Muslim Legal Network New South Wales in Sydney, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Muslim Legal Network New South Wales

Locality: Sydney, Australia

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25.01.2022 Don't miss out on our live update on the amendments to personal movements in NSW tonight at 7pm. Not sure what "10 people in an outdoor area" means - come along and find out.

25.01.2022 Sarah Khan and Zaahir Edries of MLN NSW recently joined Amy Dale on the new LSJ podcast, JUST CHAT, to share their experiences and thoughts about working in the legal profession. Click the link to hear their insights

24.01.2022 We'll be live on our page tomorrow at 7pm EST to talk through the easing of restrictions in NSW and how this might impact your communities. Everything from how we exercise to how we spend Eid together. Come with your questions and we'll try and answer them from 7pm.

24.01.2022 Recently the NSW government formallised some changes to how businesses suffering under Covid19 could apply for rental relief. We put together this handy flyer for you to break down those changes. #MLNNSW #COVID19 #Commercialleases

23.01.2022 Introducing our second panelist for our upcoming event, Inside the Life of a Lawyer: Zena Dabboussy-Bardouh Zena studied a Bachelor of Arts degree at USYD from 1994-1996, graduating with majors in Aboriginal Studies; Arab & Islamic Culture; and Government. Zena completed her Bachelor of Laws degree at the USYD in 1999. Zena commenced her legal career in 2000 as an Associate to a Supreme Court judge in the Common Law division of the Supreme Court of NSW.... Zena transitioned to working in private practice in Insurance Litigation in mid-2002 with Abbott Tout Solicitors. From 2003 to 2007, Zena busied herself by having 3 children, where she also worked alongside her partner to build their property portfolio, before returning to work as In-House Legal Counsel for a heavy engineering company in 2009. For the following 2 years, Zena led the heavy engineering company’s legal department, working on projects throughout Australia and internationally that involved the fabrication, transportation, construction and commissioning of recycling plants, desalination plants, power stations, coal and gold mines, and mooring facilities. In 2012, Zena took a leap of faith and applied her varied skillset in public practice, private practice and as in-house counsel, to open her own legal practice, aptly named ZDB Legal Services. Zena practices from Croydon and services clients in the areas of Property, Employment, Family, Estate Planning, Franchising, Commercial, Building & Construction, ADR and Debt Recovery. You can submit questions for Zena by following this link tinyurl.com/MLNpanel20

23.01.2022 Join us in conversation with Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC and Mr Dennis Wilson on Wednesday 3 June 2020 at 1pm as we explore their journeys through the law. Register at [email protected] to receive the link. If there are any questions you'd like us to ask, include them in your email when you register. We are looking forward to this!

21.01.2022 Next week we'll provide you with insights into the life of a lawyer. Have you registered for our panel event? Click the link: tinyurl.com/MLNpanel20 Our third panelist for the evening will be Fatimah Omari. Fatimah joined Allens (formerly Allens Arthur Robinson) as a graduate in 2012. During her time at Allens, Fatimah working in the banking and real estate practice groups.... In December 2015, Fatimah moved in-house to join the legal team at Allianz. She was responsible for advising on retail insurance products and their distribution, as well as related legal, regulatory and contractual issues. She also worked on significant projects, including the Hayne Royal Commission. Last year, Fatimah took up a role at the Financial Rights Legal Centre. She provides advice and advocacy in the areas of insurance, credit and debt. If you have any questions for Fatimah, you can submit them here: tinyurl.com/MLNpanel20

21.01.2022 The Muslim Legal Network will be hosting a CLE on Wednesday 7 July presented by the Honourable Judge Douglas Humphreys OAM of the Federal Circuit Court. Limited number of in person seats available so please make sure to book as soon as you can! For those who can’t make it in person - you can join online. ... RSVP to [email protected]

19.01.2022 Not sure what the changes to restrictions coming into affect tomorrow in NSW mean? Check out this summary and remember to keep an eye on our page and official sources (NSW.gov.au/covid-19) for up to date and verified information on changes.

