NSW Events

Wednesday

21 Apr 2010

It's All About Trust 2010

Presented by:

John Mitchell, Chief Trust Account Investigator and Supervisor with the Law Society of NSW

It's time to brush up on your knowledge of all things Trust.  There will be time for a Q&A session - take this opportunity to get the right answer to all your questions.

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis r.kovalskis@alpma.com.au

T: 02 9686.7791

Hosted by

Curwoods Lawyers

Level 7,

95 Pitt St, Sydney

12.30-2.00 pm

(Light Lunch served)

Members: Free

Guests: $55.00

Non-members: $77.00

Wednesday

10 Mar '10

ALPMA hosts Law Society of England & Wales

ALPMA is pleased to offer an opportunity for Robert Haslett, President of the Law Society of England and Wales to present at its IT Innovation seminar on 10 March in Sydney.  Mr Haslett will talk about the impact of Web 2.0 in changing the shape of the law practice in the UK.  This is a great opportunity to hear how technology is impacting on the European legal market and to hear the views of an industry leader.

The Collaboration Revolution: How Social Networking and Web 2.0 will Impact on Law Firms

Presented by  Dominic Thurbon, The Centre for Skills Development

Workers in knowledge organisations such as law firms spending approximately 25% of any given day searching for information in the form of either content or expertise.  That's more than a day out of each week spent just searching for what we need to get the job done.  In addition, 43% of staff will send information to a client each week that is simply wrong!

There is a better way to collaborate, source information and build productivity.  The Web 2.0 revolution is helping businesses across various industries to better tap into the knowledge insider their worker's heads.  Legal practitioners are no exception.

In this session:

• Gain an insight into the new ways of work being driven by the "Collaboration Revolution"
• Understand the tools driving these changes
• Learn how Web 2.0 tools are not fads or toys, but a new set of productivity tools
• Get motivated and inspired by the huge potential benefit of these tools
• Get a step-by-step outline on how these tools can be applied within your organisation

For more information and manual registration, download an event flyer.

For general information, contact: 

Renée Kovalskis

T: 9686.7791

 Online registrations for this event have closed. For late registrations, please email Renée Kovalskis.

Hosted by

DibbsBarker

Level 8 Angel Place

123 Pitt St, Sydney

12.30-2.00pm

(light lunch served)

Dominic Thurbon

Wednesday

12 May '10

Getting the Best out of your Website

Presented by  Gavin Messenger, DMG Marketing
 

More information shortly

For general information, contact: 

Renée Kovalskis

T: 9686.7791

12.30-2.00pm

(light lunch served)

Wednesday

9 June '10

Performance Management

Presented by  Ken Sheridan, Acelero Systems
 

More information shortly

For general information, contact: 

Renée Kovalskis

T: 9686.7791

12.30-2.00pm

(light lunch served)

 Wednesday

24 Feb '10

Sponsored by:

Hosted by

Swaab Attorneys

Level 1

20 Hunter St, Sydney

5.30-8.30 pm

Please join us after the presentation for refreshments

Wednesday

10 Feb '10

Seven Key Strategic Questions for Your Firm

Presented by Colin Jasper,

Jasper Consulting

Before you start thinking about next year's budget, how clear are you on your firm's strategy?

In this session, Colin will explore key strategic questions that face many firms.  Through gaining clarity and agreement on these key questions, firms are able to prioritise activity and set their path to success.

These Seven Key Strategic Questions are drawn from Colin's over 12 years experience working with a broad range of law firms and other professional service firms.

For manual registration, download an event flyer

For general information, contact: 

Renée Kovalskis

T: 9686.7791

Hosted by

Wotton + Kearney

Level 5 Aurora Pl,

88 Phillip St, Sydney

12.30-2.00pm

(light lunch served)

Thursday

10 Dec 09

Employment Law Update: Fair Work Act 2009

Presented by Stephen Trew and Michael Selinger, Holding Redlich

Stephen Trew and Michael Selinger will outline some of the key features of the Fair Work Act 2009 and how they will apply to legal practices.

In particular, they will focus on key aspects of the

National Employment Standards (NES)

Modern Award process and

new General Protections provisions

The discussion on these changes will be set in the broader context of general employment issues and risks that legal practices need to be aware of and address in their management of their staff going forward.

