2025 NSW Young Lawyers Professional Development Day

Saturday 26 July 2025 · 5 CPD Units

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Registrations are now open for the 2025 NSW Young Lawyers Professional Development Day, taking place on Saturday, 26 July 2025 at the Mercure Hotel, Sydney.

A flagship NSW Young Lawyers event, the day provides a valuable opportunity for early career lawyers from across NSW to come together to enjoy a day of professional development and networking followed by a special gala dinner.

This year’s dynamic program will feature a range of panel discussions and presentations from subject matter experts and experienced members of the profession on essential topics for early career lawyers including:

  • harnessing the power of communication;
  • mastering court etiquette and procedure;
  • exploring the power of GenAI;
  • strengths-based career development; and
  • building mental flexibility.

Click here to view the full program, packed with panel discussions and presentations from leading subject matter experts and experienced members of the profession. Learn more about our inspiring speakers below.

Professional headshot station available throughout the day – no booking required. Drop in any time to update your LinkedIn or firm profile photo.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to nominate and vote for the 2026 NSW Young Lawyers patron and charity as well as earn up to five CPD points.

We look forward to having you join us.

DETAILS

Date Saturday 26 July 2025
Timings Arrival & morning tea: 9:50am - 10:20am
Program: 10:20am - 5:10pm
Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue Mercure
818-820 George St
Sydney NSW 2000
CPD 5 CPD Units
Cost

Program, Networking and Dinner: $105 per person (incl. GST)
Program Only: $70 per person (incl. GST)
Networking and Dinner Only: $55 per person (incl. GST)
*Registrations close by Saturday 12th July or until sold out


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SPEAKERS

The Honourable Ann Ainslie-Wallace AM | Read bio
Acting Judge, District Court of NSW

 

Lida Kaban | Read bio
General Counsel,
Department of Communities
and Justice, and NSW Young Lawyers 2025 Patron

Timothy Roberts | Read bio
President,
NSW Young Lawyers 

 

Linden Barnes | Read bio
Senior Ethics Solicitor,
The Law Society of NSW

Anneka Ferguson | Read bio
Solicitor, Walker Gibbs and King and Senior Lecturer, UNSW PLT

Anna Fischer | Read bio
Wellbeing Manager,
The Law Society of NSW

     

Theo Kapodistrias | Read bio
Senior Legal Counsel, Gentrack (Global) and Director, Association of Corporate Counsel Australia, Speaker and Coach

Katherine Lau | Read bio
Professional Support Solicitor,
Professional Support Unit,
The Law Society of NSW

Heather McKinnon | Read bio
Partner, Bryant McKinnon Lawyers

 

Nicholas Mendoza-Jones | Read bio
Senior Legal Transformation Manager,
Gilbert + Tobin
 

Gemma Mercedes Curcio | Read bio
Lawyer and Professional Development Coach
Gemma Mercedes Coaching

Paul Monaghan | Read bio
Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit,
The Law Society of NSW

Claudia Robinson | Read bio
Solicitor, Financial Rights Legal Centre and Chair,
NSW Young Lawyers Human Rights
Sub-Committee

Marie Russo | Read bio
Secretary, NSW Young Lawyers and Solicitor,
Access Law Group
 

Dilan Thampapillai | Read bio
Dean, School of Law, University of Wollongong