Supporting the Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) The Geelong Law Association is excited to launch our first ever Charity Mini Golf Day — created especially for those of us who love the idea of the annual golf day… but prefer our swings shorter, our putts closer, and our competition a little more forgiving. Join us for an evening of mini golf, laughs, friendly rivalry and community spirit, all while raising funds for the Geelong Animal Welfare Society and the incredible work they do for animals in need. Whether you’re a seasoned putter or someone who hasn’t picked up a club since primary school, this event is designed to be fun, social and accessible for everyone in the legal profession. Thank you to our proud sponsors, Coulter Legal and Wightons Lawyers, for contributing towards this event and making it possible! Event Details 📍 Venue: ForeFun, 154A Moorabool Street, Geelong VIC 📅 Date: Thursday 23 July 2026 ⏰ Time: From 5:00pm 🎟️ Cost: $40pp for members, $55pp for non-members 🐾 Charity Partner: Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) What to Expect • A relaxed, social mini golf competition • Complimentary drink on arrival, and light snacks • Networking with colleagues across the profession • A feel‑good evening supporting a fantastic local cause Secure Your Ticket Tickets are limited for this event due to the size and nature of the venue! To help us finalise numbers, please secure your ticket using the link below. Accessibility Please note that the mini golf course at ForeFun consists of steps.  If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact the GLA (or ForeFun directly) to enquire around accessibility supports prior to booking.

The Geelong Law Association warmly invites you to an evening of entertainment, connection, and brain-teasing fun at our highly anticipated annual Trivia Night! 📅Date: Friday 19 June 2026 ⏰Time: 6:00PM to 10:00PM  📍Venue: The Inn Hotel, 58 Corio Street, Geelong Enjoy a lively night out, relax, network with colleagues, and put your knowledge to the test with an array of engaging trivia questions. This event is open to everyone, so whether you’re a member or not, feel free to bring along friends and colleagues for an unforgettable experience. Trivia Night is the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members of our legal community in a relaxed, social atmosphere. 🎟️Tickets:  $50 for members $60 for non-members Your ticket includes a delicious selection of shared food and a limited bar tab, plus all the excitement of a professionally hosted trivia competition. Please note that ticket numbers are limited. Be sure to secure your place before ticket sales close at 5:00PM on 4 June 2026. The Geelong Law Association would like to thank its major sponsor of the event, Lex Medicus. We also thank Slater and Gordon for sponsoring the evening. We look forward to seeing you there!

The GLA is excited to invite you to the fourth annual GLA Charity Golf Day! This year the proceeds will be going to support Hope Bereavement Care, a fantastic local  not-for-profit organisation offering free information, support and counselling to residents of the general Geelong region grieving the death of a family member or losing somebody to suicide:  https://www.bereavement.org.au/ The GLA Charity Golf Day will once again be held at the fantastic East Geelong Golf Course. Event details as follows: Date: Friday, 1 May 2026 Arrival and tee off: Players must arrive for registration at 1pm, with a shotgun start at 1.30pm Tickets (p/person): $50, with ticket sales closing COB 23 April 2026 Ticket prices include grazing boards and a limited bar tab.  This event is open to members and non-members. We welcome all to this charity event. The day's golf will be played over 9 holes, in 4 person ambrose teams. Whilst full teams are welcome, if you would like to participate and do not have a full team, players are encouraged to purchase a ticket and will then be placed in teams for the competition. The GLA Charity Golf Day is an inclusive event and golfers of all abilities (or none!) are welcome. Handicaps are not in play for this event. In addition to the major prize of best performing team, there will be prizes for best performing mixed team, longest drive competition (with both men and women competitions), and nearest the pin competition. Want to play but don’t have the gear? Let us know so we can get you in touch with East Geelong Golf Club who should be able to help you out. Please contact Brent Astle at (brenta@jclegalgroup.com.au) for assistance. Please note that you may be photographed at this event and your image posted on the GLA social media channels. If you do not want to appear in any photos or your photo used, please let us know. The GLA would like to thank the valued sponsors for the GLA Charity Golf Day, without whom the event would not be possible.