Book online or for manual registration, download the event flyer

For general information, contact: 

Renée Kovalskis

T: 9686.7791

This meeting will be hosted by:

Holding Redlich

Level 65

MLC Centre

19 Martin Pl, Sydney

on Thursday

10 Dec 2009

Thursday

10 Dec 09

ALPMA Christmas Cocktails!

Members are invited to celebrate the close of 2009 and the coming holiday season with colleagues at:

The Sun Room

Cargo Bar, King St Wharf

from 5.00-8.00 pm

Download your invitation here!

Wednesday

11 Nov 09

Negotiation Skills for Managers

Felicity Mildon

Negotiation skills are essential in the law firm manager's toolbox.  Used every day for:

• project deadlines
• HR allocations
• service delivery specifications
• improved support
• increased budget allocation

In this session, Felicity Mildon will explore the concepts and practice of "principled" negotiation.  She will also look at the basics of effective negotiation techniques, identifying the skills required to influence others in challenging work environments.

Please note that this session, comencing at 12.30pm, will be held at:

Wotton + Kearney

Level 5 Aurora Pl,

88 Phillip St, Sydney

For more information and manual registration, please download an event flyer.

For general information, contact: 

Renée Kovalskis

T: 9686.7791

Tuesday

17 Nov 09

ALPMA - Women Lawyers Association NSW Launch - 2010 and Beyond: Flexible Working Arrangements Model

Guest Speaker: Nicole McKenna

Online registrations for this event have closed - for late registrations please contact Renée Kovalskis

Hosted & supported by

Level 13 Gateway

1 Macquarie Pl, Sydney

5.30 pm - 7.00 pm

Light refreshments will be served

ALPMA Members: Free

WLA Members: Free

Other Guests: $20.00

Wednesday

14 Oct 09

Going Green: The Sustainability Advantage Program

Susie Smith, Business Partnerships, Dept. of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW

Working with industry is a major part of the strategy for improving the sustainability of business in NSW.

The Sustainability Advantage Program partners with medium and large organisations to strengthen their environmental performance and profitability.  It has helped over 300 organisations to save more than 6,200 tonnes of greenhouse gases and over $3.9 million in electricity bills to the end of September 2008. 

The Energy Efficiency for Small Business Program offers

• an energy assessment
• a tailored action plan and
• rebates for making energy efficiency improvements

Find out how your firm can save money and reduce its impact on the environment.

Please note that this session, comencing at 12.30pm, will be held at:

Sparke Helmore

321 Kent St, Sydney

For more information and manual registration, download an event flyer

For general information, contact: 

Renée Kovalskis

T: 9686.7791

 Online bookings for this event have now closed. For late registration please email Renée Kovalskis

Wednesday

9 Sept 09

Build your Practice

Steve Herzberg, NRG Solutions Inc

"What you do in your billable time determines your profit; what you do in your non-billable time determines your future."

In this session Steve Herzberg will examine how lawyers can effectively build their practice.  He will discuss what it takes for lawyers to understand the steps involved and will include real examples and case studies.  He will share proven techniques, tips and tools to take away.  The session will cover:

• What it takes to be successful at BD in professional services
• Creating a culture of BD within your firm
• Getting a great marketing plan onto one page
• Why Woody Allen is right in saying "80% of life is just turning up"!
• The link between activities and results for business developers
• 7 options for lawyers for staying in touch with their prospects and clients
• How to break out of your comfort zone to build your practice
• 3 golden rules for getting more referrals
• Can social networking tools help build your practice?

Please note that this session, comencing at 12.30pm, will be held at:

Hunt & Hunt

Level 13 Gateway

1 Macquarie Pl, Sydney

For more information and manual registration, download an event flyer.

For general information, contact: 

Renée Kovalskis

T: 9686.7791

Wednesday

12 Aug 09

Employment Law Update

Angus Macinnis, DibbsBarker

In this session, our presenter will look at

• a legislative overview
• what is unlawful discrimination
• harassment
• bullying
• sexual harassment
• vicarious liability
• victimisation
• what are your OH&S obligations
• working from home
• risk control

Our presenter is a senior associate with DibbsBarker whose experience spans the full spectrum of industrial relations, employment, anti-discrimination and OH&S law, and covers both litigious and non-litigious matters.

