The IBA Annual Conference Sydney 2017, organized by the International Bar Association, was held from October 8 to 13, 2017, in Sydney, Australia. This premier event brought together legal professionals from around the world to discuss and address pressing issues in the legal field.
The conference featured a diverse range of sessions covering topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence on dispute resolution, challenges in managing high-profile criminal cases, and the complexities of international online distribution. Notable sessions included "I, Mediator: Artificial Intelligence of Mediating Disputes and ODR," which explored the role of AI in online dispute resolution, and "Managing High-Profile Criminal Clients and Cases," focusing on strategies for handling cases under intense public scrutiny.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in interactive workshops, participate in panel discussions led by esteemed practitioners, and network with peers from various jurisdictions. The event also offered social activities, including a real estate property tour, providing a platform for informal interactions and relationship-building among legal professionals.
The conference was designed for lawyers, legal scholars, and industry experts seeking to stay abreast of global legal developments, enhance their professional skills, and expand their international networks. It provided a unique forum for sharing knowledge, discussing emerging trends, and fostering collaborations across the legal community.
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Speakers(117)
Alberto Luis Navarro Castex
Navarro Castex Abogados
Alberto Luis Navarro Castex is part of Navarro Castex Abogados in Buenos Aires.
Alexander Birnstiel
Noerr
Alexander Birnstiel is part of Noerr in Munich, Germany.
Alfred Page
Co-Chair, Securities Law Committee at Alfred Page Consulting Corporation
Alfred Page is Co-Chair of the Securities Law Committee at Alfred Page Consulting Corporation in Toronto, Canada.
Amir Singh Pasrich
LPD Secretary-Treasurer / IBA Treasurer at International Law Affiliates
Amir Singh Pasrich is the LPD Secretary-Treasurer / IBA Treasurer at International Law Affiliates in New Delhi, India.
Andres Jaramillo Mejia
Greenberg Traurig
Andres Jaramillo Mejia is affiliated with Greenberg Traurig in London, England.
Andrew Gardner
Executive Director at Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Andrew Gardner is an Executive Director at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation in Sydney, Australia.
Angela C Onesi
Partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Angela C Onesi is a partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP in Montr0e9al, Canada.
Angela Flannery
Quay Law Partners
Angela Flannery is affiliated with Quay Law Partners in Sydney, Australia.
Anne Vallery
Co-Chair, Communications Law Committee at WilmerHale
Anne Vallery serves as Co-Chair of the Communications Law Committee at WilmerHale in Brussels, Belgium.
Babajide Ogundipe FCIArb.
Member, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Expert Subcommittee at Sofunde Osakwe Ogundipe & Belgore
Babajide Ogundipe FCIArb. is a member of the Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Expert Subcommittee at Sofunde Osakwe Ogundipe & Belgore in Lagos, Nigeria.
Barbara Connolly KC
Vice Chair, Family Law Committee at 7BR
Barbara Connolly KC is the Vice Chair of the Family Law Committee at 7BR in London, England.
Barney Cumberland
Simpson Grierson
Barney Cumberland is associated with Simpson Grierson in Auckland, New Zealand.
Bernard Hanotiau
Hanotiau & van den Berg
Bernard Hanotiau is affiliated with Hanotiau & van den Berg in Brussels, Belgium.
Carola Van den Bruinhorst
LPD Council Member, LPD Council at Phyleon Leadership & Governance
Carola Van den Bruinhorst is an LPD Council Member at Phyleon Leadership & Governance in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Caroline Kirton
Dever's List
Caroline Kirton is part of Dever's List in Melbourne.
Catherine Button
Ninian Stephen Chambers
Catherine Button is part of Ninian Stephen Chambers in Melbourne, Australia.
Cecilio Madero Villarejo
European Commission - DG Competition
Cecilio Madero Villarejo is associated with the European Commission - DG Competition in Brussels, Belgium.
Charles Kuhn
Clyde & Co
Charles Kuhn is part of Clyde & Co in London, England.
