City Of Sydney Law Society upcoming events

Structuring: back to basics - review of decision points when choosing a business structure (Substantive Law) (01 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Speakers: Nick Stevens and Andrew Andreyev, Solicitors - ADLV Law

About the webinar:

A review of decision points when choosing a business structure, such as:

• fixed vs discretionary entitlements;

• Capital vs revenue assets;

• Risk separation;

• co’s vs trusts vs partnerships vs co-ownership;

• Family trusts and dividends;

• TIC vs joint tenants;

• Land tax.

Managing client expectations in a post AI world (Professional Skills) (08 Jul 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Speaker: Andrew Smiles, Corporate Lawyer

About the webinar:

Why unlimited information has increased the need for judgment and discernment? Clients have ChatGPT and some clients now approach lawyers with the attitude of, so what are they paying lawyers for?

As AI transforms access to legal information, lawyers are facing new challenges around client expectations, perceived value, pricing, confidentiality and trust. In this interactive session, Andrew Smiles (corporate and commercial) and Zoë Durand (family law) explore how the lawyer-client relationship is evolving since AI and why judgment, strategy and human insight may become the profession's most valuable assets.

If you've ever heard a client say "ChatGPT said something different" or "Can't AI do that?", this session is for you.

Claims & Conflict in Conveyancing - Title Insurance as a Risk Management Tool (Practice Management and Business Skills) (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Speaker: Josh Wright, Lawyer/Business Development Manager - Stewart Title Limited

Staff Management - Developing Staff, Managing Personalities & Guiding Ambition (Practice Management and Business Skills) (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Speaker: Adrian Grech, Adrian Grech Consulting