17.01.2022 Have you registered yet for this FREE event on 3 June 2020? A great opportunity to hear from the NSW Governor and former President of the Court of Appeal, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC and fascinating insights from Mr Dennis Wilson, Barrister, Arbitrator and Mediator as they share their extensive wisdom and experience. Get your questions asked by emailing your registration at [email protected]

17.01.2022 The Muslim Legal Network NSW shares its views on the attacks in Palestine and the recent ceasefire. Read our statement here and please share:

17.01.2022 Have you registered for our upcoming panel event? Follow the link: tinyurl.com/MLNpanel20 Introducing our first panelist: Aziz Abbas... Aziz has been admitted as a lawyer since 2008 and is currently working as a Legal and Compliance Manager at Volkswagen Financial Services. He has worked for a law firm, in private practice as well as for Federal Government Agencies. Having always sought to work as an in-house lawyer, Aziz has had experience working in a number of practice areas ranging from Taxation, Employment and Administrative Law to his current focus areas of Financial Services, Privacy and Commercial Law. Aziz is a founding member of the Muslim Legal Network (NSW) and is passionate about empowering students to achieve their best and feel part of a wider group of a like-minded fraternity. In his spare time, Aziz enjoys film and film criticism, writing for an online magazine and doing what he can to introduce his children to his pop culture preferences. You can submit questions for Aziz by following this link tinyurl.com/MLNpanel20

16.01.2022 Have you registered to hear from The Hon Governor Beazley and Mr Wilson during this exclusive online event? Register for an opportunity to listen to their respective journey's through the legal profession as Barristers, President of the Court of Appeal, mediator and arbitrator and Governor of NSW. Don't miss out on this unique online opportunity. Register for details and include a question which could be asked on the day. [email protected]

15.01.2022 New 1:1 mentoring opportunity! Do you have an upcoming job interview? Would you like to have your resume/cover letter reviewed? Do you have any burning questions or concerns?... Sign up now. Registration is via the following link: https://zfrmz.com/PD9XwVtvpFXOYdX1XQL1 If you have any questions about this initiative, please email us at [email protected]

13.01.2022 We had a great QandA session with Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC and Mr Dennis Wilson last week. The laid back and honest conversation led us through the inspiring lives of both speakers, who offered insights into their journeys through the law and offered invaluable knowledge for students and lawyers alike. It was an absolute pleasure to have them join the Muslim Legal Network NSW

10.01.2022 Eid Mubarak to all our members, friends and supporters. Stay safe with your loved ones and we look forward to hosting you all next Ramadan.

09.01.2022 On 15 May 2020 the NSW government began relaxing some of the laws relating to social movements - we are here to talk through them and answer any questions you may have

06.01.2022 New 1:1 mentoring opportunity! Do you have an upcoming job interview? Would you like to have your resume/cover letter reviewed? Do you have any concerns or burning questions?... Sign up now via the following link: https://zfrmz.com/PD9XwVtvpFXOYdX1XQL1 If you have any questions about this new initiative, please email us at [email protected]

06.01.2022 Our Annual Ramadan Iftar has sold out! We look forward to welcoming those of you who have registered to a special evening.

03.01.2022 The 9th Annual General Meeting of the Muslim Legal Network (NSW) will be held on: Saturday 5 December 2020 at 10.30am LOCATION: United Muslims of Australia (UMA)... Level 1, 9 Enterprise Avenue, Padstow NSW 2211 The agenda of this meeting will comprise the presentation of annual reports, election of office bearers, appointment of committee members and fixing of annual membership subscriptions as provided by the Rules for 2021. Come along to the Annual General Meeting to contribute to the success and growth of MLN (NSW) by submitting your notice of intent via email to [email protected] by 30 November 2020. If interested, we also encourage you to join our upcoming meeting this Saturday (31 October) which will be hosted over Zoom at 10am. Email the above address for the Zoom link. CALL FOR NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS! If you are a professional working in the legal industry or a law student, we encourage you to nominate yourself as a committee member for the upcoming calendar year. Committee members are voluntary participants who take part in organising events, writing parliamentary submissions and media releases, mentoring initiatives and other decision making roles for the Muslim Legal Network (NSW). Due to the voluntary nature of work, we appreciate that the level of your time commitment is flexible. We generally expect all committee members to attend monthly meetings but otherwise we appreciate that everyone is busy and we try to accommodate everyone's schedules and work/study commitments. If want to participate in the AGM but are unsure whether your MLN (NSW) membership has lapsed or you would like to become a new member, please send us an email to [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you at the AGM on 5 December.

02.01.2022 Have you bought your tickets to our annual Ramadan Iftar dinner at Doltone House? Tickets are available now via the link in the comments. We hope to see you there!

01.01.2022 Have you registered? The Muslim Legal Network will be hosting a CLE on Wednesday 7 July presented by the Honourable Judge Douglas Humphreys OAM of the Federal Circuit Court. Limited number of in person seats available so please make sure to book as soon as you can! ... For those who can’t make it in person, the event will be live streamed. For payment details and registration, email [email protected]

01.01.2022 1 on 1 Mentoring Register now: https://zfrmz.com/PD9XwVtvpFXOYdX1XQL1