9.0 CPD HRS CORO Conference of Wellington 23-24 October 2014 CORO Conference 2014 23 – 24 October 2014 WELCOME CORO is an annual conference for legal regulators from the various jurisdictions within Australia and New Zealand. It provides an opportunity for legal regulators to come together to learn and discuss issues that are relevant to regulation of the legal profession. This year’s conference is in Wellington, New Zealand and hosted by the New Zealand Law Society. The last time the Law Society hosted the conference was ten years ago in 2004 in Auckland. This is an important annual forum for legal regulators to discuss the key challenges and developments in professional regulation Tasman links and consistency. an opportunity to discuss their specialist area of interest. laundering requirements, the challenges of gathering electronic evidence, adopting a risk-based approach to regulation and disciplining lawyers for conduct outside legal practice. We are delighted to host CORO 2014 and to welcome you all to Wellington. The CORO web page at www.coro.com.au is expected to be back online shortly after a revamp. Updates to the conference programme will be available there. Photo by Wayne Anderson CORO Conference 2014 23 – 24 October 2014 PROGRAMME VENUE The Rydges Wellington, 75 Featherston Street, Wellington, New Zealand THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER From 8.30 Tea and coffee available 9.00 – 9.10 Mihi whakatau 9.10 – 9.20 Chris Moore, President, New Zealand Law Society 9.20 – 10.30 hacking and intercepted communications – what does a regulator need to know? In this session the and New Zealand and a discussion of internationally recognised privacy principles. The session includes Kathryn Dalziel, Taylor Shaw, Christchurch Introduced by Gael Roberts, Legal Practice Board, WA 11.00 – 11.45 Includes: Michael McGarvie, LSC and CEO, Legal Services Board, Victoria 11.45 – 12.45 Five minutes on each jurisdiction’s three main events since the Darwin conference in 2014. 1.45 – 2.30 Effective regulation should promote widespread compliance. Regulation of lawyers has its particular challenges when it comes to encouraging and monitoring compliant behaviour. Are there lessons from more effective client protection? This session will look at those issues and consider among other things penalties and orders – what is their purpose, do they work and are they fair. Introduced by Graeme Geldart, Executive Director, Legal Practice Board of Western Australia 2.30 – 3.30 Group A CPD, competence and supervision Group B Complaint handlers and disciplinary investigators and prosecutors Group C Admitting and licensing bodies Group D Costs and trust accounting CORO Conference 2014 23 – 24 October 2014 4.00 – 4.45 Law changes in New Zealand, an extensive review of the regime in Australia, and existing and future events on both sides of the Tasman reveal vulnerabilities, risks and opportunities for the legal profession, and the regulatory environment. Ron Pol, amlAssurance.com. Introduced by Jolyon Dunn, Law Institute of Victoria Lucky draw from business cards of attendees 7.00 for 7.30 The club on Level 4 at 88 The Terrace in Wellington is New Zealand’s oldest private club. Founded in December 1841, it now owns an elegant seven-storey building on the same Terrace site as the previous two clubhouses. The present building was opened in February 1990 by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, who is an honorary member of the club. Crown Counsel in concert From 8.30 Tea and coffee available 9.00 – 9.45 The modern regulator needs to be up to date with approaches to regulation. Where is this going? Are there models from business and collaborative practice which we can adopt to become more effective regulators? Introduced by Rob Reis, Professional Standards Manager, Law Society of the ACT 9.45 – 10.30 stored information to the Court, including eDiscovery methodology, in today’s advance technology 11.00 – 11.35 Marcus Elliott, Barrister, Christchurch 11.35 - 12.30 12.30 – 1.00 CORO Conference 2014 23 – 24 October 2014 SPEAKERS C H R I S B U D G E , A S S O C I AT E D I R E C TO R O F F O R E N S I C S , K P M G Chris has performed a wide variety of work relating to fraud, unacceptable use of resources, deception, hacking, dishonesty and risk management. He has over 27 years of practical experience in the provision of investigations services and 11 years of forensic computing experience with engagements throughout NZ, entertainment. TO N Y C H A M B E R L A I N , P Q A S S O C I AT E S , S T R AT E G I C C H A N G E C O N S U L T A N C Y, A U S T R A L I A A N D N E W Z E A L A N D in a variety of senior executive and change enabling roles in central government, private enterprise assisting organisations to develop and implement