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Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Address: c/o Irwin Legal Pty Ltd, Level 4, 16 Irwin Street 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.aals.net.au/

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25.01.2022 Wednesday 13 September 2017 - Joint CPD Seminar chaired by the Hon Robert French AC (former Chief Justice of the High Court) We are delighted to announce a joint CPD Seminar will be held on Wednesday 13 September 2017 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm at the Constitutional Law Centre of Western Australia at 40 Havelock Street, West Perth on "A Twilight Seminar on Rizeq v The State of Western Australia". The seminar will be chaired by the Honourable Robert French AC (former Chief Justice ...of the High Court) and delivered by Peter Quinlan SC (Solicitor General of Western Australia), Rachael Young (Fourth Floor Chambers) and Rachel Joseph (Francis Burt Chambers). This seminar is hosted by the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia in conjunction with the Australian Association of Constitutional law, the UWA Law Faculty's Contemporary Government & Regulation Research Hub and ourselves. Allocation of 1 CPD point for attendees is being sought for AALS WA members. The seminar is free, but please register by e-mail to [email protected] to attend.

25.01.2022 Reminder: AALS (WA) seminar presented by Gail Archer SC - "Persuasion: Silk purses from sows' ears" A quick reminder to those who are registered to attend Gail Archer SCs seminar entitled Persuasion: Silk purses from sows' ears this Wednesday night at 6pm at the offices of Clyde & Co. Please arrive early to ensure that the seminar can kick off at 6pm sharp (Clyde & Co have kindly offered to make the seminar room available from 5.30pm). The seminar will be followed by drin...ks and refreshments. Due to strong demand for this seminar, please advise us by email to [email protected] if you are no longer able to attend this seminar as a number of members have been placed on a waiting list.

24.01.2022 Reminder for 6:00pm this Thursday! Our seminar by the Honourable Robert French AC (former Chief Justice of the High Court) on 'Foreign Judgments and Foreign State Immunity' at the Central Park Theatrette, jointly hosted with the Piddington Society. All attendees will be credited with 1 CPD point in the area of Substantive Law.... Get in quick as tickets are selling out!

23.01.2022 Ms Archer presented on "Persuasion: Silk purses from sows ears"

23.01.2022 A reminder that the seminar by the Honourable Robert French AC (former Chief Justice of the High Court) is this Thursday 26 July 2018 (5.30pm for a 6pm start) on 'Foreign Judgments and Foreign State Immunity' at the Central Park Theatrette. All attendees will be credited with 1 CPD point in the area of Substantive Law. Tickets can be purchased via Trybooking below!... We look forward to seeing you there.

23.01.2022 Reminder for Wednesday 13 September 2017 - Joint CPD Seminar chaired by the Hon Robert French AC (former Chief Justice of the High Court). A joint CPD Seminar will be held from 6:00pm to 7:15pm at the Constitutional Law Centre of Western Australia at 40 Havelock Street, West Perth on "A Twilight Seminar on Rizeq v The State of Western Australia". The seminar will be chaired by the Honourable Robert French AC (former Chief Justice of the High Court) and delivered by Peter Quin...lan SC (Solicitor General of Western Australia), Rachael Young (Fourth Floor Chambers) and Rachel Joseph (Francis Burt Chambers). This seminar is hosted by the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia in conjunction with the Australian Association of Constitutional law, the UWA Law Faculty's Contemporary Government & Regulation Research Hub and ourselves. Allocation of 1 CPD point for attendees is being sought for AALS WA members. The seminar is free, but please register by e-mail to [email protected] to attend.

22.01.2022 A final reminder for our seminar by Greg McIntyre SC this Thursday 15 November at Clyde & Co on "The Pitfalls of Legal Practice - Raking Over the Cinders". Allocation of 1 CPD point for Ethics and Professional Responsibility is being sought. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-pitfalls-of-legal-pract

22.01.2022 We are delighted to invite you to a seminar by the Honourable Robert French AC (former Chief Justice of the High Court) on Thursday 26 July 2018 (5.30pm for a 6pm start) on 'Foreign Judgments and Foreign State Immunity' at the Central Park Theatrette. All attendees will be credited with 1 CPD point in the area of Substantive Law. Tickets can be purchased via Trybooking here: https://www.trybooking.com/WOVH... We look forward to seeing you there.

21.01.2022 AALS WA Christmas Drinks - 12 December 2017 We are pleased to invite you to our Christmas drinks from 5:30pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday 12 December 2017 at Gazette (on Brookfield Place). Canapes will be provided along with free drinks until our tab runs out.... Please RSVP by e-mail to [email protected] by 1 December 2017 (noting "Christmas Drinks" in the subject line). We look forward to seeing you there!

