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Southwest justice precinct a step closer Law Society Journal - 15/10/20 16:59 A new justice precinct in southwest Sydney is one step closer to becoming a reality, after years of campaigning by lawyers and the Law ...

. The Law Society has long advocated for improved court services in the region. President of the Law Society of NSW ...

Governments promise $1 million for study into Campbelltown

justice precinct Wollondilly Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 15/10/20 09:41 Big ideas: The artist's impression gives an indication of what the precinct might look like, if the business case... of a multi-jurisdictional justice precinct in the region. NSW Law Society president Elizabeth Espinosa said at the time ...

Sydney justice precinct receives $1 million funding boost Lawyers Weekly - 15/10/20 01:35 A $1 million strategic business investment will fund an investigation into a development plan for a community and justice precinct in one ... from a new economic base focused on justice services. The Law Society of NSW said the funding injection was needed to address ...

Governments promises $1 million for study into

Campbelltown justice precinct Campbelltown Macarthur Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 15/10/20 09:41 Following years of campaigning, the envisioned Campbelltown multi- jurisdictional justice precinct is one step... of a multi-jurisdictional justice precinct in the region. NSW Law Society president Elizabeth Espinosa said at the time ...

Governments promise $1 million for study into Campbelltown

justice precinct Camden-Narellan Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 15/10/20 09:41 Following years of campaigning, the envisioned Campbelltown multi- jurisdictional justice precinct is one step... of a multi-jurisdictional justice precinct in the region. NSW Law Society president Elizabeth Espinosa said at the time ...

2PK 1404 AM at October 16th 2020 4:31 PM 2PK 1404 AM - 16/10/20 16:31 base focused on justice and community service professions president of the Law Society New South Wales which had RV says this will provide a

Governments promise $1 million for study into Campbelltown

justice precinct Campbelltown Macarthur Advertiser (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 15/10/20 09:41 Following years of campaigning, the envisioned Campbelltown multi- jurisdictional justice precinct is one step... of a multi-jurisdictional justice precinct in the region. NSW Law Society president Elizabeth Espinosa said at the time ...

Radio 97 at October 16th 2020 4:30 PM - 16/10/20 16:30 focused on Justice and Community Service profession President of the Law Society New South Wales which had Harvey says this will provide a

2HD 1143AM at October 16th 2020 4:30 PM 2HD 1143AM - 16/10/20 16:30 justice and community service professions president of the Law Society New South Wales Richard Harvey says this will provide a massive boost

2TM Tamworth 1287AM at October 16th 2020 8:01 AM 2TM Tamworth 1287AM - 16/10/20 08:01 and justice precincts in the region President of the Law Society of New South Wales Richard Harvey says this will be this will boost rather

4WK 963AM at October 16th 2020 7:00 AM 4WK 963AM - 16/10/20 08:00 community and Justice precinct in the region President of the Law Society New South Wales Richard Harvey says it'll boost one of Australia's

2GF Radio at October 16th 2020 8:00 AM 2GF Radio - 16/10/20 08:00 of New South Wales Richard Harvey says there will be this will boost runner one of Australia's fastest-growing regions The Law Society's

Radio 2EL 1089AM at October 16th 2020 6:01 AM Radio 2EL 1089AM - 16/10/20 06:01 and Justice precinct in the region President of the Law Society of New South Wales Richard Harvey says this will boost one of Australia's

2MG 1449am at October 16th 2020 6:00 AM 2MG 1449am - 16/10/20 06:00 and just as precinct in the region president of the Law Society of New South Wales Richard Harvey says it will boost one of Australia's

Parramatta, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal to open The Daily Telegraph (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 25/08/20 11:14 Parramatta’s push to expand its legal precinct is gaining pace with the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal... , and has written to potential stakeholders including the Law Society of NSW and NSW Bar Association to join its...

Parramatta Council pushes for Supreme Court, law school The Daily Telegraph (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 05/08/20 19:52 A permanent Supreme Court and a law school could potentially pump $353 million into Parramatta’s economy — but Lord... , as well as inviting potential stakeholders including the Law Society of NSW and NSW Bar Association to join ...

New Tech Reforms BY NSW Parliament Ensure COVD Safety

of Lawyers and Clients News Of The Area - 08/10/20 16:46 LOCAL Law firms can continue to be COVID-19 safe as new reforms passed by NSW Parliament ensure video conferencing technology ... Mr Singh said. Clarence River & Coffs Harbour Regional Law Society Co- President Cassandra Banks has seen first-hand the ...

