The innovation of technology has rewritten the way in which the legal industry operates. More law firms and barristers' chambers are making the transition to managing their briefs on digital platforms.    Earlier this year, key GLA partner and sponsor Foley’s List became ‘eBrief Ready’ - which means that all of Foley’s barristers are now able to accept briefs digitally.   With this in mind, the GLA is pleased to provide its members with an invite from Foley's List to join other legal professionals in the Geelong area to discover how electronic briefing with eBrief Ready will significantly improve the way you work.   Co-hosted by Katharine Gladman of Foley’s List and eBrief Ready founder Stephen Foley, this webinar will: Identify the many benefits to using electronic briefs Share best practice knowledge in the electronic briefing process Vanquish any fears you may have of using the technology Outline our vision for the industry-wide adoption of electronic briefing Please register your place in the webinar by purchasing a free ticket available to all current members.   Registration for this event will close on Tuesday, 1 December 2020 and links to the webinar will be sent to registered members ahead of the session.   Date: Thursday 3 December Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm  CPD: 1 point available

This is your invitation to attend Session 8 of GLA's 2020 Deakin Day. The annual ethics session will be presented by Marlene Ebejer of Ebejer and Associates and focus on the topic of "maintaining ethical standards during COVID-19". Participants attending the session will be entitled to one CPD point. The session will be provided free of charge to GLA members who register for a free ticket. Zoom links and session papers will follow by email update to registered participants prior to the session.  Registration for this session will close on Wednesday 28 October 2020. CPD certificates will be emailed the week following the sessions to registered participants.

This is your invitation to attend the Session 7 of GLA's 2020 Deakin Day. Session 7 will focus on Practice Management, and will be presented by Sam Tatara of Foley's List. The Session will centre on costs agreements, billing and ongoing disclosure. Participants attending the session will be entitled to one CPD point. The session will be provided free of charge to GLA members who register for a free ticket. Zoom links and session papers will follow by email update to registered participants prior to the session. Registration will close on Wednesday, 28 October 2020. CPD certificates will be emailed the week following the sessions to registered participants.

This is your invitation to attend Session 6 of GLA's 2020 Deakin Day. Session 6 will focus on the intersect between Family Law and Wills and Estates, and will be presented by Sarah Fisken and Alex Finemore of Foley's List. The Session will centre on the topics "the intersection between deceased estates and property matters" and "parenting matters involving the death of a parent." Participants attending the session will be entitled to one CPD point. The session will be provided free of charge to GLA members who register for a free ticket. Zoom links and session papers will follow by email update to registered participants prior to the session. Registration will close on Wednesday, 28 October 2020. CPD certificates will be emailed the week following the sessions to registered participants.

This is your invitation to attend Session 5 of GLA's 2020 Deakin Day. Session 5 - Criminal Law will be presented by Sandra Wendlandt and Julian Murphy of Foley's List, and will focus on the topic of Sentencing and Mental health. Participants attending the session will be entitled to one CPD point. The session will be provided free of charge to GLA members who register for a free ticket. Zoom links and session papers will follow by email update to registered participants prior to the session. Registration will close on Wednesday, 28 October 2020. CPD certificates will be emailed the week following the sessions to registered participants.

This is your invitation to attend the Session 4 of GLA's 2020 Deakin Day. Session 4 - Personal Injury will be presented by Sasha Manova and Stewart Pinkstone of Foley's List, and will focus on the Court of Appeal decision of Belgrave Heights Christian School v More [2020] VSCA 240. Participants attending the session will be entitled to one CPD point. The session will be provided free of charge to GLA members who register for a free ticket. Zoom links and session papers will follow by email update to registered participants prior to the session. Registration will close on Wednesday, 28 October 2020. CPD certificates will be emailed the week following the sessions to registered participants.

This is your invitation to attend the third session of GLA's 2020 Deakin Day. Session 3 will be presented by Sarah Varney of Foley's List, and will focus on the topic  "Case update - recent VCAT decisions and changes."   Participants attending the session will be entitled to one CPD point. The session will be provided free of charge to GLA members who register for a free ticket. Zoom links and session papers will follow by email update to registered participants prior to the session. Registration will close on Wednesday, 28 October 2020. CPD certificates will be emailed the week following the sessions to registered participants.

