
Attending a conference like the ALPMA Summit is the perfect opportunity to learn about industry trends, gain new skills, network with your peers and make new connections. But it can be overwhelming. To get the most out of the experience it helps to be equipped with more than just your business cards.
In this episode of In Practice with ALPMA we’re sharing tips on how to get the most out of attending a conference with our special guest Ann-Maree David, the co-chair of the 2019 ALPMA Summit committee.
Find out:
- Things you can do in the lead up to a conference that will ensure you get the most out of the experience
- The best way to manage the information you are getting in each session
- Essential networking tips that work even for introverts
- How to involve your colleagues in the conference learnings, even if they are not attending themselves
About the 2019 ALPMA Summit
Operating within a rapidly changing industry can be daunting and even more so without a clear framework in place. Throughout the first season of In Practice with ALPMA we are speaking with industry experts to get their guidance about how to approach the changing world we live in and the answers to critical questions that will help define your pathway forward, all inspired by the themes at the 2019 ALPMA Summit. Our guest today Ann-Maree David is the co-chair of the 2019 ALPMA Summit.
Find out more about the ALPMA Summit
About Ann-Maree David
Ann-Maree David is an Executive Director of The College of Law, the largest provider of practice-focused legal education in Australasia. She has worked in the legal profession for over 30 years, in public and corporate sector roles and in private practice as a solicitor. Ann-Maree has held a career-long passion for developing and delivering education and training programs to enable all involved in the delivery of legal services to thrive both personally and professionally. In addition to leading the College of Law’s Queensland campus, Ann-Maree is Immediate Past President of Australian Women Lawyers and a Director of the Australian Gender Equality Council. She also chairs the Queensland Law Society’s Equity & Diversity Committee.
- Connect with Ann-Maree on LinkedIn
- Find out more about the College of Law’s newly accredited Master of Legal Business degree program
Thank you to Ricoh, our podcast partner for the 2019 ALPMA Summit

