Achieving More: from Great to Greater

THE INSTITUTE OF BARRISTERS’ CLERKS’ CONFERENCE 2017

Achieving More: From Great to Greater

Venue: Pullman London St Pancras Hotel, 100 – 110 Euston Road, London NW1 2AJ

Date: Saturday 11th November 2017 M orning Agenda

9.15 AM Coffee/Registration plus Sponsors’ Exhibition

10.00 AM Conference Welcome by Cliff Holland Conference Chairman, Senior Practice Manager, Matrix Chambers

10.10 AM Conference Welcome by Nick Hill IBC Chairman, Senior Clerk, 3 New Square

10.20 AM Keynote Speech by Andrew Walker QC Vice Chairman of the Bar

10.40 AM Guest Speaker: Robert Rinder (also known as Judge Rinder) Barrister, 2 Hare Court

11.20 AM Coffee & Refreshments

11.45 AM Open Forum Moderator: Cliff Holland, Senior Practice Manager, Matrix Chambers Panel: Andrew Walker QC, Vice Chairman of the Bar Mrs Justice Whipple DBE Tony McDaid, Chief Executive and Director of Clerking, No 5 Chambers Sam Mercer, Head of Policy, Equality & Diversity and CSR, Bar Council David Osborne, Solicitor, Old Bailey Solicitors

12.45 PM Speech by FREEBAR Introduction to FreeBar, the LGBT+ network for the Bar A short presentation by this network on the importance of inclusivity in chambers Speaker: Alex Southern, Clerk, Brick Court Chambers

1.00 PM Lunch plus Sponsors’ Exhibition M orning Agenda A fternoon Agenda

2.15 PM Workshop A Remember to be Remembered Ongoing brain research clearly shows that we can inﬂ uence (and develop) our own memory and that of others far more than previously thought. This workshop focuses on ‘how’ memory is strengthened and ‘why’ the brain engages in this manner. This session is not just about listening to someone talk… Speaker: Martijn van der Spoel, Chartered Psychologist, Glia Learning

2.15 PM Workshop B Fair Allocation of Work Practical guidance and chambers experiences for monitoring the allocation of work for equality and diversity purposes. Includes explanation of BSB rules on this, examples of systems using chambers management software, and the role of clerks in this process. Speakers: Lucy Barbet, Senior Clerk, 11 KBW Natalie Hearn, Project Manager, Matrix Chambers

2.15 PM Workshop C Back to the Future Examining the role of the contemporary bar clerk in this ever changing competitive sector Possible future challenges Keeping traditional values Skills required to future-proof yourself Speakers: Don Turner, PME Training Bill Conner, ABC Chambers Solutions LLP

3.00 PM Afternoon Tea plus Sponsors’ Exhibition

3.30 PM Workshop D When is a Brief Fee not a Brief Fee? Discussing the experiences and principles of fee negotiations Speakers: Gary Brown, Senior Clerk, 3 Temple Gardens David Goddard, Senior Clerk, 4 Stone Buildings

3.30 PM Workshop E Pressure and Stress Management This interactive session will examine the value of various pressure and stress management techniques. Its context is the brain’s thinking patterns and how they can be inﬂ uenced. Speaker: Martijn van der Spoel, Chartered Psychologist, Glia Learning

4.15 PM Conference Close by Cliff Holland Conference Chairman, Senior Practice Manager, Matrix Chambers

4.30 PM Post Conference Drinks Reception Nobel Suite, Pullman London MAIN SPONSOR