21.01.2022 We are very pleased to announce the second of our Black Label Seminar Series for 2017 will be held on the evening of Thursday 20 July 2017 at Jackson McDonald. This one hour seminar will be delivered by Kanaga Dharmananda SC on the topic of Commercial Arbitration and the Courts. Further details are in the attached flyer.... Admission is: $20 for members only early bird tickets (early bird tickets will be on sale until 17 March 2017). $30 for members only non-early bird tickets. $40 for non-members tickets $15 for students tickets. Membership can be obtained for free by selecting the members only ticket option and your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purposes of receiving information about upcoming AALS(WA) seminars and other events only. We will provide registration details in due course and look forward to seeing you.

20.01.2022 Ms Archer presented on "Persuasion: Silk purses from sows' ears"

20.01.2022 Maria Saraceni (Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers) presented on "Employment and workplace relations law - matters that your firm needs to know"

19.01.2022 A final reminder that the second of our Black Label Seminar Series for 2016 will be held on Thursday 25 August 2016 from 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start at the offices of Corrs Chambers Westgarth. This one hour CPD seminar will be delivered by the Western Australian Information Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel, who will be speaking on the topic of Freedom of Information: What it means for you and your clients. Attendees will be credited with 1 CPD point in Competency Area 4: Substanti...ve Law. Don't miss out! Please register for this seminar via our new Eventbrite online registration system: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/freedom-of-information-what Admission is: $20 for members only early bird tickets (early bird tickets are available for members who register before 11 August 2016) $30 for members only non-early bird tickets $40 for non-members tickets $15 for students tickets. Your membership will be automatically renewed or you can become a member for free when you select the members only ticket option. Your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purpose of the AALS (WA) newsletter and emails only. You may only register via the Eventbrite page. We look forward to seeing you at what will no doubt be an informative and thought-provoking seminar.

18.01.2022 Reminder for Thursday 26 July 2018 - seminar by the Honourable Robert French AC (former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia) on 'Foreign Judgments and Foreign State Immunity' at the Central Park Theatrette. All attendees will be credited with 1 CPD point in the area of Substantive Law. Tickets can be purchased via Trybooking here: https://www.trybooking.com/WOVH... We look forward to seeing you there.

18.01.2022 We invite you to save the date for the third of our 'Black Label' Seminar Series for 2016 which will be held on Wednesday 16 November 2016 from 6pm at the offices of Herbert Smith Freehills, Level 36, QV1 Building, 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth. Please register for this seminar via the Eventbrite website link below. This one hour CPD seminar will be delivered by Maria Saraceni, a barrister at Francis Burt Chambers and a well-known public speaker, who will be speaking on the t...opic of "Employment and workplace relations law - matters that your firm needs to know". The seminar will be followed by drinks and refreshments. SYNOPSIS: This seminar offers a general introduction to employment and workplace relations law as well practical tips and insights based on Maria Saracenis significant experience in these fields. The seminar will be relevant to employment relations within law firms and delivering advice to clients. We hope you will be able to join us for what will no doubt be a very interesting and informative presentation. MARIA SARACENI, BARRISTER, FRANCIS BURT CHAMBERS: Maria Saraceni practises in the area of regulatory law, particularly occupational health and safety and employment and industrial relations law. Her work spans a wide range of industries in the private and public sectors. This includes advisory work, drafting documents and strategies and appearing as Counsel in investigations, coronial inquests and hearings in courts and tribunals. Maria Saraceni is also a non-executive director of a variety of boards, including Law Access, the Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention and the Duke of Edinburghs International Award Australia (WA Division). She is an adjunct professor at Murdoch University in occupational health and safety law and employment and industrial relations law. TICKETS: Admission is: 1. $20 for members only early bird tickets (Early bird tickets will be on sale until 2 November 2016. Limited number available). 2. $30 for members only non-early bird tickets. 3. $40 for non-members tickets. 4. $15 for students tickets. Membership can be obtained for free by selecting the members only ticket option and your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purposes of receiving the AALS(WA) newsletter and information about upcoming seminars only.

