City Of Sydney Law Society upcoming events

The Law of Estoppel (Substantive Law) (22 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Speaker: Quintin Rares, Barrister - 7 Wentworth Selborne and co-author of The Law of Estoppel in Australia - Principles, Case Notes and Precedents

Admissibility and challenges of expert evidence (Substantive Law) (06 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Speaker: Tomislav Bicanic, Barrister - Trust Chambers

About the webinar: Our guest speaker will look at back to basics – relevance, admissibility and proper objections • Identifying the weaker aspects of admissible of expert evidence • Cross-examination of experts • Some recent cases Presented by

Managing Fee Disputes and Client Complaints — Practical Strategies (Substantive Law/Professional Skills) (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:30:00 GMT

About the webinar: Fee disputes and client complaints are among the most significant risks facing legal practitioners — regardless of seniority or practice area. Drawing on recent case law, this practical session covers costs disclosure obligations under the Legal Profession Uniform Law, scoping costs agreements to minimise exposure, avoiding common billing and recovery pitfalls, and navigating the assessment process when disputes escalate.

Speaker: Joe Rose, Principal Solicitor and Costs Lawyer - Rose Legal

Workplace Law Updates (Substantive Law) (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:30:00 GMT

About the webinar: Whether it's burnout, bullying, workplace pressure or poor management, employers now have a positive duty to identify, manage and respond before harm is done. Topics covered include - managing psychological hazards at work, spot risks early, whistleblowing, legal duties under WHS and the Fair Work Act and practical strategies for a complaint safe workplace

Speaker: Ian Latham, Barrister - Denman Chambers

Complaints against Practitioners (Practice Management & Business Skills) (27 May 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Speaker: Samantha Gulliver, NSW Legal Services Commissioner