Chief Judge David Ruschke
US Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Chief Judge David Ruschke is associated with the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board in Alexandria, USA.
Chris Gordon
Bell Gully
Chris Gordon is affiliated with Bell Gully in Wellington, New Zealand.
Christian Hilti
Rentsch Partner AG
Christian Hilti is affiliated with Rentsch Partner AG in Z0fcrich, Switzerland.
Claudio Visco
Chair, Bar Issues Commission at Lipani Legal & Tax
Claudio Visco is the Chair of the Bar Issues Commission at Lipani Legal & Tax in Milan, Italy.
Clemens Schindler
Schindler Attorneys
Clemens Schindler is affiliated with Schindler Attorneys in Vienna.
Clotilde Collins
General Counsel at Sibelco
Clotilde Collins is the General Counsel at Sibelco in Sydney.
Darrin Shaya
Stanley Black & Decker
Darrin Shaya is part of Stanley Black & Decker in Slough, England.
David Burgess
The Legal 500
David Burgess is part of The Legal 500 in London, England.
David Mamane
Schellenberg Wittmer
David Mamane is associated with Schellenberg Wittmer in Z0fcrich, Switzerland.
David Weisner
Brown Brothers Harriman
David Weisner is affiliated with Brown Brothers Harriman in Boston, USA.
David Wittmann
Slaughter and May
David Wittmann is part of Slaughter and May in London, England.
Deborah Enix-Ross
BIC Vice Chair, Bar Issues Commission at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Deborah Enix-Ross is the BIC Vice Chair of the Bar Issues Commission at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, USA.
Dieter Gericke
Vice Chair, Securities Law Committee at Homburger AG
Dieter Gericke is Vice Chair of the Securities Law Committee at Homburger AG in Z0fcrich, Switzerland.
Ellisa Habbart
The Delaware Counsel Group
Ellisa Habbart is affiliated with The Delaware Counsel Group in Wilmington.
Ezra Davids
Bowmans
Ezra Davids is part of Bowmans in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Florencia Heredia
Council Member, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law Section (SEERIL) at Allende & Brea
Florencia Heredia is a Council Member of the Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law Section (SEERIL) at Allende & Brea in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Francisco Antunes Maciel M0fcssnich
BMA Advogados
Francisco Antunes Maciel M0fcssnich is associated with BMA Advogados in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
George Brandis QC
Attorney-General at Commonwealth of Australia
George Brandis QC was the Attorney-General and Leader of the Government in the Australian Senate, delivering the keynote address at the IBA Annual Conference in Sydney 2017.
Gurbachan Singh
GSM Law LLP
Gurbachan Singh is associated with GSM Law LLP in Singapore.
Hon Justice Paul Le Gay Brereton
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Hon Justice Paul Le Gay Brereton is associated with the Supreme Court of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
Hon Matthew Thomas Reinhard
Co-Chair, Criminal Law Committee
Hon Matthew Thomas Reinhard serves as Co-Chair of the Criminal Law Committee.
Isaac Okero
President / Chairperson, Member Organisations at Law Society of Kenya
Isaac Okero is the President / Chairperson of the Member Organisations at the Law Society of Kenya in Nairobi, Kenya.
Jason Fry
Clifford Chance LLP
Jason Fry is associated with Clifford Chance LLP in Paris, France.
Jennifer Bishop
Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP
Jennifer Bishop is a partner at Aird & Berlis LLP, serving as Co-Chair of the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions Group and Founder and Co-Chair of the firm's Sports, Media & Entertainment Group. She is the Global Chair of the International Bar Association's Women Lawyers' Committee.
Jerry Koh
Senior Vice Chair, Securities Law Committee at Allen & Gledhill
Jerry Koh is Senior Vice Chair of the Securities Law Committee at Allen & Gledhill in Singapore.
Joachim Mader
Bardehle Pagenberg
Joachim Mader is associated with Bardehle Pagenberg in Munich, Germany.
