3 CPD Units covering Ethics, Professional Skills and Practice Management

Available by Webinar Only!

Chair:  Nadine Lambert - Office of the Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner 

9.00am – 10.00am                          
How to eliminate sexual harassment and what to do when sexual harassment occurs in the legal profession – (Professional Skills/Practice Management)
Presenter:  Kate Eastman SC - New Chambers 

This seminar will focus on practical measures and tips to prevent sexual harassment in workplaces, including policies and leading cultural change. The second part of the seminar will focus on what to do  and what not to do, if sexual harassment occurs from the perspectives of the victims, bystanders, perpetrators and employers. This part will cover trauma informed approaches, complaint handling, procedural fairness and privacy

10.15am – 11.15am                       
What does 7 years as Commissioner tell me about the profession - (Ethics) 
Presenter:  Greg May – Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner

Commissioner May will reflect on his 7 years in that role, and tell you what the most common mistakes are that practitioners make, what you should do to avoid complaints, and what you might consider doing when a complaint is made against you.

11.30am – 12.30pm                       
Amendments to LPEAC Rule 11 Practice Management Course - (Practice Management) 
Presenters:
Ros Burke - Director, Ethics and Practice
Desire Holland – Programme Manager GDLP

This session will provide an overview of the changes to LPEAC Rule 11, to be implemented on 1 April 2021, which introduce the requirement to complete an accredited practice management course before being entitled to practice as a principal.

Please select each session you wish to attend below.