InBrief

Members are invited to attend "Mediation Masterclass" with Sir Laurence Street, which will be held in the Common Room at 5.15 on Monday, 2 November.� Hear from a� renowned expert in the field and stay for the in-depth question and answer session, to be moderated by Angela Bowne SC, chair of the Bar Association's ADR Committee. This is an important opportunity for mediators and those with a particular interest in mediation to have an in-depth session with Australia’s most experienced mediator. Share his experience in resolving complex or novel issues in mediation.

Sir Laurence Street AC KCMG KStJ has played a leading role in introducing and practising commercial� mediation and conciliation in Australia. He has conducted well over 1,500 successful mediations/conciliations in commercial and other disputes, often involving sensitive matters, international parties and issues, multiple parties and very substantial monetary or property issues. Sir Laurence has just returned from San Francisco where last week he was a member of a five person discussion panel, including four North American mediators, called ‘The Titans of ADR’ for the Licensing Executive Society (USA and Canada). The week before, under the auspices of the Australian Institute of Building, he conducted a five day lecture tour of five New Zealand cities. Attendance will attract 1.5 CPD points in the Advocacy Strand and 1.5 CPD points towards accreditation or re-accreditation as a mediator under the National Standards.

27 October 2009