the strategic frameworks that enable and support good governance. In 2013, Tony was engaged by the NZ Law Society to develop a risk-based approach to the review of solicitor’s trust accounts. The risk-based review framework, which he developed in collaboration with the Society’s Inspectorate, now underpins their audit methodology and helps to credentialise their review practices. Tony is a Chartered Accountant and a graduate in Commerce and Arts from Otago University. He is also the author of The Congruence , published in 2014 with Amazon. TIANA CHRISTOPHER, KPMG in the United States, where she represented clients ranging from individuals to large corporations in a wide range of legal disputes. She has extensive experience in the areas of litigation, investigations, collection, processing, hosting and production. Tiana regularly advises clients and their solicitors on the most economical and expedient method(s) for the listing and exchange of electronic documents in accordance with the New Zealand High Court K AT H R Y N D A L Z I E L , PA R T N E R , TAY L O R S H A W , C H R I S T C H U R C H civil litigation and professional ethics. In her 25 year career, she has worked as a senior Crown prosecutor a New Zealand Law Society Standards Committee, the NZLS Human Rights & Privacy Committee and the Ethics Committee of the NZLS Canterbury Westland branch. M A R C U S E L L I O T T, B A R R I S T E R , C H R I S T C H U R C H Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission in 2011 and 2012. He is a member of the Christchurch Crown Solicitor’s Prosecution Panel. CORO Conference 2014 23 – 24 October 2014 CHRISTINE GRICE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NZLS, WELLINGTON Christine is the Executive Director of the New Zealand Law Society. She is also a past President of the New Zealand Law Society, and past chair of the Womens Consultative Group. She has also Chaired sits on the High Court and the Court of Appeal of the Cook Islands. Christine is a Fellow of the Institute of JIM MILNE has been the OLSC’s Assistant Commissioner (Complaints) for the past 16 years after previously working MICHAEL MCGARVIE, LEGAL SERVICES COMMISSIONER, VICTORIA and dispute resolution. He is committed to preserving existing high standards and independence among RON POL, amlASSURANCE.COM Ron is an experienced legal business consultant. Hi is a former president of New Zealand’s corporate lawyers’ association. Ron led the litigation function for Telecom across New Zealand and Australia, and M A R K T R E L E AV E N , P RO S E C U T I O N S M A N AG E R , N Z L S Zealand. He has nearly 20 years’ experience as a prosecutor, either as a Crown Prosecutor or in-house D R D U N C A N W E B B , L A N E N E AV E , C H R I S TC H U RC H Duncan’s areas of practice include professional liability, insurance, commercial law, competition and regulation, securities, education and judicial review. He is internationally recognised as New Zealand’s leading expert in professional responsibility and liability. Duncan’s career covers academia as well as professional practice. He is a former Professor of Law at the University of Canterbury and was recently highest levels, including the Supreme Court. CORO Conference 2014 23 – 24 October 2014 Please complete the registration form. Visit www.lawyerseducation.co.nz to register and pay online. If you are paying by NZ cheque or overseas bank draft in New Zealand Dollars, copy for your records, then attach a cheque or bank draft for the correct amount to the registration form and post to NZLS CLE Ltd, PO Box 5041, Wellington, New Zealand. If you are paying by direct credit, please fax the registration form to +64 4 463 2986 or email the scanned copy to [email protected], noting when payment has/is being made. If you are paying by credit card, please fax the completed form to +64 4 463 2986 or email the scanned copy to [email protected]. The registration fee includes the collected conference materials, morning and afternoon teas and lunches on both days of the conference and the dinner on Thursday evening. Earlybird registration (payment received by 23 September) NZ$590 Standard registration NZ$690 (payment received after 23 September) Conference dinner – guest NZ$85 Cancellation In the event of a registration being cancelled prior to 13 October, an administration fee of NZ$100 (incl GST) will be charged. After 13 October, individual refunds will not be made unless the entire event is cancelled, but you may send a substitute. Please inform the organiser of the change of name. Acknowledgement All registrations will be acknowledged by e-mail. they may not happen! Parking Rydges has valet parking – contact the concierge – +64 4 499 8686. CPD or long-term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of the