We are located on the Mid North Coast and our regional law society encompasses an area from Grafton in the North to Macksville in the South and out to Dorrigo. The majority of our members are sole practitioners or members of small regional firms. As a regional law society we promote collegiality and a sense of community.
Annual CLE/CPD/MCLE Conference, AGM and Dinner:
Our annual CPD conferences were held on 25 and 26 February 2016. This year we held two full day conferences in both Grafton and Coffs Harbour. The Coffs conference was held at the Professional Centre in Park Avenue and the Grafton conference at the Community and Functions Centre in Duke Street. Our guest speakers provided attendees with vital information on new and updated legislation, case studies and practical examples from recent caselaw as well as guidelines, hints and tips essential to running a professional and ethical practice. Our attendees also gained valuable CPD points.
Speakers:
Linden Barnes – Ethics and Professional Responsibility & Professional Skills
Darryl Browne – Family Provisions Act Claims
John Fleming – Costs Agreements workshop
Katrina Glebe – 'Organising your Kaos'
Our AGM and Annual Dinner was held at Toast Espresso, Grafton on Friday 26 February 2016 following the Grafton conference.
Young Lawyers
Once a month our local Young Lawyers meet for lunch at a central venue. This has become a great opportunity for attendees to build relationships and provide a stronger local network of Young Lawyers.
Charity Donations
This year we are pleased to have been able to donate to two worthy Charities - REAP in Coffs Harbour and The New School of Arts Neighbourhood House Inc. in Grafton.
Councillor Pair
Jodie Thurgood from the Stacks Law Firm in Port Macquarie is our Councillor Pair. Jodie was elected to the NSW Law Society Council in October 2014 for a three year term.
Our President, Cassandra Banks is the Councillor Pair for Mid North Coast Regional Law Society. Cassandra was elected to the NSW Law Society Council in October 2015 for a three year term.
Executive Committee
Elections for positions on the Executive Committee will occur at the next AGM in Feb/March 2017.
If you would like to become a financial member of our regional law society please contact our treasurer:
Kymberlei Goodacre (of Coffs Law Co) on (02) 5606 1225 or kymberlei@coffslawco.com.au
Membership fees:
Principal: $150.00
Employed solicitor: $100.00
Law Student: $50.00
Legislation:
Courts:
General:
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President Cassandra Banks
Vice President Michelle Herrmann |
Treasurer Kymberlei Goodacre
Young Lawyers Representative |
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Secretary Kim Anderson |
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