Thank You for an Outstanding Conference!

We extend our deepest thanks to everyone who attended this year’s sold-out conference on 20 March 2025 at Noah’s on the Beach Newcastle. Your enthusiasm, engagement, and generosity made it a truly memorable event.

For a full overview of the day’s program, including our distinguished speakers and topics, click Here.

Because of your support, 2 Selborne proudly donated $8,000 to Jenny’s Place in Newcastle, helping women and children find safety, hope, and a new beginning. We’re so grateful to be part of this important work with you.

Enjoy a glimpse into a remarkable day:

We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another inspiring and impactful conference. Stay connected — exciting things are ahead!

The sold out conference on 20 March 2025 held at Noah’s on the Beach Newcastle, was a success delivering an exciting list of speakers and topics:

Keynote speakers: Her Honour Judge Jane Costigan and the Honourable Philip Hallen SC

Guest speakers: David Pritchard SC, Ian Duane, and Adrian Maroya

2 Selborne speakers: Simon Burchett, Cameron Jackson, Vera Culkoff, Laina Chan, Mark Friedgut, Jack Whelan, Gabrielle Colquhoun, Damien Toohey, Michelle Meares, and Jonathan Abednego

Topics included Succession Act releases in Family Law, Resulting Trusts, Running a case in the Supreme Court Property List, Trustees’ rights of Indemnity and Exoneration, Bankruptcy in Family Law, Farming cases in Family Law, Tax implications of Family Law Settlements, Ethical preparation of winning written statements and affidavits, Artificial Intelligence in Law Practice, Managing your Law Practice, Testamentary capacity and undue influence, Sole Beneficiaries in Family provisions claims, Assisting the Bench as a Practitioner in property matter, and Ethics in Law practice.

The full conference program can be viewed here.

Attendees earned 6 CLE / 6 CPD points including 1 point in Ethics

The proceeds of the raffle and profits from the conference will once again be donated to Jenny’s Place, a local charity providing support for women and children in the Newcastle area to find safety.

Barristers of 2 Selborne Chambers Laina Chan, Vera Culkoff, Mark Friedgut, Nipa Dewan, Jack Whelan and Michelle Meares, presented the 2024 Property and Family Law Conference on Thursday 21 March 2024 at Noah’s on the Beach, Newcastle.

Conference highlights included:

• Fireside chat with the Honourable Justice Bruce Smith and Judge Vivien Carty providing valuable perspectives on how to best assist the Bench
• Closing keynote by the Honourable J K Ward, President of the New South Wales Court of Appeal
• An interactive ethics workshop
• Three panels hosted by our Barristers and special guests David Pritchard SC, Ian Duane, Adrian Maroya and Peter Kernan

Conference attendees were also invited to an exclusive raffle of prizes including:

• Pair of Christian Louboutin shoes donated by Chrisitan Louboutin
• Cricket bat signed by esteemed Aussie Cricket Team Captain, Pat Cummins
• Australian Netball uniform, autographed by the Netball World Cup 2023 Champions, The Australian Diamonds

The proceeds of the raffle and profits from the conference were proudly donated to Jenny’s Place, a locale Newcastle charity providing safety for women and children from domestic violence.

Stay tuned for future conferences as 2 Selborne Chambers is committed to deepen the relationship between the Bar and solicitors in the regional areas.