For more information and manual registration, download an event flyer

Wednesday

8 July 09

Depression in the Law

Vijaya Manicavasagar, Black Dog Institute

In times of economic trouble there is a noticeable upswing in stress and mental health issues generally - current legal press indicates that the legal industry is suffering.

In this session our speaker will look at

• signs of stress and depression
• assessing whether someone is at risk and how to help them
• where help can be found and what form that takes
• self help strategies
• substance abuse
• workplace educational programmes

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 9686.7791

Thursday

16 July 09

Special Extended PD Workshop

Succession Planning & Mergers - The Future of the Legal Profession in the Current Climate

Keynote Speakers:

Damian Paul, Macpherson+Kelley Lawyers

Paul Matthews, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers

Andrew Chen, WHK Horwath

The turbulent economic landscape has affected firms in many ways. Has it also created a succession nightmare?  What is the impact on firms and where to now for firms which need to think about succession planning?

This panel will discuss the impact of the economic downturn on the legal market place and the future of smaller practices in NSW as well as strategies to capitalise on likely future changes to the profession.

For more information and manual registration, please download the event flyer

ONLINE Registration for this event has closed 

Sponsored by:

Hosted by Macquarie Bank

Level 8

1 Martin Pl, Sydney

Commences at 5.30pm

Please join us for refreshments after the presentation

Thursday

30 July 09

Bring a Friend Cocktails! 

Ask not what your Association can do for you... 

We'll provide you with a venue with an ambience conducive to social and professional networking, a wind-down with colleagues, food and wine.  All we ask is that you do your bit to grow the Association and bring along a prospective member* - as your guest. 

(*So your friend must be working in a law firm or corporate legal department and have a management role and potentially consider membership)

Tattersalls Club

181 Elizabeth St, Sydney

from 5.30

Count me in!

RSVP now here

or download your invitation here

Wednesday

10 Jun 09

Innovate for Growth in the Recession

Presented by Assoc. Professor John Gray

School of Management, Unversity of Western Sydney

Based on his Australian research and consultancy experience, Assoc. Professor Gray will look at:

• Does research explain why some firms are more successful than others?
• Can incorporation be used as a strategy for growth?
• What constrains professionals from being entrepreneurial?
• When should you innovate?

For an event flyer and manual registration click here.

ONLINE registration for this event is closed - for late registrations please contact Renee Kovalskis

Members - free

Guests of Members - $49.50

Non-members: $77.00

Wednesday

17 Jun 09

Special General Meeting

This meeting is for financial members only

Download a copy of the Notice of Meeting, Special Resolution and Proxy form by clicking here

Wednesday

3 Jun 09

Special Professional Development Extended Workshop:

How to have that difficult conversation about... Fees

Keynote Speakers:  

Sue-Ella Prodonovich, Principal Business Development Services, WHK Horwath and

Rosemary Howell, Strategic Action

Prompt payment for legal advice is just one of the ways in which law firms measure their success.  But what if your clients are getting slower at paying your bills?  Or what if they suddenly start challenging your fees, or pushing back payment terms?

All attendees will be asked in advance for their top 2-3 most challenging credit and payment scenarios.  You will leave this session with:

• your questions answered
• responses ready for the conversations you have not yet had
• confidence to initiate tough conversations with clients!

For an event flyer and manual registration, click here

Hosted by Hunt & Hunt

Gateway Level 13

1 Macquarie Place, Sydney

 Sponsored by:

Wednesday

13 May 09

Managing Senior Support Staff Expectations

Deborah Stonley, Director HR, Henry Davis York

Sharon Jackson, Jackson Recruitment Services

Each with 19 years of more experience in legal, this team of speakers will present different aspects of the management of senior support staff talent - the perspectives of:

• The Recruiter - Sharon Jackson, Jackson Recruitment and
• The HR Specialist - Deborah Stonley, HR Manager, Henry Davis York

The perfect opportunity to find out what motivates senior support staff in small, medium and large firms to stay or to leave and what they really want out of their roles in  your firm.  Find out what strategies and policies work.