law, then you may be eligible to claim one CPD hour for each hour of attendance (refreshments breaks not included). The conference may also qualify in some Australian jurisdictions. Privacy Act Details on the registration form are for the use of CORO and the conference organiser only. CORO 2014 reserves the right to substitute program sessions and/or speakers or cancel sessions/programs where necessary. All details are correct as at 20 August 2014. CORO Conference 2014 23 – 24 October 2014 New Zealand Law Society – Continuing Legal Education PO Box 5041, Wellington, New Zealand, Tel +64 4 472 7837, Fax +64 4 463 2986, [email protected], 75 Featherston Street www.rydges.co.nz/Wellington Reservations – +64 4 499 8686 www.rydges.com/customised-web-page/coro-conference For further information - [email protected] 153 Featherston Street www.ibishotel.com/3049 Reservations – +64 4 496 1883 or 494 7064 Bolton Hotel www.boltonhotel.co.nz Reservations – +64 4 472 9966 CORO Conference 2014 23 – 24 October 2014 Please register me for: Title (Prof/Dr/Ms/Mrs/Mr): First (or preferred given) Name: Family Name: Postal Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: lunch on both days of the conference and the dinner on Thursday Name of guest/s to conference dinner: (payment received by 23 September) Please debit my credit card account Mastercard Visa Amex CORO Conference 2014 23 – 24 October 2014 Voted the ‘coolest little capital in the world’ by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2011 Zealand Symphony Orchestra, The Royal New Zealand Ballet as well as seasonal festivals, like World of Wearable Art and the Biennial Festival of the Arts. The Westpac Stadium hosts sporting events, and recently enjoyed over 30,000 people attending the NZI Rugby Sevens. This growing city has a varied landscape, from beautiful beaches, gardens and parks to rugged steep hills with rewarding views. www.tepapa.govt.nz Voted one of the top 50 museums in the world by The Times Wellington’s social, cultural and maritime history. Housed in the historic Bond Store, the original architecture complements the exhibitions of precious objects and stunning technology. www.museumswellington.org.nz/index.php/museum-of-wellington-city-and-sea Visit Parliament to discover our buildings and heritage, to see what happens when the House sits, and to learn about New Zealand’s democratic processes. Free admission. www.parliament.nz/en-nz/about-parliament/visiting Wellington Waterfront Stride out along the harbour edge – much to see. www.wellingtonwaterfront.co.nz Wellington Cable Car Leaving from Lambton Quay in the middle of town, this is a very popular way to go up to the top entrance of the Botanical Gardens and to Carter’s Observatory. At the top there is a museum that tells the story of the cable car, and a souvenir shop. www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz See close up the stars of the southern hemisphere. www.carterobservatory.org views over Wellington city. www.wellington.govt.nz/services/gardens/botanicgardens/botanicgardens.html CORO Conference 2014 23 – 24 October 2014 Within a ten minute walk from the conference venue, there are two St Paul’s Cathedrals. No longer a parish church, Old St th century Gothic Revival architecture adapted to colonial conditions and materials. Constructed entirely from native timbers, the glowing interior is enhanced by stunning stained glass windows. Wellington Cathedral of St Paul is the current Anglican cathedral for Wellington. www.historicplaces.org.nz/placesToVisit/lowerNorthIsland/oldStPauls.aspx City centre Within the city there are several interesting areas for shopping or eating – walk down Lambton Quay to Willis Street and then to Cuba Street. There are characterful and colourful cafes everywhere. Art Galleries are abundant throughout the city. www.wellingtonnz.com/media/media-backgrounders/wellingtons-work-art-galleries a nature lover’s paradise and a sanctuary by the city! See some of New Zealand’s rarest birds, reptiles and insects living wild in their natural environment. Indoors, NZ’s incredible natural history and world-renowned conservation movement are brought to life in a state-of-the-art exhibition. www.visitzealandia.com and endangered exotic animals. See a kiwi. www.wellingtonzoo.com Weta Cave entertainment and creative industries. workshop. They have therefore created The Weta Cave, a mini-museum, a shop and a theaterette that you can visit. The scenes DVD about the work that goes on at Weta. www.wetanz.com A ten minute taxi ride from the city centre you can walk in native New Zealand bush and see a rata tree that is over 800 years For a different view of the city of Wellington, take a cruise on the harbour. www.eastbywest.co.nz
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