Dear Members, The current Committee of the Geelong Law Association (“GLA”) is pleased to provide you with Notice of the GLA’s Annual General Meeting 2025 (“AGM”). The details for the AGM are as follows: 📅 Date: Friday, 28 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:30am-1:30pm, with all members to be seated by 11:45am for address 📍 Location: Club Chin Chin, GMHBA Stadium, Joel Selwood Stand, 370 Moorabool St, South Geelong VIC 3220 Please RSVP by 5pm on 21 March 2024 by obtaining a free ticket to the event. Members will receive a shared lunch meal & glass of wine, beer or soft drink. 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 jessicahegarty@live.com. 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 2024 AGM President’s Report Treasurer’s Report Annual financial report Annual financial statements Appointment of auditors Payment of honoraria Election of 2025-2026 Committee General Business Committee Nominations Members also have the opportunity to nominate for a position on the 2025-2026 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 the Secretary, Jessica Hegarty at jessicahegarty@live.com.  Attachments to this Notice: 2025/2026 nomination for committee notice Minutes of the 2024-2025 AGM

You're Invited! Join us for an evening of casual networking at the Geelong Law Association Young Lawyers Networking Night! Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025   Time: 5:30PM onwards   Venue: National Hotel, Geelong Details: Tickets are free for young lawyers and includes a limited bar tab.    Come meet fellow young lawyers, expand your professional network, and enjoy complimentary refreshments courtesy of Foley's List! Please RSVP by 26 February 2025 to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

You are invited to attend the Geelong Opening of the Legal Year on 20 February 2025. 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.  Details are as follows: Date:  20 February 2025 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.

The Geelong Law Association Committee are pleased to announce this year’s annual dinner will be held at Caledonia Shores, Eastern Beach! Join us for another year of celebrating our amazing legal community before the busy Christmas rush. Catch up over a cocktail from the limited bar tab with a delicious array of shared food options catering for all dietary requirements.  📅 Date: Friday, 22 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM onwards 📍 Location: Caledonia Shores, 95 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220 👗 Cocktail themed Caledonia Shores: You’d be forgiven for not knowing what lies above Pavilion Geelong, everlasting views, overflowing light, a modern yet minimalistic restaurant space oozing with class. The epitome of everything we love, good food, drinks and a taste of summer no matter what season we’re in, all right by the shores of Geelong’s Eastern Beach. This year's Annual Dinner will be proudly sponsored by GLA's newest permanent sponsor: Clarence Workplaces for Lawyers. We are so excited to welcome them and more information will be provided soon. We look forward to seeing you there!

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, 25 October 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00AM onwards 📍 Location: Percy Baxter Theatre (Room D2.193 Percy Baxter LT), Deakin University, Waterfront Campus Please enter from Gheringhap Street and refer to signage.  Note this is the same venue as the 2023 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, Geelong Law Association  09:30am Practice Management TBC 10:30am Morning Tea Sponsored by Stewart Title 11:00am Wills & Estates Litigation Foley’s List 12.00pm Professional Skills Stewart Title 1:00pm Lunch Sponsored by Stewart Title 2:00pm Ethics Law Institute of Victoria 3:00pm Crime Deakin University 16:00   Closing and farewell Jaz Goddard, President, Geelong Law Association  Further details to be provided when all speaker topics provided. Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided. Please ensure you register for catering numbers and dietary requirements. This event is proudly supported by Stewart Title, Risk Management experts and wonderful permanent sponsors of the GLA.

The Geelong Law Association's annual young lawyers wine tour returns in a different format for 2024! This year we are doing something a little bit different. Join us at Archive Wine Bar for a night in, for our 'Wines of France' wine tasting night!  Enjoy the company of your fellow young lawyers, whilst we transport you (figuratively) to France for the evening.   📅 Date: Friday, 18 October 2024 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Archive Wine Bar, 140 High St, Belmont VIC 3216 This event includes:  Glass of sparkling wine on arrival Private wine tasting with a small food pairing plate Glazing platters, canapes and share food Tickets are available for members ($60) and non-members ($110). Although the ticket is inclusive of tastings and a shared style dinner, we recommend having some spending money for wine or other beverage purchases. Tickets are limited so book early to avoid missing out! This event is proudly sponsored by Bellington Estate. Thank you Bellington Estate for making this event possible!