Jochem Nikkels van der Veen
Programme Officer, International Commerce and Distribution Committee at Joint Forces Legal
Jochem Nikkels van der Veen is the Programme Officer of the International Commerce and Distribution Committee at Joint Forces Legal in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Joerg Menzer
Noerr
Joerg Menzer is associated with Noerr in Bucharest.
Jos0e9 Mar0eda Alonso Puig
Jos0e9 Mar0eda Alonso Puig is a speaker at the IBA Annual Conference Sydney 2017.
Joshua Rubenstein
Membership Officer, Family Law Committee at Katten Muchin Rosenman
Joshua Rubenstein is the Membership Officer of the Family Law Committee at Katten Muchin Rosenman in New York, USA.
Juan Mackenna
Partner at Carey y Cia
Juan Mackenna is a partner at Carey y Cia in Santiago, Chile, and served as a Council Member of the Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law Section (SEERIL).
Justice Stephen Burley
Federal Court of Australia
Justice Stephen Burley is associated with the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney, Australia.
Karen O'Flynn
Vice Chair, Insolvency Section at Clayton Utz
Karen O'Flynn is the Vice Chair of the Insolvency Section at Clayton Utz in Sydney, Australia.
Kate Brown de Vejar
DLA Piper
Kate Brown de Vejar is affiliated with DLA Piper in Mexico City, Mexico.
Kate McClymont
Fairfax Media
Kate McClymont is associated with Fairfax Media in Sydney, Australia.
Kyriakos Fountoukakos
Working Group Coordinator, Antitrust Section at HSF Kramer
Kyriakos Fountoukakos is the Working Group Coordinator of the Antitrust Section at HSF Kramer in Brussels, Belgium.
Leon Zwier
Membership Officer - Australia, Insolvency Section at Arnold Bloch Leibler
Leon Zwier is the Membership Officer - Australia of the Insolvency Section at Arnold Bloch Leibler in Melbourne, Australia.
Liz Kyo-Hwa Chung
Membership Officer, Anti-Corruption Committee at Microsoft Korea
Liz Kyo-Hwa Chung is the Membership Officer of the Anti-Corruption Committee at Microsoft Korea in Seoul, South Korea.
Lorna Jack
IBA Council Member at Law Society of Scotland
Lorna Jack is an IBA Council Member at the Law Society of Scotland.
Luis Enrique Palacios
Partner at Rodrigo Elias & Medrano Abogados
Luis Enrique Palacios is a partner at Rodrigo Elias & Medrano Abogados in Lima, Peru, and served as the Vice Chair of the Financial and Banking Law Conferences Subcommittee.
Makoto Hirasawa
Co-Chair, Young Lawyers' Committee at Hirasawa International Law Office
Makoto Hirasawa is the Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers' Committee at Hirasawa International Law Office in Tokyo, Japan.
Manuel Makas
Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills Pty Limited
Manuel Makas is part of Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills Pty Limited in Sydney, Australia.
Marco Monaco Sorge
Secretary, Young Lawyers' Committee at Tonucci & Partners
Marco Monaco Sorge is the Secretary of the Young Lawyers' Committee at Tonucci & Partners in Rome, Italy.
Margaret Swain Esquire
The Law Office of Margaret E. Swain/AAAA
Margaret Swain Esquire is associated with The Law Office of Margaret E. Swain/AAAA in Baltimore, USA.
Mariana Estrade
Co-Chair, Young Lawyers' Committee at Hughes & Hughes
Mariana Estrade is the Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers' Committee at Hughes & Hughes in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Mark J Gilligan
Website Officer, IBA Young Lawyers' Committee at Squire Patton Boggs
Mark J Gilligan is the Website Officer of the IBA Young Lawyers' Committee at Squire Patton Boggs in Abu Dhabi.
Martin Solc
President at International Bar Association
Martin Solc served as the President of the International Bar Association, delivering the President's address at the IBA Annual Conference in Sydney 2017.
