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Tuesday Lunchtime Speaker Series |
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- Justice Francis MacGregor
The President of The Seychelles Court of Appeal, Justice Francis MacGregor, addressed a gathering of staff and some guests on Monday 2nd November. Justice MacGregor gave us an overview of the Seychelles' Legal System, a rare hybrid system, evolving from French civil law and English common law. He also spoke about his visit to Australia to attend the recent 4th International Conference on the Training of the Judiciary, organised by The International Organization for Judicial Training. We were very grateful to our Solicitor, Sofia MacGregor for introducing her father to us and very appreciative of his generosity in taking the time to present to us.
On Tuesday 13 October, staff and guests of Carroll & O'Dea were
privileged to listen to an informative and thought provoking talk
presented by The Hon John Watkins. Mr Watkins is the former
Deputy Premier of NSW and is presently the CEO of Alzheimer's
Australia NSW. The talk focused on the future impact of ageing and
dementia on our society. He also briefly shared some insights
into his time in NSW politics. Dr Peter Howard from Australian Catholic University
Recently, as part of our Tuesday Lunchtime Speaker Series, Dr Peter Howard from Australian Catholic University, addressed the staff at Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers about Clemente, the program which the University offers to some of the most marginalised members of Australian society. If you are interested in knowing more about Clemente, visit Clemente Australia. The Hon. Mr Michael Kirby AC CMG
At Carroll & O'Dea , we regularly invite prominent members of the community to address the staff and guests on particular issues affecting society. These speakers are the guests at our "Tuesday Lunchtime Speaker Series". Our most recent speaker was the Hon. Mr Michael Kirby AC CMG, former judge of the High Court of Australia. Mr Kirby spoke about the challenges and joys of trying to seek a work/life balance in the legal profession. Carroll & O'Dea is very grateful for the time he took out of his schedule to address the staff and guests of the Firm. 26 May 2009 Nicholas Cowdery served as President of the International Association of Prosecutors from 1999 to 2005. In 1971, he commenced practising as a public defender in Papua New Guinea after admission as a barrister in the same year. Cowdery entered private practice in 1975 where he concentrated in criminal law, common law, administrative law and some commercial law. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1987, served as an Associate Judge of the District Court between 1988-1990. Cowdery was appointed the Director of Public Prosecutions for New South Wales in 1994. He was elected President of the International Association of Prosecutors in 1999 and re-elected to a second three-year term in September 2002. Mr Cowdery spoke about his views on the profession and how lawyers have a great responsibility to their clients, society at large, but also to safeguard their own mental and physical well being. 15 April 2009 The Lasallian Foundation works to achieve alternatives to the plight of child workers facing homelessness, slavery, abandonment and lack of education. The foundation addresses gender inequality experienced by girls throughout Asia and Papua New Guinea. Female infanticide, domestic slavery, child prostitution, sex trafficking and denial of opportunities are some of the insurmountable problems that the Lasallian Foundation encounters. Through their fundraising efforts the Lasallian Foundation can offer residential sanctuary and a safe healthy life regardless of caste, religion or politics.
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