18.01.2022 A friendly reminder that the second of our Black Label Seminar Series for 2016 will be held on Thursday 25 August 2016 from 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start at the offices of Corrs Chambers Westgarth. This one hour CPD seminar will be delivered by the Western Australian Information Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel, who will be speaking on the topic of Freedom of Information: What it means for you and your clients. Attendees will be credited with 1 CPD point in Competency Area 4: Substa...ntive Law. Don't miss out! Please register for this seminar via our new Eventbrite registration system at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/freedom-of-information-what Admission is: $30 for members only tickets $40 for non-members tickets $15 for students tickets. Your membership will be automatically renewed or you can become a member for free when you select the members only ticket option. Your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purpose of the AALS (WA) newsletter and emails only. You may only register via the Eventbrite page. We look forward to seeing you at what will no doubt be an informative and thought-provoking seminar.

18.01.2022 A friendly reminder that the first of our Black Label Seminar Series for 2017 will be held on Tuesday 4 April 2017 from 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start at the David Malcolm Justice Centre. Please register for this seminar via the Eventbrite website link below. This one hour CPD seminar will be delivered by His Honour Justice Wayne Martin AC, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, who will be delivering a seminar on "The Woolf Reforms of Practice and Procedure A... Successful British Export or Simply Rearranging the Furniture on the Titanic". The seminar will be followed by drinks and refreshments. Attendees will be credited with 1 CPD point in Competency Area 3: Ethics/Professional Responsibility. Admission is: 1. $30 for members only non-early bird tickets. 2. $40 for non-members tickets. 3. $15 for students tickets. Membership can be obtained for free by selecting the members only ticket option and your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purposes of receiving the AALS(WA) newsletter and information about upcoming seminars only. Your membership will be automatically renewed or you can become a member for free when you select the members only ticket option. Your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purpose of the AALS (WA) newsletter and emails only. We look forward to seeing you at what will no doubt be an informative and thought-provoking seminar.

18.01.2022 We invite you to save the date for the third of our Black Label Seminar Series for 2016 which will be held on Wednesday 16 November 2016 from 6pm at the offices of Herbert Smith Freehills, Level 36, QV1 Building, 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth. Please register for this seminar via the Eventbrite website link below. This one hour CPD seminar will be delivered by Maria Saraceni, a barrister at Francis Burt Chambers and a well-known public speaker, who will be speaking on the t...opic of "Employment and workplace relations law - matters that your firm needs to know". The seminar will be followed by drinks and refreshments. SYNOPSIS: This seminar offers a general introduction to employment and workplace relations law as well practical tips and insights based on Maria Saracenis significant experience in these fields. The seminar will be relevant to employment relations within law firms and delivering advice to clients. We hope you will be able to join us for what will no doubt be a very interesting and informative presentation. MARIA SARACENI, BARRISTER, FRANCIS BURT CHAMBERS: Maria Saraceni practises in the area of regulatory law, particularly occupational health and safety and employment and industrial relations law. Her work spans a wide range of industries in the private and public sectors. This includes advisory work, drafting documents and strategies and appearing as Counsel in investigations, coronial inquests and hearings in courts and tribunals. Maria Saraceni is also a non-executive director of a variety of boards, including Law Access, the Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention and the Duke of Edinburghs International Award Australia (WA Division). She is an adjunct professor at Murdoch University in occupational health and safety law and employment and industrial relations law. TICKETS: Admission is: 1. $20 for members only early bird tickets (Early bird tickets will be on sale until 2 November 2016. Limited number available). 2. $30 for members only non-early bird tickets. 3. $40 for non-members tickets. 4. $15 for students tickets. Membership can be obtained for free by selecting the members only ticket option and your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purposes of receiving the AALS(WA) newsletter and information about upcoming seminars only.

16.01.2022 Thank you to the Hon. Justice Mazza for delivering an engrossing seminar on rogue juries last night! Tickets for our 17 December seminar with Justice Edelman will be available shortly.

14.01.2022 Reminder: AALS (WA) seminar presented by Gail Archer SC - "Persuasion: Silk purses from sows ears" A quick reminder to those who are registered to attend Gail Archer SCs seminar entitled Persuasion: Silk purses from sows ears this Wednesday night at 6pm at the offices of Clyde & Co. Please arrive early to ensure that the seminar can kick off at 6pm sharp (Clyde & Co have kindly offered to make the seminar room available from 5.30pm). The seminar will be followed by drin...ks and refreshments. Due to strong demand for this seminar, please advise us by email to [email protected] if you are no longer able to attend this seminar as a number of members have been placed on a waiting list.

