning or afternoon tea USB stick with papers (where supplied) for conference sessions. Close of registration Close of earlybird registration (with accompanying payment) is Tuesday 19 June 2012. Standard registration (with accompanying payment) must be received by Friday 13 July 2012. Cancellation policy and transfers Please refer to the Queensland Law Society event s policy at qls.com.au for guidelines on conference registration, cancellations and transfers. A green initiative for Queensland Law Society Queensland Law Society is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and impact on the environment. Papers and presentations (where supplied by the presenter) will be distributed to delegates electronically 72 hours prior to the conference date. Papers and presentations (where supplied by the presenter) will also be provided to delegates on the day of the conference on a USB memory stick. Name badges Your name badge is your passport to access all sessions of your registration, morning and afternoon tea and lunch. Please ensure your badge is visible at all times. Delegates with special requirements Please indicate on the registration form or online. CPD points Queensland Law Society The Annual ADR Conference attracts 6 CPD points for the full day 3 CPD points per half day attendance. Please note that the core compulsory point for Professional Skills and Practical Legal Ethics for 2012/2013 CPD year are on offer within the program. Specialist Accreditation points Specialist Accreditation points are now selfassessed. For further information, please contact the Society s Specialist Accreditation Manager at specaccred@qls.com.au or phone 07 3842 5926. Parking Parking is available at Secure Parking, 192 Ann Street (opposite Law Society House), Brisbane, phone 07 3221 9892 and at King George Square Car Park, entrance via Roma Street or Adelaide Street and exit Roma Street only, Brisbane, phone 07 3403 8888. Note: Please contact car parking station for further information on prices. Parking is subject to availability. Accommodation Special delegate accommodation rates have been negotiated with Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane. 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Registration form/tax invoice Annual ADR Conference 2012 Tuesday 17 July 2012 Law Society House, 179 Ann Street, Brisbane. Register online at qls.com.au/events.html Delegate information Queensland Law Society member number First name Last name Organisation Postal address Can t attend? Consider ordering the DVD Member resource order Earlybird full-day by 19 June 2012 $620 Earlybird half-day by 19 June 2012 $350 Standard full-day n/a $760 Standard half-day n/a $380 I wish to order the morning session afternoon session Non-member resource order City/Town Phone (bh) Postcode Fax Standard full-day n/a $970 Standard half-day n/a $605 I wish to order the morning session afternoon session Email Endorsing organisations Special dietary requirements LawAsia Australian Mediation Association Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Member registration FULL-DAY conference registration Earlybird full-day by 19 June 2012 $620 Standard full-day by 13 July 2012 $760 HALF-DAY conference registration Earlybird half-day by 19 June 2012 $350 Standard half-day by 13 July 2012 $380 I will attend the morning session afternoon session Non-member registration FULL-DAY conference registration Standard full-day by 13 July 2012 $970 Payment Please note that full payment must accompany registration Course codes 120717 Resource code Total payment (inc GST) 120717AD (DVD morning) 120717BD (DVD afternoon) 120717D (DVD full-day) My cheque payable to Queensland Law Society Inc is enclosed Please debit my credit card (Diners Club is not accepted) Card number Cardholder name Visa Mastercard QLS Amex Amex HALF-DAY conference registration Standard half-day by 13 July 2012 $605 I will attend the morning session afternoon session Expiry date / Amount $ Cardholder signature Location I will attend in person at Law Society House I will attend by videoconference (please tick preferred location) Atherton Gladstone Redcliffe Please note: Earlybird registration closes 19 June 2012 and is only available to Queensland Law Society members and members and/or staff of endorsing organisations. There is no earlybird rate for non-members. Standard registration closes 13 July 2012. All prices include GST. This document will be a tax invoice for GST purposes when you make payment. Please retain a copy of this for GST records. Beenleigh Gold Coast Rockhampton Bundaberg Gympie Sunshine Coast Cairns Hervey Bay Surfers Paradise Cannonvale Ipswich Toowoomba Dalby Mackay Townsville Emerald Mt Isa Queensland Law Society, GPO Box 1785, Brisbane Qld 4001 f 07 3221 2279 (credit card payments only) p 1300 367 757 conferences@qls.com.au For more information visit qls.com.au ABN 33 423 389 441