COVID-19: Pandemic prompts legal shake-up The Coffs Coast Advocate (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 05/10/20 10:00 Rapid pace of change continues as lawyers next to embrace the robot life Clarence River and Coffs Harbour Regional Law Society Co-President Cassandra Banks. THE integration of technology into ...

Lawyers welcome changes to sexual assault and family

violence laws Lawyers Weekly - 20/09/20 19:00 NSW’s legal body has welcomed changes to a law that compelled counsellors to report sexual assault and family violence to police, even when... and educational institutions. Law Society of NSW president Richard Harvey welcomed the reforms, adding that the Law ...

2MG 1449am at October 13th 2020 10:00 AM 2MG 1449am - 13/10/20 10:00 it controlled helped guide discussion on the issue the Law Society of New South Wales president Richard Harvey said it's a significant issue

Taking over the reins: Double appointment for Yuin woman

Sonja Stewart SBS (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 14/09/20 12:40 It's been a massive few weeks for Sonia Stewart, a proud Yuin woman from the south coast of New South Wales, who... Sonja Stewart attributes much of her achievements to the family support she received from early childhood. “I was brought up in an

Take It Blak podcast - EPISODE 17 Sonja Stewart SBS (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 14/09/20 15:05 It's been a massive few weeks for Sonja Stewart, a proud Yuin woman from the south coast of New South Wales, who... weeks for Sonja Stewart, a proud Yuin woman from the south coast of New South Wales, who has been appointed as CEO of the...

ABC Radio National at October 9th 2020 8:59 PM ABC Radio National - 09/10/20 20:59 Yuin woman Sonia Stewart following her landmark appointment with the Law Society of New South Wales speaking out is on Facebook and you can

ABC 24 (secondary) at September 6th 2020 3:15 AM ABC 24 (secondary) - 06/09/20 03:15 leaders, Sonia Stewart, first woman first Aboriginal woman on the Law Society of New South Wales. It's a wonderful appointment but there's

Sonja Stewart appointed Chair of The GO Foundation Women's Agenda - 02/09/20 14:08 Sonja Stewart has been appointed the first Indigenous Chair of The GO Foundation, an organisation providing opportunities for Indigenous ... executive director at GO since 2018 and was recently appointed CEO of the NSW Law Society, a role that commenced just ...

Minters reports two coronavirus cases Financial Review (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 23/07/20 12:52 Save Log in or Subscribe to save article Share HWL Ebsworth has grabbed the headlines over the past week, but it’s... light duties for a while. New broom The NSW Law Society has a new chief executive in Sonja Stewart. Ms Stewart ...

Movers & shakers: ex IBAC executive joins TEQSA The Mandarin - 03/09/20 15:19 The latest senior public sector appointments from across the country. Senior Executive Service Liz Luchetti Band 2 Graeme Barden and ... Commission. Stewart recently began in her new role as CEO of the NSW Law Society. TAS animal welfare Rod Gobbey has been ...

Top 10 in 12 days: What law students should know about the

law today Lawyers Weekly - 27/07/20 06:25 Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé takes a look back at the last two weeks to round up the top 10 stories that young lawyers should know about the ... difficult to thrive. 10: NSW Law Society welcomes new CEO Finally, the Law Society of NSW welcomed new CEO <...

Family courts welcome new registrars Lawyers Weekly - 17/08/20 19:00 The Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court have appointed seven registrars as part of an ongoing and extensive recruitment ... is an accredited specialist in family law, a member of the NSW Law Society’s family law committee, and family law ...

Tech execs lay low in face of Social Dilemma The Sydney Morning Herald (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 01/10/20 00:27 The sobering Netflix social media documentary The Social Dilemma is the surprise hit everyone is talking about. The... field of 26 candidates. Not to be confused with the Bar Association, the NSW Law Society is the peak industry ...

Helping hands Boorowa News (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 01/10/20 09:00 It can be one of the most undervalued parts of the home buying or selling process, but conveyancing services are... a search on the Australian Institute of Conveyancers NSW Division website or through the Law Society NSW website...

ABC Illawarra at September 24th 2020 3:56 PM ABC Illawarra - 24/09/20 15:56 o'clock you're talking about the new South Wales drug court now we've spoken to the head of the Law Society was investment knows about this

Sophie Quince's journey to becoming a lawyer without an

ATAR Lithgow Mercury (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 09/09/20 14:30 An aspiring legal eagle is reassuring Lithgow HSC students that there is more than one way to secure a place at... am today without him," she said. According to The Law Society of New South Wales, 74 per cent of Australian law school graduates ...