Martin Reufels
Treasurer, International Commerce and Distribution Committee at HEUKING
Martin Reufels is the Treasurer of the International Commerce and Distribution Committee at HEUKING in Cologne, Germany.
Masako Banno
Officer, Women's Issues Group at Okuno & Partners
Masako Banno is an Officer of the Women's Issues Group at Okuno & Partners in Tokyo.
Michael Clancy OBE
Chair, Constitution and Governance Committee at The Law Society of Scotland
Michael Clancy OBE is the Chair of the Constitution and Governance Committee at The Law Society of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Michelle Bakhos
Co-Vice Chair, Young Lawyers' Committee at Michelle Bakhos Law Practice
Michelle Bakhos is the Co-Vice Chair of the Young Lawyers' Committee at Michelle Bakhos Law Practice in Sydney, Australia.
Neil Oxford
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
Neil Oxford is part of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP in New York, USA.
Norihiro Ubukata
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
Norihiro Ubukata is affiliated with Anderson Mori & Tomotsune in Tokyo, Japan.
Olufunmi Oluyede
TRLPLAW
Olufunmi Oluyede is affiliated with TRLPLAW in Lagos.
Pascal Hachem
Baer & Karrer
Pascal Hachem is part of Baer & Karrer in Z0fcrich, Switzerland.
Paul Cronheim
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
Paul Cronheim is affiliated with De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Paul Marmor
Sherrards Solicitors
Paul Marmor is affiliated with Sherrards Solicitors in London, England.
Paul Martenstyn
Prosperant LLP
Paul Martenstyn is part of Prosperant LLP in London, England.
Paul Mollerup
Director at Association of Danish Law Firms
Paul Mollerup is the Director of the Association of Danish Law Firms in Copenhagen.
Peter Leaver KC
One Essex Court
Peter Leaver KC is associated with One Essex Court in London, England.
Peter Quinlan SC
Government of Western Australia
Peter Quinlan SC is associated with the Government of Western Australia in Perth, Australia.
Petra Butler
Victoria University of Wellington
Petra Butler is associated with Victoria University of Wellington in Wellington, New Zealand.
Pierre Bienvenu
IMK LLP
Pierre Bienvenu is part of IMK LLP in Montr0e9al, Canada.
Professor Julian David Mathew Lew KC
20 Essex Street
Professor Julian David Mathew Lew KC is part of 20 Essex Street in London, England.
Professor Megan Davis
UNSW Law
Professor Megan Davis is associated with UNSW Law in Sydney, Australia.
Professor Ricky Lee
Globalex Tax + Legal
Professor Ricky Lee is affiliated with Globalex Tax + Legal in Sydney, Australia.
Professor Rosalind Frances Croucher AM
Australian Human Rights Commission
Professor Rosalind Frances Croucher AM is associated with the Australian Human Rights Commission in Sydney, Australia.
Professor Thandabantu Nhlapo
University of Cape Town
Professor Thandabantu Nhlapo is associated with the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa.
Rabindra Jhunjhunwala
Khaitan & Co
Rabindra Jhunjhunwala is associated with Khaitan & Co in Mumbai, India.
Rachel McGuckian
Officer, Professional Ethics Committee at Miles & Stockbridge
Rachel McGuckian is an Officer of the Professional Ethics Committee at Miles & Stockbridge in Maryland.
Rahima Nato-Kalfane
Officer, Family Law Committee at Cabinet BWG Associes
Rahima Nato-Kalfane is an Officer of the Family Law Committee at Cabinet BWG Associes in Paris, France.
Richard Hall
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Richard Hall is associated with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, USA.
Robert Balin
Senior Vice Chair, Media Law Committee at Davis Wright Tremaine
Robert Balin is a Senior Vice Chair of the Media Law Committee at Davis Wright Tremaine, based in New York, USA.
Roberto Emilio Silva
Partner at Marval O'Farrell Mairal
Roberto Emilio Silva is a partner at Marval O'Farrell Mairal in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Roberto Nogueria de Pary
Souza Cescon Barrieu & Flesch Advogados
Roberto Nogueria de Pary is part of Souza Cescon Barrieu & Flesch Advogados in S0e3o Paulo.
