Wellbeing for Criminal Lawyers
OND233N43B3
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour in Practice Management & Business Skills
This program is based on NSW legislation
Practice Management and Business Skills
4.15pm to 5.15pm Wellbeing for Criminal Lawyers
- Thinking about being “busy” in a different way
- Developing and maintaining a sustainable and enjoyable practice
- Managing your diary
- Implementing changes in diet, sleep and exercise, and how to do it right now!
- How to feel great about yourself
A Panel Discussion:
Facilitated by: Michelle Karim, Director of Karim + Nicol Lawyers, Accredited Criminal Law Specialist and Organisational Wellness Coach
Panellists include:
Phoebe MacDougall, Solicitor, MacDougall and Hydes
Sarah Khan, Principal Solicitor and Founder, Khan Law and Associates
Trudie Cameron, Practice Director, Armstrong Legal
Angela Cooney, National Practice Director, Armstrong Legal
Presenters
Michelle Karim
Michelle joined Karim + Nicol Lawyers in 2019, when she was appointed Director. She is a highly experienced criminal defence lawyer. In 2015 Michelle’s experience and expertise was recognised by the Law Society of NSW as an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist. Whilst Michelle is passionate about all aspects of the law, she is most passionate about preserving the legal rights of the individual. She has a reputation as a fierce advocate in defending her clients and has enjoyed success in many high profile cases. Michelle is well regarded and trusted by the Judiciary and leading barristers. She has developed a strong network of specialist advisors to ensure her clients receive the highest level of service and support. Michelle has had the conduct of matters in the Local Court, Children’s Court, District Court and Supreme Court including the Court of Criminal Appeal. Michelle appears throughout Sydney metropolitan and regional NSW courts. Michelle was Chair of the NSW Rugby League Judiciary. She provides advice and advocacy in respect of sporting regulatory issues, including in relation to the Rugby League judiciary. She also advises clients under investigation or who have been charged both domestically and internationally. Michelle is a graduate of both the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney, and is admitted to practice in New South Wales and the High Court of Australia . She has lectured in Criminal Law at the University of Technology and has been a key figure in the organisation of continuing legal education in the profession. In 2021 Michelle was listed as one of NSW recommended criminal lawyers and traffic and DUI lawyers by Doyles Guide.
Phoebe MacDougall
Phoebe has worked exclusively in the criminal law field for the past 6 years, beginning her legal career in a highly successful private boutique Sydney firm and more recently, she was employed at the NSW Public Defenders Office, working with the States leading Barristers on a range of high-profile serious criminal matters. Through this role she was able to assist in the representation of vulnerable clients often from low socio-economic and disadvantaged backgrounds providing her an acute awareness of how to help her clients navigate what is often the most challenging time in their lives. Phoebe has a varied practice, having instructed Counsel in the Land and Environment Court, District and Supreme Courts. Much of Phoebe’s practice is devoted to representing clients charged with matters in the Local Court ranging from traffic matters and drug possessions to assaults. In 2022, she was listed as one of the state’s rising stars in criminal defence law. She has also been recognised for her contribution to the legal community when she received an Australian Law Award at the 2020 Lawyers Weekly Law Awards and was a Finalist in the 2019 Women in Law Awards.
Sarah Khan
Our principal, Sarah Khan has an in depth and unique career in law. Although she did not start her career with the intention of specialising in criminal law, her exposure in the field and guidance from competent mentors, enhanced a passion she chose to pursue. She started as a paralegal in a boutique firm, and then as assistant to two prominent barristers (one of whom has been appointed to the District Court bench). Sarah then took on a tipstaff position with a Judge in the Supreme Court of NSW. She continued as an Associate with a variety of Judges for an additional year until she moved into private practice, once again specialising in criminal law. In addition to becoming a senior criminal law practitioner, Sarah was fortunate enough to also work in other areas of law, giving her a diverse set of skills and expanding her knowledge more broadly. Sarah regularly appears as an advocate and finds her passion and strength lies in the courtroom fiercely defending her clients. She is passionate about great results and having a strong presence in Court. She says “preparation and respect is key”. Sarah has appeared before the NSW courts in some of the State’s most important cases and continues to brief the country’s leading barristers in her matters. She also appears interstate. Sarah is an active member of her profession and volunteers her time with other organisations, promoting issues affecting her community or encouraging awareness amongst her peers. She is also a mentor to her junior colleagues and students whishing to pursue a career in law. She is approachable and called upon for advice regularly.
Trudie Cameron
Trudie Cameron is the Practice Director of Criminal Law (NSW) at Armstrong Legal. This role sees her responsible for supervising and managing the New South Wales Criminal Law team in addition to running her own criminal practice. Trudie is an accredited specialist in criminal law, practising in criminal law and traffic law. She also represents clients with respect to intentional torts matters involving proceedings against the NSW Police and/or Corrective Services. Trudie appears regularly in Local and District Courts in matters ranging from sentencing, defended hearings and severity and/or conviction appeals. Trudie has appeared as an instructing solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court. Trudie also appears in the Magistrates and Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory.
Angela Cooney
Angela Cooney is the National Practice Director of Criminal Law at Armstrong Legal and is an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist. She manages a team of around 25 criminal lawyers and paralegals nationally, as well as managing her own case load. Angela is a confident and formidable advocate for her clients. She commonly appears in very complex and serious matters but is able to assist clients with all kinds of criminal and traffic offences. Angela is an experienced court advocate having appeared in the Local and District Court, the Court of Criminal Appeal as well as in federal jurisdictions in a multitude of matters, including complex strictly indictable trials. Angela is passionate about providing clients with high quality and easy to understand legal advice and her experience allows her to provide clients with a first-class service. Angela has been practicing for over a decade in Criminal Law, firstly working in regional NSW before starting with Armstrong Legal. She achieved Accredited Specialisation in 2017, and was a recommended Traffic Lawyer by the Doyle’s Guide in both 2021 and 2022.