Dear Members, The current Committee of the Geelong Law Association is pleased to provide you with Notice of the GLA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting.  The details for the AGM are as follows: Date: Friday 24 April 2026 Time: 11:30am-1:30pm, with all members to be seated by 11:45am for address Location: Wharf Shed Geelong, 15 Eastern Beach Road Please RSVP by 5pm on 20 April 2026 by obtaining a free ticket to the event. Members will receive a meal & glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Further drinks are available at bar prices.  If any GLA members have any feedback or wish to raise any business ahead of the meeting for inclusion in the proposed agenda, please also feel free to get in touch with the Committee at lshandley@ggs.vic.edu.au (Laura Shandley, Secretary). Members are entitled to appoint a proxy to vote and speak on their behalf at a general meeting. If you wish to appoint a proxy, please provide details of the nomination in writing to the Committee.   Proposed business of the AGM Minutes of 2025 AGM President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Annual Financial Report Annual Financial Statements Appointment of Auditors Payment of Honoraria Election of 2026-2027 Committee General Business Committee Nominations Members also have the opportunity to nominate for a position on the 2026-2027 Committee – we welcome all nominations, including in particular from firms which are not already represented on the Committee. Attached to this notice is the nomination notice, to complete and return by email to lshandley@ggs.vic.edu.au (Laura Shandley, Secretary).  Attachments to this Notice: Proposed Agenda for the 2026 AGM 2026/2027 Nomination for Committee Form Minutes of the 2025 AGM

The Geelong Law Association invites you to join us for a relaxed evening as we ease into 2026. We hope everyone is feeling refreshed after the holiday season. To kick off the GLA 2026 social calendar, join fellow lawyers from across Geelong for a casual night of drinks, finger food, and good company at Archive Wine Bar. It’s a great opportunity to unwind after work, catch up with colleagues, and meet new faces.  📅 Date: Friday, 27 February 2026 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Archive Wine Bar, 140 High Street, Belmont VIC 3216 What’s included: 🍸 Limited bar tab 🍽️ Grazing platters 🎟 Cost: • GLA members: $20 • Non-members: $40 Places are limited, so be sure to book early to avoid missing out. This event is proudly sponsored by Foley's List.  Thank you Foley's List for making this event possible.  Ticket sales closing Friday, 20 February 2026! 

You are invited to attend the Geelong Opening of the Legal Year on 4 February 2026. This event will again be hosted by Her Honour Justice Michelle Quigley of the Supreme Court of Victoria, along with the Geelong Law Association and Deakin University. Members of the Judiciary and Victorian Bar are requested to be robed as usual. A greenroom will be provided. Details are as follows: Date:  4 February 2026 Time: 9.00am -  10.00am with morning tea to follow.  Location: Deakin University Waterfront Campus ( Room D2.200, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong) Please note: You may be photographed while at this event and relevant organisations may use photographs from the event on their external communications and/or social media accounts.

Calling all GLA members! Swing by for a caffeine boost and a friendly hello at our Geelong Law Association Coffee Catch-Up on Thursday, 29 January 2026. 🕗 From 8:00am until approx. 12pm (or sooner if the tab runs out) Coffee's on us. Pop in between appointments, after school drop-off, or make it a reason to catch up with a friend from another firm. Short on time? No worries—grab a quick takeaway and go. 👉 Important: When ordering, let Juan know you’re a GLA member to be added to the tab. See you for a coffee!

✨ You’re Invited ✨ Geelong Law Association – Annual Dinner The Geelong Law Association warmly invites you to join us for our Annual Dinner, a night to celebrate the year that has been and the people who make our profession thrive. 📍 Venue: Provenance Wines, Fyansford 📅 Date: Friday, 14 November 2025 🕖 Time: From 6:00pm Enjoy a three-course dining experience paired with the elegance of Provenance Wines and a generous selection of non-alcoholic options and other drinks, along with an evening of entertainment and good company. This is a sit-down, formal yet relaxed occasion—a chance to connect, reflect and celebrate in style. Tickets: $110.00 for members and $125.00 for non-members. Ticket sales close at midnight on 30 October 2025.  Dress code: Semi-formal    We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.

