Litigation Issues for All Government Lawyers
Issues covered include: model government litigants, privileges, immunities, public sector witnesses
Description
As a government lawyer you may not litigate all day, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to deal with disputes, navigate appeals of decisions or delve into litigation practices from time to time. So what exactly do government lawyers need to be aware of should litigation arise? The ethical parameters of the Model Government litigant; preparing public sector witnesses; understanding the extent of government privilege and immunities obligations and more.
Attend and earn 3 CPD units including:
2 units in Professional Skills
1 units in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
9.00am to 10.00am: The Model of a Modern Government Litigant
- What justifies a requirement for government to litigate differently?
- What does being a modern model litigant require?
- Why does it matter and what can go wrong?
- At what points in litigation do these issues most often arise and require greater vigilance?
- First response and managing client expectations
- Knowing when and how to settle
Presented by Bridie Nolan, Barrister, 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
Professional Skills
10.00am to 11.00am: Privileges and Immunities Applying to Government
- Issues with legal professional privilege or client legal privilege for government
- Public interest immunity
Presented by Dr Juliet Lucy, Barrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers
11.00am to 11.15am Morning Tea
Professional Skills
11.15am to 12.15pm: Public Sector Witnesses Required to Give Evidence: Guidance and Advice
- Types of forum and powers:
- A court
- A Royal Commission
- The Ombudsman or other integrity body
- Parliament
- Obligations and protections
- Preparation
Presented by Maria Panos, Special Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
Venue
Cliftons Sydney
Level 3, 10 Spring Street
Sydney 2000
NSW
Australia
Directions
Nearby Public Transport:
Train Stations - Wynyard 400m OR Martin Place 500m
Bus Interchange - Clarence Street 450m
Ferry - Circular Quay 1.2km
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