For an event flyer and manual registration, click here

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 9686.7791

Thursday

14 May 09

Special Professional Development Extended Workshop PARRAMATTA Session:

Succession Planning & Mergers - The Future of the Legal Profession in the Current Climate

Keynote Speakers:

Andrew Chen, Principal Legal Enterprise Services, WHK Horwath

Paul Matthews, Managing Director, MatthewsFolbigg

The turbulent economic landscape has affected firms in may ways.  Has it also created a succession nightmare?  What's the impact on firms and where to now for firms that need to think about succession planning?  Are mergers and incorporation fact, fad or fiction in this economic climate?

For more information and manual registration download an event flyer

Hosted by Coleman & Greig

Level 9 McNamara Centre

100 George St, Parramatta

Sponsored by:

This session will commence at 5.30pm

Please join us for refreshments after the presentation

Wednesday

8 April 09

It's All About Trust 2009

Presented by:

John Mitchell, Chief Trust Account Investigator and Supervisor with the Law Society of NSW

It's time to brush up on your knowledge of all things Trust.  After an overview of the role of the external examiner and how you can prepare for an examination, there will be time for a Q&A session - take this opportunity to get the right answer to all your questions.

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 9686.7791

Wednesday

11 Mar

2009

Mentoring: A How to Guide

Presented by: Fiona Cosgrove,

Wellness Coaching Australia

Ideally, mentors share their experience, insight and expertise with less experienced individuals in order to help them advance their careers, enhance their professional development and build their networks.  Effective mentoring fosters the development of a mutually beneficial relationship.

ALPMA invites you and those managers and lawyers in your firm who are acting in mentoring roles to this "How to" session.  Please email Renée Kovalskis with details of multiple registrations.

For more information or to register manually, download the session flyer here

For general enquiries contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 9686-7791

F: 9639-6751

Wednesday

11 Feb

2009

When the Media is Relevant to Legal Practice

Presented by: Tracey Cain

In this session, Tracey Caine will examine when media and communications are tools for legal practice - how they can be utilised and what are the realistic expectations for both practitioners and firms alike.

For general enquiries contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 9686-7791

F: 9639-6751

Thursday

26th Feb

2009

Members' Cocktail & Networking Function

Members and their guests are invited to join with colleagues to enjoy refreshments and socialising overlooking beautiful Hyde Park from the Tattersalls Club.  This event gives members the opportunity to catch up with friends, get to know new contacts and find out what's happening in our legal community.  Now is the perfect time to strengthen your personal and professional network. 

To register your attendance please email Renée Kovalskis

This event is for members and our 2008/9 Corporate Sponsors only.

From 5.30 pm

Tattersalls Room

Tattersalls Club

(Top Floor)

181 Elizabeth St, Sydney

Wednesday

10 Dec

2008

Making OH&S Cost Effective

Presented by: Barbara Robertson

Barbara Robertson specialises in ergonomics, manual handling and stress management, applying the concepts of the Alexander Technique.  In this session she will cover:

► Breaking old habits in order to find new, less stressful ways of doing things

► Re-educating employees to accept responsibility for upholding their OH&S obligations.

For general enquiries contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 9686-7791

F: 9639-6751

 Friday

12 Dec

2008

ALPMA | NSW Christmas Lunch

The Dome Restaurant at The Arthouse Hotel

Members are invited to join with their colleagues for some Christmas cheer.  The Dome space is inspiring, lavish yet informal, an everchanging gallery of artworks. Head Chef Tim Michels' menu offers modern Australian cuisine.

Friday

7 Nov

2008

Special Presentation:

Understanding the Economy and How it Affects the Professional Services Sector

Presented by Tony Pearson, Deputy Chief Economist, ANZ Banking Group

During this session Tony Pearson will provide an update of financial markets and economic conditions with particular focus on how the global financial systemic crisis is impacting on Australia - in particular the flow on effects for professional services.

Click here for an event flyer with more information and manual registration

This special co-presentation is ticketed at:

ALPMA members and their guests $60.00

Non-members $90.00

This meeting is kindly hosted by:

Presentation commences at 12.30 sharp and concludes at 2.00 pm

Light lunch will be available between 12.15-12.30 pm

Held in conjunction with:

Wednesday

12 Nov

2008

What you don't know WILL hurst you: Where Business Needs and OH&S Obligations Collide!