We extend a special invitation for GLA Members to join us for our annual Wellbeing Breakfast.  It's a great opportunity to connect and check-in with ourselves and each other - and enjoy a light breakfast at the same time! Date: Thursday 6 November 2025  Time: 7:45am-9:00am Location: Deakin University, Waterfront Campus, Western Beach Room (Level 6). A map to the event can be found here. The guest speaker for the event will be Artemis Evangelidis, Head of Learning Transformation at the LIV. Artemis is also the founder of Aipeia Consulting and the Centre for Conscious Leadership - she is a lawyer, strategist, coach and guide to leaders shaping new paradigms. This event is open to GLA members only. Tickets are free and include a light breakfast and a coffee - spaces are limited though, so register early to avoid missing out! 

Geelong Law Association members are invited to attend our annual Deakin Day! This event gives members the opportunity to obtain their compulsory CPD points in one day for FREE, including the opportunity to network with other members. Hybrid attendance will not be available for this event. 📅 Date: Friday, 24 October 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00AM onwards 📍 Location: D2.193 Percy Baxter Lecture Room, Deakin University, Waterfront Campus Please enter from Gheringhap Street and refer to signage.  Note this is the same venue as the 2024 Deakin Day. To register, please select which sessions you would like to attend and then check out your FREE tickets.  Time Topic and heading Presenter 9:00am Registrations open and welcome Jaz Goddard, President of the Geelong Law Association & Professor Patrick Emerton, Deputy Dean of Deakin Law School 09:30am An update on company directors’ duties and potential liability: A changed landscape based on contemporary community expectations – Commercial, Business, Corporate Substantive Law Jean Du Plessis, Deakin University 10:30am Morning Tea   11:00am Managing Risk in Conveyancing – Practice Management Greg Cooper & Michael Wong, Stewart Title 12.00pm Strategies for the frontline: Building protections and resilience against vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, moral injury and burnout - Professional Skills Naomi Halpern, Delphi Centre 1:00pm-1:50pm Lunch   1:50pm Ethics – AI Jo Hall & Andrew Curtis, Law Institute of Victoria 3:00pm Wills & Estates  - Substantive Law Simon Gannon, Foley’s List 3:00pm Criminal Law/Family – Substantive Law Michelle Button & Tom Smedley, Foley’s List 4:00pm   Closing and farewell   Please note that we are running two separate sessions at 3pm. Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided. Please ensure you register for catering numbers and dietary requirements. Ticket sales will close on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 for catering purposes. This event is proudly supported by Stewart Title, Risk Management experts and wonderful permanent sponsors of the GLA.

Please note this event has been rescheduled as per below, we hope to see you there!  Ticket sales will close on 1 October 2025, so get in quick!  Please reach out to a member of the commitee if you purchased a ticket for the original date and can no longer attend.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Geelong Law Association warmly invites you to an evening of entertainment, connection, and brain-teasing fun at our highly anticipated Trivia Night! Date: 9 October 2025 Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM  Venue: Sporting Globe Geelong - 175-177 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220 Enjoy a lively night out, relax, network with colleagues, and put your knowledge to the test with an array of engaging trivia questions. This event is open to everyone, so whether you’re a member or not, feel free to bring along friends and colleagues for an unforgettable experience. Trivia Night is the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members of our legal community in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Tickets:  $45 for members $60 for non-members Your ticket includes a delicious selection of food and beverages (beer, wine, and soft drinks) and a complimentary cocktail on arrival, plus all the excitement of a professionally hosted trivia competition. We hope you’ll join us to make this Trivia Night a truly memorable occasion. 

🧘 Wellbeing Month – Yoga at Good Folk Yoga As part of Wellbeing Month, the Geelong Law Association invites you to unwind and recharge with a calming yoga session at Good Folk Yoga. 📅 Date: Thursday 11 September 🕟 Time: 4:30pm (arrive from 4:20pm to settle in) 📍 Location: 138 Myers Street, Geelong 🎟️ Tickets: Free for GLA members Mats and props will be provided – just bring a water bottle and a warm layer for relaxation. Come along to pause, reset, and take some time for your wellbeing.