Events and engagements

The supervision of lawyers who are new to legal practice is a long-accepted part of the lawyer’s journey. But there are plenty of indications that this is something the profession is not necessarily doing as well as it could. Poor supervision has been linked to unhappiness at work, failure to retain staff, and ethical lapses. Meanwhile, good supervision can be a vital source of learning and guidance, setting new lawyers up for fulfilling and rewarding careers. In this session we ask: what is good supervision? What are the responsibilities of both supervisor and supervisee? And what are the best ways of building supervision relationships that are trusting, effective, and enable the development of professional excellence? Chair: Dr Felicity Bell, Deputy Director, The Centre for the Future of the Legal Profession James Abbott, Partner, Corrs Ko Ko Aung, Special Counsel, Albert Arthur Lawyers Peta Stevenson, Partner, Kings Wood Mallesons

The one-day summit will provide a unique forum to examine not only the legal innovations in artificial intelligence but will also raise complex discussions on the truth and accuracy in legal practice and the potential new risks to the trust in lawyer-client relationships. From practical applications to big-picture questions on the future of law, participants will gain valuable insights into how AI is influencing the practice of law today – and how it may transform the profession in the years ahead.