Presented by Mark Addison, OH&S Partner, Dibbs Abbott Stillman

Join us for an analysis of the latest thinking in OH&S practices and how this conflicts with the time is money principle underpinning the "Billable Hour".

► What are a firm's obligations under OH&S?

► How could they apply to your firm?

► How far will WorkCover go?

For an event flyer and manual registration click here

For general enquiries contact:

Renée Kovalskis r.kovalskis@alpma.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Tuesday

18 Nov

2008

Special Twilight Seminar:

Presentation Skills

Presented by Heather Forton, rogenSI

It is a well known fact that for most people, the prospect of public speaking causes some level of anxiety.  This seminar will focus on the planning and delivery skills for making informative and persuasive presentations and enchance your ability to communicate with greater confidence and control.

Heather will focus in particular on:

► Presenting reports to management teams & boards

► Presenting credentials to prospective clients

For an event flyer and manual registration, click here

For general enquiries contact

Renée Kovalskis r.kovalskis@alpma.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791

Sponsored by:

5.30 - 8.30 pm

(including

refreshments)

Kindly hosted by

Level 37

2 Park St, Sydney

Wednesday

8 Oct

2008

Unlocking the Secrets of Websites

Presented by David Frost, Senior Business Development Manager, Melbourne IT

In this session David will cover:

• Analysing your current online position
• Why an online strategy is so important to your business
• Website design: tips and pitfalls
• Different marketing tools
• How search engines work

For an event flyer and guest registration form click here

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Wednesday

10 Sept

2008

Deception: Spotting Lies in Interviews and Communication

Presented by Lizz Corbett, Managing Director, Training Group International

Who can afford to miss this introduction to building stronger interviewing skills with a focus on behaviours associated with lies and hiding the truth?

This seminar will cover:

• The top 10 essentials of effective interviewing
• The importance of observing verbal & non-verbal behaviours
• Common pittfalls in conducting efective interviews
• The importance of good question formulation
• Behaviours associated with the anxiety of lies and hiding the truth
• Reading and interpreting body language

For more information contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Wednesday

13 August

2008

ALPMA NSW Annual General Meeting

Members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting.

All Executive and Committee positions will be vacated and elections for the 2008/9 committees take place.

For more information on what you can gain from being involved with the Association, click here.

Download your nomination form

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Wednesday

13 August 2008

The Parramatta Session

Coleman & Greig

Level 9 McNamara Centre

100 George St

Parramatta

5.30-8.30pm

Twilight Special Event - Incorporation

Consolidation, Case Studies & Listings - an Analysis of the Long Term Impact of Incorporation and

An Examination of The [Good] Law Firm of the Future

Presented by:

Dr Gilian McAllister with Asso. Prof. John Gray, UWS School of Management and

John Chisholm, Chisholm Consulting

Issues that will be covered include:

• Why some firms have incorporated whilst others have chosen not to
• The governance structures and practical advantages & disadvantages
• Increased competition as firms introduce new procing models and investment more in marketing and IT
• The incorporated law firm and listing on the stock market

And the Law Firm of the Future - incorporated or not - what will the shape of the best practice Law Firm of the future be.  How will they be:

• Structured
• Managed
• Marketed?

Download the event flyer and registration form here

Wednesday

9 July 08

The Future of Recruitment and Retention

Presented by Steven Dahl

Managing Director of Onetest

The HR Market continues to aggressivley adopt new methodologies and tecnologies to meet the increasing challenges presented in the marketplace.

In this session Steven will look at: methods of recruiment and retention in the future.

For more detailed information about the session content and guest registration, download the event flyer

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Wednesday

11 June 08

What's new in Legal  IT - what a Leading Firm is doing...

Presented by Russell Wright

Director of Information Services, Freehills

In this session Russell will look at:

• The Business As Usual Challenges
• Driving the ROI and maximising value
• Horizon Issues - what we need to prepare for

This is the Legal IT session you cannot afford to miss. With over 20 years of experience supporting the legal industry, Russell is responsible for information services for over 2000 lawyers and employees, handling a high volume of sensitive information.

For more detailed information about the session content and guest registration, download the event flyer

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Wednesday

14 May 08

Coaching vs. Mentoring vs. Supervision

Presented by Susan Farrell

Bluebird Coaching

This discussion will examine the differences between coaching, mentoring and supervision and is aimed at assisting practice managers of professional service firms to know when to engage in which discipline. This will be an interactive session, linking the theory with real life examples. 

