Practice Management & Skills

Issues covered include: career progression, legal career, emotional intelligence, EQ, corporate ladder, reputation and integrity, cognitive bias, ethical decision making, in-house counsel ethics

Issues covered include: Privacy Act, privacy law reform, privacy priorities

Issues covered include: bullying and harrassment, bully policies, Health and Safety at Work Act, WorkSafe, ERA, collective bargaining, Fair Pay Agreements, Holidays Act Audits, Labour audit

Issues covered include: board roles, lawyers on boards, Crown Entities Act 2004, board members

Issues covered include: Legal Framework for Decisions, Recognising the Wider Context, The Process, Decision Making Tools, Use of Information, Potential Challenges to a Decision

Issues covered include: legal responsibility, ethical responsibility, profressional responsibility, behaviour

Issues covered include: How to Choose a Career Path that Allows you to Flourish, How to Excel and Thrive in Law as a Female Practitioner, The Importance of Professional Ethics, Cultivating an Inclusive and Supportive Workplace, Strategies to Overcome Challenges and Roadblocks

Issues covered include: business development essentials, goals, systems, LinkedIn, marketing, self-promotion, media, communications, sole practitioners, small firms, medium firms

WEB213NZA41: Effective time management & maximising the output of staff in a work day or while you’re in the courtroom is one of the most difficult tasks in a busy law practice. The good news is that time management does not have to be hard. Learn how to maximise your time & plan, organise & set realistic priorities, aligned to your individual, team & organisational goals

WEB213NZA42: Understanding your professional and ethical responsibility is fundamental for legal practitioners and those who manage and operate law practices. Join Steph Dyhrberg and Claire Paterson over two hours as they examine the key changes to the Lawyers Conduct and Client Care Rules and provide an update on recent and significant cases before the Disciplinary Tribunal. Walk away with the tools to ensure you are compliant with your professional obligations.

WEB213NZA40: Spend the afternoon with barrister, Paul Sills. This masterclass workshop will enable you to take a deep dive into mediation best practices and strategies. Work through practical real world examples and develop insights and tools to implement in your practice. Examine how to maximise the benefits of mediation and explore different high level strategies, styles and techniques. This masterclass is specifically tailored to refine your approach to disputes.

WEB213NZA09: 6 years in, we are now starting to see the courts consider the finer points of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Attend this webinar and you will review recent case law and examine the emerging trends in wake of the pandemic.

WEB213NZA10: As a legal professional, you will frequently work with people and families who have past or present issues regarding mental health, cognitive functioning and adverse trauma reactions. Over time working within the legal profession can also affect our own mental health and functioning. This highly practical programme will be delivered by a consultant clinical psychologist to provide insight into how to recognise and address this mental health issue when it arises.

WEB213NZA1: Managing risk well protects people, reputation and value and identifies better ways of working. To do this, businesses need to take a holistic approach to identifying risks and understand what you need to do to protect value for the business and all its stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, regulators and others.

Are you across the latest risk & governance issues impacting directors & officers in 2021? Enhance your business decision making with this expertly curated guide. Gain tips on how directors can better manage climate change legal risk. Consider recent officer prosecutions under the Health and Safety at Work Act & benefit from best practice guidance on the administration of corporate governance policies. Walk away with the skills essential to enhancing your long-term strategy & business resilience.WEB219NZA15

It’s no secret that being a successful lawyer takes more than just knowing the law. Whether you operate a small to medium sized law firm or have a sole practice, having the right set of skills can be the difference between getting ahead and being forgotten. From improving legal operations to cyber resilience, and business development to financial management strategies, this seminar is crucial to setting your practice up for success now and for the years to come. WEB2111NZA20

It’s no secret that being a successful lawyer takes more than just knowing the law. The key to setting lawyers apart in a competitive environment is strong business development and personal branding skills. Join Ben Paul, Director and Founder of the BD Ladder, in this two-hour practical intensive and take a deep dive into the essential activities and skills you need to grow your practice. Walk away with a stronger understanding of how to nurture your clients and increase your bottom line. WEB223NZA09

Innovating your legal practice or developing an innovative mindset are key to thriving in a competitive and changing market, so what knowledge and skills do you need to achieve success? Learn about business models, automation systems and the importance of legal project management skills. Plus, consider the future of legal practice, and the challenges and opportunities for the legal profession. Walk away with the tools essential to creating a more flexible, adaptable and efficient practice. WEB223NZA30

Representing children and young people who have or are alleged to have committed an offence can be tough. To best represent them it is vital that you have a firm understanding of the core issues of their case and the underlying factors that contribute to offending. Join our experienced panel who will discuss how to approach a youth justice matter and the related issues. WEB223NZA51

The key to any successful organisation is their legal executive and support staff. Building on the success of our last series, gain valuable and practical insights to develop excellence and resilience in your career. Examine key time management techniques & valuable Microsoft skills. Learn to deal with different communication styles and how to build and maintain a healthy level of confidence and self-esteem in the workforce. WEB226NZA35

Legal Executives and support staff deal with multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines. You’ll gain valuable insights, tips, and practical takeaways to take your skills in file management to a new level to allow you to deal with deadlines and competing priorities proficiently. WEB226NZA35A

Legal Executives and support staff are often forced to learn skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel with little, if any formal training. This session, tailored for legal executives and support staff, delivers what you need to hit the road running and gives a valuable update for those with experience in these areas. WEB227NZA35B

Key to communicating in your team, and with different stakeholders in the workplace, is to understand how to change your communication style to get your message across in a clear and concise manner. You’ll learn valuable tools to allow you to effectively communicate with different communication styles at any time. WEB228NZA35C

You’ll learn what it takes to grow, maintain, and develop a healthy level of confidence and self-esteem that will propel your career and support you while working in teams and with different stakeholders. WEB229NZA35D

Join a program for legal support staff and executive assistants. Discover invaluable insights on best practices for managing legal administrative tasks, effective communication with your team and optimising workflow to improve your efficiency. Gain essential knowledge on terminology and procedures to better support your team. Enhance your skills and expand your professional development opportunities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to your success and to your team. WEB236NZA13Z

Enhance your skills and expand your professional development opportunities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to your success and to your team. WEB236NZA13CZ

Will you and your firm be ready when lawyers and law firms will need to be AML/CFT compliant? With the second stage of amendments of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act amendments set to take effect on 1 June 2024, and then again in 2025, it's crucial to understand what has changed and how it will impact your practice. WEB247NZA03

Given the rise in electronic signatures and contracts, it is crucial to stay updated on the risks given current cybersecurity risks and regulatory requirements. Navigate risk mitigation strategies and the possibilities of disputes plus the opportunities and future trends of electronic contracts and how to maximise their benefits but avoid any pitfalls. WEB248NZA04

The 2023 Amendment Regulations have been implemented in stages, affecting practicing lawyers and financial institutions in several ways. Notably, key aspects of customer due diligence, have been impacted by these amendments. What if the client does not disclose that they have a nominee shareholder? Who should you identify if you receive instructions from another lawyer? WEB2410NZA14