14.01.2022 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: https://aalswabranch-20july2017.eventbrite.com.au/ We are very pleased to announce the second of our Black Label Seminar Series for 2017 will be held on the evening of Thursday 20 July 2017 at Jackson McDonald. This one hour seminar will be delivered by Kanaga Dharmananda SC on the topic of Commercial Arbitration and the Courts.... Further details are in the attached flyer. Admission is: $20 for members only early bird tickets (early bird tickets will be on sale until 17 March 2017). $30 for members only non-early bird tickets. $40 for non-members tickets $15 for students tickets. Membership can be obtained for free by selecting the members only ticket option and your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purposes of receiving information about upcoming AALS(WA) seminars and other events only.

13.01.2022 AALS (WA) CPD Black Label Seminar presented by Gail Archer SC - "Persuasion: Silk purses from sows' ears" Dear Members Further to our 'save the date' post, we are pleased to confirm our forthcoming seminar to be given by Gail Archer SC entitled Persuasion: Silk purses from sows' ears.... The seminar will take place at 5:30pm on Wednesday 16 March 2016 at the offices of Clyde & Co. Attendees will be entitled to one CPD point in Competency Area 2 - Professional Skills for attending the seminar. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] by no later than Friday, 4 March 2016 for catering purposes. Places are limited and subject to availability. To those of you who have already RSVPd following receipt of the 'save the date' for this event, you will not need to RSVP again.

13.01.2022 Thank you to the Hon. Justice Mazza for delivering an engrossing seminar on rogue juries last night! Tickets for our 17 December seminar with Justice Edelman will be available shortly.

11.01.2022 His Honour Justice Wayne Martin AC, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia presented on "The Woolf Reforms of Practice and Procedure A Successful British Export or Simply Rearranging the Furniture on the Titanic".

11.01.2022 Thank you Greg McIntyre SC (centre, among some of our esteemed committee members) and Clyde & Co for enabling a great night of collegiality and discussion on professional conduct last Thursday!

11.01.2022 A friendly reminder that the final of our Black Label Seminar Series for 2016 will be held on Wednesday 16 November 2016 from 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start at the offices of Herbert Smith Freehills, Level 36, QV1 Building, 250 St Georges Terrace, Perth. Please register for this seminar via the Eventbrite website link below. This one hour CPD seminar will be delivered by Maria Saraceni, a barrister at Francis Burt Chambers and a well-known public speaker, who will be speaking on t...he topic of "Employment and workplace relations law - matters that your firm needs to know". The seminar will be followed by drinks and refreshments. Attendees will be credited with 1 CPD point in Competency Area 1: Practice Management. TICKETS: Admission is: 1. $20 for members only early bird tickets (Early bird tickets will be on sale until 2 November 2016. Limited number available). 2. $30 for members only non-early bird tickets. 3. $40 for non-members tickets. 4. $15 for students tickets. Membership can be obtained for free by selecting the members only ticket option and your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purposes of receiving the AALS(WA) newsletter and information about upcoming seminars only. Your membership will be automatically renewed or you can become a member for free when you select the members only ticket option. Your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purpose of the AALS (WA) newsletter and emails only. We look forward to seeing you at what will no doubt be an informative and thought-provoking seminar.

09.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who attended our Black Label seminar presented by Gail Archer on "Persuasion: Silk purses from sows' ears". The event proved popular with 59 attendees. Special thanks to our gracious hosts, Clyde & Co, and our illustrious speaker. Photos of the night are now up! Please note that paid up attendees are accredited for 1 CPD point in Competency Area 2 - "Professional Skills". CPD Certificates shall follow by email in due course.

09.01.2022 A special thank you to the Hon. Justice Banks-Smith for taking time from a busy schedule to deliver a fantastic seminar for AALS WA last night. Her Honour provided an invaluable insight on the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of litigation, and the need for the legal profession to move away from a process-driven approach to litigation and to apply problem solving skills in a case management focused age. Thank you to Bennett + Co for so generously sponsoring the seminar, and to our attendees for all your support.

08.01.2022 WA Information Commissioner, Mr Bluemmel, presented on "Freedom of Information: What it means for you and your clients"

08.01.2022 UPDATE: Attendees are eligible to receive one CPD point in Area 2 Professional Skills.

08.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who attended our Black Label seminar presented by WA Information Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel, on "Freedom of Information: What It Means For You and Your Client". Special thanks to our gracious hosts, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, and our illustrious speaker. Photos of the night are now up! Please note that paid up attendees are accredited for 1 CPD point in Competency Area 4 - "Substantive Law". CPD Certificates shall follow by email in due course."

