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10 Dec
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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
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Friday
12 Dec
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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.
Download your invitation by clicking here
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Friday 12th December at 12.30
The Dome Restaurant
The Arthouse Hotel
275 Pitt St, Sydney
Cost: $55.00 per person
RSVP: Friday 5th December
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We wish you the compliments of the season and look forward to seeing you in 2009.
Please note that there is no meeting scheduled for January 2009
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Nov 2008
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Friday
7 Nov
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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
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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:
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Wednesday
12 Nov
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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
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Tuesday
18 Nov
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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
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Sponsored by:
5.30 - 8.30 pm
(including
refreshments)
Kindly hosted by
Level 37
2 Park St, Sydney
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Welcome to ALPMA | NSW.
Meetings are on the 2nd
Wednesday of the month
at the Law Society of NSW,
12.30 - 2.00 pm (a light lunch
is served).
Meetings are free for financial members of ALPMA | NSW.
Guests of members:
$49.50 (incl. of GST).
Meetings are also open to non-members who are Legal Management Professionals
at a cost of $77.00 (incl. of GST)
ALPMA | NSW proudly supports
Work2Suit an initiative of the
Women Lawyers Association NSW and the Law Society of NSW
For more information click here
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Oct 2008
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Wednesday
8 Oct
2008
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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
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Sept 2008
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Wednesday
10 Sept
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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
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August 2008
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Wednesday
13 August
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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
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Wednesday
13 August 2008
The Parramatta Session
Coleman & Greig
Level 9 McNamara Centre
100 George St
Parramatta
5.30-8.30pm
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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
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Held in conjunction with QL: 
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July 2008
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Wednesday
9 July 08
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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
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June 2008
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Wednesday
11 June 08
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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
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May 2008
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Wednesday
14 May 08
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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
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Wednesday
28 May 08
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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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Twilight Presentation Sponsored by:
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and prsented in conjunction with:
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April 2008
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Wednesday
2 April 08
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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
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Wednesday
9 April 08
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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
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Thursday
17 April 08
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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
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Online registration for this event has closed - for late registration enquiries please email alpma@iprimus.com.au or call Renee Kovalskis on 96867791 |
Wednesday
30 April 08
Sofitel Wentworth Sydney
8.30-10.00am
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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
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This Event Sponsored by:
Gold:
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Bronze:
Promotion Partner:
This Twilight Special Event held in conjunction with QL:
and with the support of:
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Mar 2008
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Wedensday
5 Mar 08
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National Roadshow in Sydney:
Attraction and Retention: Demystifying Culture
For more information and to reserve your place see the National Events page
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Wednesday
12 Mar 08
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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
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Online Registrations for this meeting have now closed. Please contact Renee Kovalskis for late registrations |
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February 2008
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Wednesday
13 Feb 08
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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
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January 2008
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Wednesday
16 January 08
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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
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November 2007
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Wednesday
14th Nov 07
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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
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October 2007
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Wednesday
10th Oct 07
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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
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September 2007
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Wednesday
12th Sept 07
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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:
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Callum Man of Dyanne Gerard for the support staff angle
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Julie Grasso of Legal Personnel will blow the lid on the perceptions of professional staff
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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
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August 2007
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Thursday
2nd August 07
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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
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Wednesday
8th August 07
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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
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July 2007
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Wednesday 11th July 2007
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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)
View Event Flyer
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June 2007
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Wednesday
13th June 2007
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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.
View Event Brochure
For general enquiries please contact Renee Kovalskis alpma@iprimus.com.au
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