For an event flyer and guest registration click here

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Wednesday

28 May 08

Special Twilight Presentation:

"How to have that difficult conversation about..."

Keynote Speaker: Paul O'Byrne

The first in a planned series of Twilight Sessions on "Difficult Conversations" that you have to have - or should!  In this session Paul will address:

• difficult - even courageous convesations and how to embrace them
• what does 'value added' mean for your client?
• how do you sell the firm/the team?
• how do you flush out price sensitivity?
• how do you end the conversation?

If you would like to submit a question or scenario for Paul to discuss, please send an email prior to the event

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

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Wednesday

2 April 08

ALPMA | NSW's 12th Annual Law Week Breakfast Great Debate Revue:

I Fought the Law and the

Lawyer Won!

Paul McDermott & The Sandman 

This Event has Sold Out

Hear the acerbic wit of Paul and The Sandman as they ponder who the real winners are in any duel with the Law.

At the Westin Sydney at 7:30am, click here for more information and to register

Adjudicator: Sir Laurence Street, AC KCMG QC

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Wednesday

9 April 08

It's All About Trust 2008

Presented by:

John Mitchell, Chief Trust Account Investigator and Supervisor with the Law Society of NSW

It's time to brush up on your knowledge of all things Trust.  After an overview of the role of the external examiner and how you can prepare for an examination, there will be time for a Q&A session - take this opportunity to get the right answer to all your questions.

Download a flyer and registration form here.

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Thursday

17 April 08

Twilight Special Event - Incorporation

Consolidation, Case Studies & Listings - an Analysis of the Long Term Impact of Incorporation

Presented by:

Dr Gilian McAllister with Asso. Prof. John Gray, UWS School of Management and

Dr Peter Ellender, CEO Carter Newell

Issues that will be covered include:

Why some firms have incorporated whilst others have chosen not to

The governance structures and practical advantages & disadvantages

Increased competition as firms introduce new procing models and investment more in marketing and IT

The incorporated law firm and listing on the stock market

For an event flyer and registration form, click here

This event will be from 5.30-8.30pm

Hosted by Macquarie Bank

Level 8, 1 Martin Pl, Sydney

Wednesday

30 April 08

Sofitel Wentworth Sydney

8.30-10.00am

Complimentary Seminar:

What Every Business Needs to Know about Metadata

ALPMA NSW Members are invited to attend this seminar presented by Donna Payne, CEO of Payne Consulting compliments of DocsCorp. Metadata has the potential to embarrass or negatively impact a company's financial well-being. High profile incidents in the US (the White House and Pentagon) the UK (Tony Blair) and in Australia (Westpac) show that no one is immune.

To Register click here

Wedensday

5 Mar 08

 National Roadshow in Sydney:

Attraction and Retention: Demystifying Culture 

For more information and to reserve your place see the National Events page

Wednesday

12 Mar 08

Marketing on a Shoestring 

Presented by: Ray Hartley, National Marketing Manager, Dibbs Abbott Stillman

Download an event flyer here

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Wednesday

13 Feb 08

The ABC of Costing:

Costs Disclosure Requirements of the Legal Profession Act 2004

Presented by Jacqueline Highfield of D G Thompson Costs Lawyers & Consultants

For an event flyer, click here 

This meeting will be preceded by a short presentation by Christine Murphy of UNE Partnerships to bring members up to date with the latest developments with the Graduate Dilploma In Legal Practice Management, developed in partnership with ALPMA - for more information and enrolment forms click here

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Wednesday

16 January 08

ALPMA | NSW Members' Forum: reCharged!

Charge into 2008 with a Members' Forum focusing on the challenges that face us in 2008.

Bring a friend and be in the special draw to win a gift to help you reCharge your batteries!

For general information, contact:

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

T: 02 9686 7791 

Wednesday

14th Nov 07

Big Foot: Managing your Firm's Environmental Footprint and the Many Benefits of being Environmentally Aware

Presented by

Guy Williams - Director

tda Environmental Consulting

Law Society of NSW

Level 9, 170 Phillip St, Sydney

12:30 - 2:00 pm (Lunch is served)

Clients are beginning to demand it; prospective staff are looking for it - firms that differentiate themselves from the pack by actively displaying a social conscience.  Our speaker will be joined in a panel discussion by representatives of Sydney firms that have taken up the challenge of Corporate Environmental Management.

