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Recorded Webinar: Learning from the Mistakes of Others: A Lesson in Ethics for Busy Practitioners

When work gets busy, it is all too easy to fall into the routine of everyday life. It is often not until we hear of the publicised mistakes of others that we get the big wake-up call and take the time to reflect on our practices to consider whether we have developed any bad, risky

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About the Webinar

When work gets busy, it is all too easy to fall into the routine of everyday life. It is often not until we hear of the publicised mistakes of others that we get the big wake-up call and take the time to reflect on our practices to consider whether we have developed any bad, risky or unethical habits. To help succession lawyers avoid repeating mistakes made by others, this session shall:

  • Examine the facts and identify the takeaway lessons for practitioners from recent cases in which a practitioner was found guilty of professional misconduct or unsatisfactory professional conduct
  • Spotlight on ethical and professional risks in not clearly following client or court’s instructions
  • Scope and limitations on the practitioner duty of care
  • Explore cases including LSC v Cass [2023] QCAT 320 (the ethical issues which can arise when taking instructions from joint clients) and Council of the Law Society of NSW v Ip [2023] NSWCATOD 157 (dealing with mistakes in a legal document and as to execution and witnessing of document).

Presented By

Carolyn Sparke KC
Barrister, Victorian Bar Melbourne, Vic

Carolyn Sparke KC graduated from Melbourne University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science. She was admitted to Practice (completing her articles at Minter Ellison) in 1989, and joined the Bar in 1991. She took Silk in 2012.

Carolyn has been a barrister for over 30 years, commencing at the Bar with a broad commercial practice in property law, building cases (when a science degree comes in handy), insolvency and insurance, but for most of that time specialising in equity, trusts and deceased estate cases of all types, as well as superannuation-related issues. She also works in the Administration and guardianship jurisdiction, including looking at the roles and powers of Attorneys under power.

Carolyn is one of the founding authors of the LexisNexis Wills Probate and Administration Service. She is the Victorian Bar's representative on the VCAT Guardianship List users committee. In addition, Carolyn is a Member of the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners, with an Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes. She has completed a qualification in International Arbitration with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She has long experience as a Mediator.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in succession law - Australia wide.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim 1 CPD unit - Ethics

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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