08.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that the second of our Black Label Seminar Series for 2016 will be held on Thursday 25 August 2016 from 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start at the offices of Corrs Chambers Westgarth. This one hour CPD seminar will be delivered by the Western Australian Information Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel, who will be speaking on the topic of Freedom of Information: What it means for you and your clients. Attendees will be credited with 1 CPD point in Competency Area... 4: Substantive Law. Further details are in the attached flyer. Please register for this seminar via our new Eventbrite online registration system at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/freedom-of-information-what Admission is: $20 for members only early bird tickets (early bird tickets are available for members who register before 11 August 2016) $30 for members only non-early bird tickets $40 for non-members tickets $15 for students tickets. You may renew your membership or become a member for free by selecting the members only ticket option. Your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purpose of the AALS (WA) newsletter and emails only. You may only register via the Eventbrite page. We look forward to seeing you at what will no doubt be an informative and thought-provoking seminar.

08.01.2022 Dear AALS Members and Colleagues A final reminder that the seminar by the Honourable Robert French AC (former Chief Justice of the High Court) is on Thursday 26 July 2018 (5.30pm for a 6pm start) on 'Foreign Judgments and Foreign State Immunity' at the Central Park Theatrette. This is also an opportunity to support our only ever Chief Justice of the High Court i.e. "homegrown" in Western Australia!... Please see the attached flyer. All attendees will be credited with 1 CPD point in the area of Substantive Law. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://www.trybooking.com/WOVH We look forward to seeing you there.

05.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that the first of our Black Label Seminar Series for 2017 will be held on Tuesday 4 April 2017 at the David Malcolm Justice Centre. This one hour CPD seminar will be delivered by the Honourable Chief Justice Martin AC on the topic of The Woolf reforms of practice and procedure a successful British export or simply rearranging the furniture on the Titanic. Attendees are eligible to receive 1 CPD point in Competency Area 1: Ethics / Professional... Responsibility. Further details are in the attached flyer. Please register for this seminar online via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-woolf-reforms-of-practi Admission is: $20 for members only early bird tickets (early bird tickets will be on sale until 17 March 2017). $30 for members only non-early bird tickets. $40 for non-members tickets $15 for students tickets. Membership can be obtained for free by selecting the members only ticket option and your contact details will be added to our membership database for the purposes of receiving information about upcoming AALS(WA) seminars and other events only. We look forward to seeing you at what will no doubt be an interesting and thought-provoking seminar.

04.01.2022 A reminder for our seminar hosted by Greg McIntyre SC on ethics, next Thursday 15 November. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-pitfalls-of-legal-pract

04.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that Greg McIntyre SC of John Toohey Chambers will deliver a seminar on Thursday 15 November 2018 on the topic of 'THE PITFALLS OF LEGAL PRACTICE RAKING OVER THE CINDERS: A discussion of a range of professional conduct cases in the context of the Professional Conduct Rules and how to avoid the boiling cauldron.' Time: 5:30pm (for a 6:00pm start) Venue: Clyde & Co, Level 28, 197 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 Tickets can be purchased at: ... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-pitfalls-of-legal-pract Allocation of 1 CPD point for Ethics and Professional Responsibility is being sought. We look forward to seeing you there.

02.01.2022 Save the Date: Seminar by Honourable Robert French AC on Thursday 26 July 2018 Dear AALS Members, We are delighted to announce the Honourable Robert French AC (former Chief Justice of the High Court) will deliver a seminar on Thursday 26 July 2018 (5.30pm for a 6pm start) on Foreign Judgments and Foreign State Immunity at a venue to be advised.... Allocation of 1 CPD point for attendees is being sought for AALS WA Members (Area 4: Substantive Law). Further details will be circulated soon, so, in the meantime, save the date!

02.01.2022 A special thank you to the Hon. Justice Banks-Smith for taking time from a busy schedule to deliver a fantastic seminar for AALS WA last night. Her Honour provided an invaluable insight on the dos and donts of litigation, and the need for the legal profession to move away from a process-driven approach to litigation and to apply problem solving skills in a case management focused age. Thank you to Bennett + Co for so generously sponsoring the seminar, and to our attendees for all your support.

01.01.2022 AALS (WA) CPD Black Label Seminar presented by Gail Archer SC - "Persuasion: Silk purses from sows ears" Dear Members Further to our save the date post, we are pleased to confirm our forthcoming seminar to be given by Gail Archer SC entitled Persuasion: Silk purses from sows ears.... The seminar will take place at 5:30pm on Wednesday 16 March 2016 at the offices of Clyde & Co. Attendees will be entitled to one CPD point in Competency Area 2 - Professional Skills for attending the seminar. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] by no later than Friday, 4 March 2016 for catering purposes. Places are limited and subject to availability. To those of you who have already RSVPd following receipt of the save the date for this event, you will not need to RSVP again.