August 08 Around the States - Queensland

 

This year, the Queensland executive resolved to work closely with the Queensland Law Society to improve the profile of ALPMA in regional centres. This has been achieved by presenting on practice management topics at various Law Society seminars. Details are noted below.

 

Increasing the level of seminar activity is seen by the state executive as a direct way of improving the level of service to our members and also an effective way to lift the profile of the ALPMA generally.

15 April Brisbane - Legal Costs
15 May Brisbane - Paul O’Byrne breakfast seminar
16 May Mooloolaba - effective working capital management
17 June Brisbane - Managing Partners’ seminar
20 June Rockhampton - Effective Working Capital Management
18 July Kingscliff (Nth NSW) - Managing Profitability Measures
8 November Yeppoon – Profitability Imperatives for Law Firms

In addition to the above program, we have maintained our monthly seminars in Brisbane on topics of relevance including:-

• Incorporation
• Depression in the workplace
• Managing stress
• Selling skills for lawyers
• Profitability analysis
• Recent IT developments in law

 

In September. we will have our AGM and election of office bearers which should see a changing of the guard in Queensland as both the President and Vice-president have confirmed their intention to stand down after two and three years respectively. Both will continue to serve on the Executive Committee. Fortunately there has been keen interest in both roles and members can look forward to a continuation of the existing enthusiasm and commitment.

 

Recently there have been some retirements of long standing members. Peter Scanlan has stood down from the executive after serving for 12 years including 3 years as president. Peter will continue as a member. Ross Bimrose and Tim Juratowitch have both retired after memberships of 20 and 17 years respectively.

The current committee comprises

President - Graeme McFadyen, CEO, Trilby Misso Lawyers
Vice-President  - Dr Peter Lync, Principal, dci lyncon
Treasurer  - Gill Duffy, General Manager, Redmond van der Graf
Learning & Development -  Janet Wilson, General Manager, Cooper Grace Ward
 

Executive

 

Mary Hockaday, Practice Manager, DLA Phillips Fox
Rob Callander, General Manager Maurice Blackburn
Rebekah House, Administration Manager, Kafrouni Lawyers
Sandra Morson, Locus Pty Ltd and ALPMA life member
Giles Watson, Legal Practice Consultant, QLS