This is your invitation to attend the second session of GLA's 2020 Deakin Day. Session 2 will be presented by the Honourable Justice Michelle Quigley of the Supreme Court of Victoria, President of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and Rachel Matulis, Associate to Her Honour.  The session will focus on the topic  "Online Litigation, the courts expectations." Participants attending the session will be entitled to one CPD point. The session will be provided free of charge to GLA members who register for a free ticket. Zoom links and session papers will follow by email update to registered participants prior to the session.  Registration will close on Wednesday, 28 October 2020. CPD certificates will be emailed the week following the sessions to registered participants.

This is your invitation to attend the first session of GLA's 2020 Deakin Day. Session 1 will focus on Leases and Property and will include a short welcome from the President of the GLA. The session will be run by David Kim and Priya Wakhlu of Foley's List and will focus on the topic  "Landlord's right of re-entry - the early bird does not always catch the worm". The session will be provided free of charge to GLA members who register for a free ticket.  Zoom links and session papers will follow by email update to registered participants prior to the session. Registration will close on Wednesday, 28 October 2020. CPD certificates will be emailed the week following the sessions to registered participants.

The Geelong Law Association is pleased to announce it will be hosting an upcoming online Trivia event via zoom for its members on Friday the 11 September 2020 from 4pm. For those members who attended last years Trivia event you will recall the host we had and due to the positive feedback from the event we have engaged the same business,  XQUIZ IT, to provide this year’s Trivia via zoom for members.  The GLA has also engaged with local businesses and is pleased to offer its members four options for the upcoming Trivia event: 1. GLA Trivia - Attend only - Free 2. Wine option 1 - Red or white wine delivered to the member valued up to $30 - Ticket price $15 3. Wine option 2 - Red or white wine delivered to the member valued up to $50 - Ticket price $25 4. Wine and snacks option - Red or White wine, and cheese/chocolate platter delivered to the member, valued up to $70 - Ticket Price  $40 During these difficult times the GLA would like to give its members an opportunity to socialise while adhering to social distancing requirements. Therefore the GLA is funding the event and allowing members to participate in the event free of charge and subsidising the additional options for members. The event will be hosted via zoom and members will be placed into teams. Mobile devices will be synced using an app to allow members to answer the questions. For those members choosing one of the wine options the ticket will request your address to be included which allows for delivery of the item. It will also request you advise which type of wine you would prefer. To ensure all deliveries are made prior to the event ticket sales will close at Midnight on the 7 September 2020. We hope our members are otherwise safe and well and look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming event.  

The Geelong Law Association invites members who practice in Personal Injury Law to a scheduled Zoom meeting to discuss challenges in the context of COVID-19. Given that most Personal Injury lawyers are working from home without face to face contact with clients and other practitioners, the Zoom meeting will allow them to interact about current issues within the relevant jurisdiction. The Zoom meeting is a free event and is designed for Personal Injury lawyers to remain in contact during this period. The session will go for approximately 40 minutes and will be hosted by Jaz Goddard, Associate at Maurice Blackburn.  An invitation to the Zoom meeting will be sent to members who RSVP ahead of the session. All aspects of Personal Injury Law are up for discussion such as preparing for and running conferences, mediations and hearings, and any new legislation and practice notes that have passed or been introduced this year and in light of COVID-19.  The GLA is also planning to hold further events for other practice areas.  If you are not a Personal Injury lawyer but would be interested in a session for members of your practice area, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Committee to make a suggestion. We look forward to seeing you at the Zoom meeting.

The Geelong Law Association invites members who practice in Wills and Estates to a scheduled Zoom meeting to discuss practice problems in the context of the change of social circumstances triggered by COVID-19. Given that most wills and estates lawyers are working from home without face to face contact with clients and other practitioners, the Zoom meeting will allow wills and estates lawyers to interact about current issues within the wills and estates jurisdiction. The Zoom meeting is a free event and is designed for wills and estates lawyers to remain in contact during this period. The session will go for approximately 40 minutes and will be hosted by Aaron Jolly, President of the Geelong Law Association and Principal and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at Whyte Just and Moore lawyers.  An invitation to the Zoom meeting will be sent to members who RSVP ahead of the session. All aspects of Wills and Estates are up for discussion such as Wills, administrating estates, signing issues with Wills and power of attorneys and any new legisliation that has passed this year and in light of covid-19.  The GLA is also planning to hold further events for other practice areas.  If you are not a Wills and Estates Lawyer but would be interested in a session for members of your practice area, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Committee to make a suggestion. We look forward to seeing you at the Zoom meeting.