Geelong Law Association members are invited to join us for a FREE coffee catch-up on 25 September 2024 as part of Wellbeing Month.  Come along to the Tutti in the Geelong Arts Centre for a chance to connect, check in with each other and grab a coffee on us! Drop in between 8am and 8.45am for your morning coffee and to say hi.     📅 Date: 25 September 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:00-8:45am 📍 Location: Tutti, Geelong Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop Street, Geelong    This is a members only event. Please register if you are planning to attend. 

We extend a special invitation for members to join us for our Wellbeing Breakfast, as part of wellbeing month.  It's a great opportunity to connect and check-in with ourselves and each other - and enjoy a light breakfast at the same time! We are grateful to have Deakin Alumni as the proud sponsor of our Wellbeing Breakfast. The event will be held at the Deakin University, Waterfront Campus, Western Beach Room. Map to the event can be found here. 📅 Date: 19 September 2024 ⏰ Time: 7:45-9:30am 📍 Location: Deakin University, Waterfront Our guest speaker is Emily Knowles, the Wellbeing Manager at the Law Institute of Victoria. This event is open to GLA members only. Tickets are free and include a light breakfast - spaces are limited though, so register early to avoid missing out!  The Deakin Law School Alumni Chapter also have a LinkedIn page, here, which alumni are welcome to join to keep up to date with the Chapter's community and latest news.

As part of Wellbeing Month, we have paired with Good Folk Yoga to bring members a FREE beginner Yoga and meditation class to start your morning. Immediately following class, your morning coffee is on us at Neck of the Woods Cafe! Details: No need to bring a mat - all supplied! BYO water bottle.   📅 Date: Thursday 12th September 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:30am-9:15am 📍 Location: Good Folk Yoga, 138 Myers St, Geelong VIC 3220 with coffee following at Neck of the Woods Cafe   Registration is required as spaces are limited.

The Geelong Law Association are excited to again host an evening of entertainment, camaraderie, and brain-teasing fun. 📅 Date: 23 August 2024 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM onwards 📍 Location: Centra Hotel, Geelong Join us for a lively Trivia Night - the perfect chance for you to unwind, connect with fellow colleagues, and have a blast answering intriguing trivia questions. Whether you're a member or not, this event is open to all. Feel free to invite your friends and colleagues! This is a wonderful opportunity to socialise with fellow members of our legal community. Tickets are $40 for members and $45 for non-members.  Your ticket price includes a delightful assortment of food, beverage options including beer, wine and soft drink, and an unforgettable trivia experience. Come one, come all, and let's make this Trivia Night an event to remember. We look forward to seeing you there!

You're Invited! Join us for an evening of casual networking at the Geelong Law Association Young Lawyers Networking Night! Date: 31 July 2024   Time: 5:30PM onwards   Venue: Eureka Hotel, Geelong Details: Tickets are free for young lawyers and includes nibbles and a limited bar tab.    Come meet fellow young lawyers, expand your professional network, and enjoy complimentary refreshments courtesy of Foley's List! Please RSVP by 28 July 2024 to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

The GLA is excited to invite you to the second annual GLA Charity Golf Day! This year the proceeds will be going to support Lazaraus Community Centre in Geelong, for more information on Lazarus's great impact in our community, please click here.  The GLA Charity Golf Day will once again be held at the beautiful East Geelong Golf Course. Event details as follows: Date: Friday 24 May 2024 Arrival and tee off: Players must arrive for registration at 1pm, with a shotgun start at 1.30pm Tickets (p/person): $45 for members and $50 for non-members, with ticket sales closing COB Friday 10 May 2024  Ticket prices include grazing boards and a limited bar tab.  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 a truly 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 Alistair Sudholz (Alistair_Sudholz@worksafe.vic.gov.au) and Madeleine Luppino (mluppino@ha.legal) 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: Coulter Legal, Harwood Andrews, Wightons Lawyers, Whyte Just & Moore Lawyers, and the major sponsor for this year - the Transport Accident Commission. Without our sponsors' help, the day would not be possible.