View Event Flyer

Members: Free

Guests of Members: $49.50 (incl. GST)

Non-member Legal Management

Professionals: $77.00 (incl. GST)

For general enquiries please contact

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

Wednesday

10th Oct 07

Sydney Alert!

Presented by

Darryl Leggett -General Manager, Operations

Adair Fire & Emergency Consultatns

Law Society of NSW

Level 9, 170 Phillip St, Sydney

12:30 - 2:00 pm (Lunch is served)

Most cities can evacuate the CBD more easily than Sydney.  Sydney's evacuation routes are restricted by water on three sides.  Get an overview of Sydney's evacuation plan and how it could impact on the people and businesses in the Sydney CBD.

For more information download the event flyer here

Members: Free

Guests of Members: $49.50 (incl. GST)

Non-member Legal Management

Professionals: $77.00 (incl. GST)

For general enquiries please contact

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

Wednesday

12th Sept 07

Retention Strategies 101: The Secrets the Recruiters Know about Your Firms

Law Society of NSW

Level 9, 170 Phillip St, Sydney

12:30 - 2:00 pm (Lunch is served)

This will be  a frank and open panel discussion on the feedback candidates give to the recruiters and what works and what doesn't from the point of view of your prospective staff member - professional and support.

Our panel for this 'warts and all' expose comprises:

• Callum Man of Dyanne Gerard for the support staff angle
• Julie Grasso of Legal Personnel will blow the lid on the perceptions of professional staff
• Mary Horniblow from Mahlab will reveal the results of their recent survey Australia wide survey

This will be a thought provoking discussion, providing you with some tips to improve your firm's retention strategies.

Members: Free

Guests of Members: $49.50 (incl. GST)

Non-member Legal Management

Professionals: $77.00 (incl. GST)

For general enquiries please contact

Renée Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au

Thursday 

2nd August 07

President's Cocktail Party

The Omega Lounge

Level 2 City Tattersalls Club

198 Castlereagh St, Sydney

5:30 pm

Members are invited to this annual celebration of the new financial year.  Join our President, Jeanette Peters, in chasing away the winter blues, warming up the cockles of your hear, and girding your loins for the next round! 

Click here for your invitation

Click here to RSVP

Please note that this event is open to ALPMA members and our NSW Corporate Sponsors only

 Wednesday

8th August 07

 Annual General Meeting

Law Society of NSW

Level 9, 170 Phillip St, Sydney

12:30-2:00 pm (lunch served)

All NSW members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting and vote at the election of office bearers and committee members.

For a profile of the various positions and committees please click here

For a nomination form, please click here

Wednesday 11th July 2007

Stuck for Staff? Creative Ways of Beating the Skills Shortage

Law Society of NSW, Level 9, 170 Phillip St, Sydney

12:30 - 2:00 pm

Many firms are experiencing first hand the difficulties of finding 'good' people at any level - those with the right experience at the right cost. Hear from two experts on how thinking creatively and considering other avenue of employment may work for your firm. Covering the extreme ends of the hiring scale, Nedine Mullan of the Australian Business Apprenticeship Centre will discuss traineeship programs (and the various government incentives) while Andrew Blunden of Part Time Professionals will talk about outsourcing at the most senior levels.

Members - Free

Guests of Members - $49.50 (incl. GST)

Non-member

Legal Management Professionals - $77.00  (incl. GST)

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Wednesday
13th June 2007

Lunchtime Seminar - PMS - Make it Work for You! Practice Management Systems under the Microscope

Law Society of NSW

Level 9, 170 Phillip St, Sydney

12:30-2:00 pm (lunch served)

Most firms have a PMS (Practice Management System) but few use it to the fullest potential. Come along and hear how two firms have used their PMS to best advantage and see live demonstrations of the sytems they have introduced.

Warrick McLean of Coleman & Greig and George Anderson of Carroll & O'Dea will provide case studies of their firms experience and will be joined by Andrea Foot of Axxia Systems.

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For general enquiries please contact Renee Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au