E-conveyancing rules bake in a five-year duopoly Financial Review (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 07/10/20 16:24 Save Log in or Subscribe to save article Share Policymakers set the scene for a duopoly to dominate electronic... for a national framework. The ACCC, along with groups such as the NSW Law Society, supports it. Sympli dismisses the risk...

Review of legal framework around video cameras worn by

police released ABC Radio National - 25/08/20 08:45 The main recommendation is NSW Police should continue to have discretion about when to activate the recording. It's a disappointment to ... the recording. It's a disappointment to groups including the NSW Law Society, Legal Aid, the Aboriginal Legal Service and...

Law Society welcomes new Closing Gap Agreement Mirage News - 30/07/20 15:36 Law Society of NSW The Law Society of NSW has welcomed the inclusion of targets in the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap to reduce ... Law Society of NSW The Law Society of NSW has welcomed the inclusion of targets in the new National Agreement on Closing ...

Radio 2EL 1089AM at July 31st 2020 8:00 PM Radio 2EL 1089AM - 31/07/20 20:00 adults and the number of children in care by 2031 Law Society of New South Wales president Richard Harvey says it's a good start while we

Law firm has spent decades helping locals Blue Mountains Gazette (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 22/07/20 09:00 PROUD HISTORY: Arthur Stanton Lamrock and staff members stand in front of the old Lamrock's office. This is a great... firm now has a number of solicitors accredited by the Law Society of New South Wales as specialists. Several solicitors who have ...

Controversial law firm fights NSW Law Society on complaint

over COVID-19 actions Lawyers Weekly - 03/09/20 19:00 The controversial principal of G&B Lawyers has been served a complaint by NSW Law Society after controversial statements and actions made ... of the letter on Facebook, Mr Buckley hit back at the Law Society writing: “The NSW Law Society is trying to ...

Lawyer’s bold bid to end the lockdown Tweed Daily News (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 29/07/20 17:42 A Sydney lawyer who went viral for telling Melbourne residents they did not need to wear masks is trying to take... on one of his GoFundMe accounts he acted "at the request of the NSW Law Society". In June, he advised Victorians to avoid...

Gillard Family Lawyers welcome experienced practitioner to

their ranks Newcastle Herald (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 25/07/20 00:30 Accredited family law specialist Alan Wright has joined Gillard Family Lawyers as in-house special counsel,... accreditation is a peer assessment process overseen by the Law Society of NSW enabling legal practitioners to be recognised for ...

Wollongong secretary banned from working in law firms over

alleged $20k theft from clients Illawarra Mercury (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 27/09/20 15:34 A Wollongong woman found to have ripped off money from clients while employed as a secretary at Heard McEwen Legal... 's independent regulator. The NSW Law Society initiated legal proceedings against Lisa Brincat in the NSW Civil ...

Former NSW lawyer jailed for $1.5m fraud Deniliquin Pastoral Times - 28/08/20 16:59 Luke Jerome Adamson, once a NSW criminal solicitor, has been jailed for at least two years after defrauding some of his former clients of ... 2003 until he was barred from practising in 2013, when the Law Society of NSW placed his business into receivership.The court ...

Michael Ghobrial: Penrith lawyer spent clients’ cash on

cocaine, gambling The Daily Telegraph (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 18/09/20 14:20 A former lawyer from western Sydney who defrauded his clients of almost half a million dollars to feed his out of... that the University of Sydney graduate had been reprimanded by the Law Society of NSW that year and was fined $4000 after an ...

Luke Adamson: Disgraced lawyer sentenced over $1.5m

fraud The Daily Telegraph (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 30/07/20 16:03 A northern beaches solicitor once considered for a job as a magistrate defrauded clients out of $1.49 million and... accounts for a number of years before complaints were made to the NSW Law Society in 2013. media_cameraThe closest Luke ...

Former NSW lawyer jailed for $1.5m fraud Eastern Riverina Chronicle (Licensed by Copyright Agency) - 28/08/20 16:31 A former NSW criminal solicitor who defrauded nearly $1.5 million from his clients will spend at least two years... 2003 until he was barred from practising in 2013, when the Law Society of NSW placed his business into receivership. The court ...

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