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National Conference

Summit 09 Program and Speakers

                                                                                                                      

  

 

 

ALPMA prides itself on bring our delegates world class speakers, both local and from overseas.  This years' event will be no exception. 

We are thrilled to be in a position to offer more variety and choice in this years program,allowing you to custom build the

event you want to see.

 

More information on the sessions and speakers will be available shortly.  Slight variations may occur subject to the discretion of the

ALPMA Summit Committee.

 

 

DAY ONE

 

                   Opening Address, Trish Carroll - MC for Summit 09                                                                
Session 1 The Law Firm of the Future is Today

Ron Baker,

VeraSage

 
Session 2
 The Economy

Tony Pearson,

Futurenomics

Session 3

 

Financial Fitness : Building muscle, losing fat and staying healthy

 

Andrew Chen and

Simon Patterson

WHK Horwath

 
Session 4 Want to be a good Mentor?

Fiona Cosgrove,

Wellness Coaching

Australia
Session 5 Is this the Firm of the Future?  Investigating different models

Panel Presentation

Ron Baker, VeraSage

Christian Hyland -

Optim Legal

Graeme McFadyen - 

Trilby Misso Lawyers

 

 Session 6

Managing People in Challenging Times

 Rob Balmer,

Executive Central
 

ALPMA GALA DINNER

  

 

DAY TWO
Session 7
 Overstressed, Overtired and Underperforming Dr. Ross Walker
 

Break Out Session 8 Choose A or B

  
Session 8A

IT for the large, small and boutique – business strategies and insights for

technology investment to fit each of these scenarios

Patrick Ng,

Maddocks Lawyers
Session 8B Tackling Depression and Anxiety in Your Practice

Therese Fitzpatrick,

beyondblue
 

Break Out Session 9 Choose A or B

  
Session 9A
 Where Regulation is Heading

John Briton,

Qld Legal Services

Commissioner
Session 9B Why is the Legal Services Sector Lagging Behind Other Professional Services?

Colin Jasper,

Jasper Consulting
 

Break Out Session 10 Choose A or B

  
Session 10A 20 Financial Tips in 40 Minutes

Mark Cannon,

National Finance

Manager for the

Litigation and

Dispute Resolution

Department at Clayton Utz

 
Session 10B

Climate Change: Responding to climate change as an economic and

management imperative.

Brook Burke,

Special Counsel -

DLA Phillips Fox

 

                                                                    Break Out Session 11 Choose A or B
Session 11A Powerful People Performance Strategies Ric Willmot

Session 11B

 

 Calling in the Fire Brigade: Managing the Public When Things Go Pear Shaped

Annabelle Warren
 

Break Out Session 12 Choose A or B

  
Session 12A The Big Rocks Geoff O'Driscoll
Session 12B  Marketing on a Shoe String  Ashley Tulley

 Session 13  The Future of Work

Richard Watson,

Futurist

GOLF DAY

Sunday

16

August

Join your fellow delegates and sponsors for a day of fun at one of

Australia's best Golf Courses.  Tickets include use of a golf cart,

two drink vouchers and a BBQ lunch.  Individuals or groups welcome.

  

 

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