Rommel Harding-Farrenberg
Partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Rommel Harding-Farrenberg is a partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Sydney, Australia.
Sarah Hutchinson
IBA SPPI Secretary-Treasurer at BARBRI
Sarah Hutchinson is the IBA SPPI Secretary-Treasurer at BARBRI in London.
Saroj K Ghimire
Bar Executive Officer, Permanent Liaison Officers at Himalayan Lawyers and Associates
Saroj K Ghimire is the Bar Executive Officer of the Permanent Liaison Officers at Himalayan Lawyers and Associates in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sebastian Mahr
Graf Isola Attorneys at Law
Sebastian Mahr is part of Graf Isola Attorneys at Law in Vienna, Austria.
Soo-Jeong Ahn
Yulchon LLC
Soo-Jeong Ahn is part of Yulchon LLC in Seoul, South Korea.
Ste9phane De Navacelle
Navacelle
St0e9phane De Navacelle is associated with Navacelle in Paris, France.
Stephen Bowman
Stephen Bowman is a speaker at the IBA Annual Conference Sydney 2017.
Stephen Richard Page
Harrington Family Lawyers
Stephen Richard Page is part of Harrington Family Lawyers in Brisbane, Australia.
Steven Richman
Clark Hill
Steven Richman is associated with Clark Hill in Princeton.
Sue Gilchrist
HSF Kramer
Sue Gilchrist is part of HSF Kramer in Sydney, Australia.
Sue Kench
Susan Kiefel
Chief Justice at High Court of Australia
Susan Kiefel is the Chief Justice of Australia, who delivered the opening speech at the IBA Annual Conference in Sydney 2017.
Susanna Ford
Arnold Block Leibler
Susanna Ford is affiliated with Arnold Block Leibler in Sydney, Australia.
The Hon Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah GBS, SC, JP
Department of Justice
The Hon Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah GBS, SC, JP is associated with the Department of Justice in Central, Hong Kong SAR.
Tony Dong
King & Wood Mallesons
Tony Dong is affiliated with King & Wood Mallesons in Beijing, China.
Tsuyoshi Ikeda
Asia Pacific Region Liaison Officer, Antitrust Section at Ikeda & Someya
Tsuyoshi Ikeda is the Asia Pacific Region Liaison Officer of the Antitrust Section at Ikeda & Someya in Tokyo, Japan.
Uriel Federico O'Farrell
Partner at Estudio O'Farrell
Uriel Federico O'Farrell is a partner at Estudio O'Farrell in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and served as the Chair of the Power Law Committee.
Ursula Ben-Hammou
Cuatrecasas
Ursula Ben-Hammou is associated with Cuatrecasas in Mexico City, Mexico.
Vanessa Whittaker
Eleven Wentworth
Vanessa Whittaker is affiliated with Eleven Wentworth in Sydney, Australia.
Vivian Lam
Vice Chair, Financial Conferences Subcommittee at Paul Hastings
Vivian Lam is Vice Chair of the Financial Conferences Subcommittee at Paul Hastings in Hong Kong.
Wayne Sydney Spanner
Whit Lee
LexisNexis
Whit Lee is associated with LexisNexis in Chatswood, Australia.
Yun Zhou
Newsletter Vice Editor, Corporate and M&A Law Committee at Zhong Lun
Yun Zhou is the Newsletter Vice Editor of the Corporate and M&A Law Committee at Zhong Lun in Shanghai, China.
Yutaka Miyoshi
MORI HAMADA & MATSUMOTO
Yutaka Miyoshi is affiliated with MORI HAMADA & MATSUMOTO in Tokyo, Japan.
Event Details
- Date
- October 8-13, 2017
- 6 days
- Location
- 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia
- International Convention Centre Sydney
- Audience
- Legal professionals, legal scholars, industry experts