Disrupting Tradition 2026 is a two-day flagship legal conference organized by the Family Law Education Network (FLENA) and co-hosted by JustFund. Scheduled for March 26–27, 2026, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, this event aims to challenge outdated norms and deliver practical, future-focused strategies in Family and Estates Law.
The conference features four parallel streams: Family Law, Wills & Estates, Business & Personal Development, and Modern Practice Pathways. Attendees can engage in sessions covering topics such as complex parenting matters, testamentary trusts, collaborative law, and the integration of technology in legal practice. Keynote speakers include Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland and Justice François Kunc, who will share insights on recent legal amendments and the evolving role of courts.
Beyond the sessions, the event offers networking opportunities like 'The Disruption Hour' and 'Operation After Dark' afterparty. Optional add-ons include the 'Happy Lawyer, Happy Life Afternoon Tea' and 'Art of Estate Planning Breakfast.' The conference is designed for legal professionals, firm owners, and innovators seeking to rethink traditional practices and embrace innovative strategies in Family and Estates Law.
Speakers(63)
Amanda Little
Keynote Speaker Thought Provoking and Leadership
Amanda Little is a keynote speaker focusing on thought-provoking and leadership topics.
Andy O'Connor
Co-CEO at JustFund
Andy O'Connor is the Co-CEO of JustFund and co-host of the event.
Angelo Bistolaridis
Facilitator and Curator Family Law & Inspirational
Angelo Bistolaridis is a facilitator and curator focusing on family law and inspirational topics.
Anna Wynne
Family Law
Anna Wynne is associated with the Family Law stream.
Anne Plummer
Business Development
Anne Plummer is associated with business development.
Anne-Marie Rice
Keynote Speaker Family Law
Anne-Marie Rice is a keynote speaker focusing on family law.
Artemis Evangelidi
Founder at Aipeia Consulting
Artemis Evangelidi is the founder of Aipeia Consulting, the NFP the Centre for Conscious Leadership, and is the Head of Learning Transformation at the Law Institute of Victoria.
Ben Deverson
Founder & Managing Director at Lawganised
Ben Deverson is the Founder and Managing Director of Lawganised, bringing over 30 years of executive experience, including leadership roles in professional services and as Managing Director of a boutique Brisbane law firm.
Bernie Bolger
Keynote Modern Practice Pathways
Bernie Bolger is a keynote speaker focusing on modern practice pathways.
Brintyn Smith
Family Law Barrister at Brintyn Smith Barrister
Brintyn Smith (Tbhoe) is a family law barrister based in Warkworth, New Zealand. He describes his role as walking alongside people through some of the hardest chapters of their lives with kindness, empathy, and respect.
Carli Heald
Family Law | Business | Tech
Carli Heald is associated with family law, business, and technology.
Clarissa Rayward
Keynote Speaker Personal Development, Changemaker
Clarissa Rayward is a keynote speaker focusing on personal development and change-making.
Colin Jowell
Keynote Speaker Ideas & Knowledge
Colin Jowell is a keynote speaker focusing on ideas and knowledge.
Daniel Rod
Business Development
Daniel Rod is associated with business development.
Dave Kramer
Family Law, Family Violence Advocate at Small Steps 4 Hannah
Dave Kramer is a family law and family violence advocate associated with Small Steps 4 Hannah.
Denise Farmer
Business/Technology
Denise Farmer is associated with business and technology.
Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland
Deputy Chief Justice at Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland supports the Chief Justice in leading the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, with responsibilities spanning case management, judicial oversight, strategic planning, and the pastoral care of judges.
Dora Ko
Curator Family Law & Inspirational
Dora Ko is a curator focusing on family law and inspirational topics.
Dr Jane Lonie
STEP AU Estate Planning
Dr Jane Lonie is associated with STEP AU focusing on estate planning.
Edwina Chappel
STEP NSW Estate Planning
Edwina Chappel is associated with STEP NSW focusing on estate planning.
Fadzai Mamvura
Panellist Wills & Estates
Fadzai Mamvura is a panellist in the Wills & Estates stream.
Fiona Kirkman
Curator Family Law & Inspirational
Fiona Kirkman is a curator focusing on family law and inspirational topics.
Fran7cois FF Salama, TEP
Wills & Estate Stream
Fran07cois FF Salama, TEP is associated with the Wills & Estate stream.
Fran7ois FF Salama, TEP
Wills & Estate Stream
Fran07ois FF Salama, TEP is associated with the Wills & Estate stream.
Gloria Hawke
Speaker Kindness in Law
Gloria Hawke is a speaker focusing on kindness in law.
Gordon McNaught
Business Development
Gordon McNaught is associated with business development.
Guy Moloney
Wills & Estate Stream
Guy Moloney is associated with the Wills & Estate stream.
Harry Raworth
Business/Technology
Harry Raworth is associated with business and technology.
Hayley Kay
Family Law
Hayley Kay is associated with the Family Law stream.
Jacinta Watkins
Wills & Estates Collaborative Law
Jacinta Watkins is associated with Wills & Estates focusing on collaborative law.
Jack O'Donnell
CEO at JustFund
Jack O'Donnell is the CEO of JustFund and co-host of the event.
James d'Apice
Business Development
James d'Apice is associated with business development.
James d7Apice
Business Development
James d7Apice is associated with business development.
Jane Libbis
Business Development
Jane Libbis is associated with business development.
Janis Donnelly-Coode
Panellist Wills & Estates
Janis Donnelly-Coode is a panellist in the Wills & Estates stream.
Joe Buckley
Speaker Kindness in Law
Joe Buckley is a speaker focusing on kindness in law.
John Thynne
Speaker Collaborative Law
John Thynne is a speaker focusing on collaborative law.
Jonathon (Jono) Naef
Panellist Wills & Estates
Jonathon (Jono) Naef is a panellist in the Wills & Estates stream.
Jordan McCown
Business/Technology
Jordan McCown is associated with business and technology.
Keith Andre James
Business Development
Keith Andre James is associated with business development.
Lara Wentworth
Speaker Kindness in Law
Lara Wentworth is a speaker focusing on kindness in law.
Leigh McBean
Chief Commercial Officer at JustFund
Leigh McBean is the Chief Commercial Officer of JustFund and co-host of the event.
Luke Campbell
Business/Technology
Luke Campbell is associated with business and technology.
Lynda McKie
Speaker Collaborative Law
Lynda McKie is a speaker focusing on collaborative law.
Mark 'Squiz' Squirrell OAM
Commando, Humanitarian Aid Worker & Everest Summiteer
Mark 'Squiz' Squirrell OAM has led food convoys through war zones, climbed to the summit of Mount Everest to raise awareness for global hunger, and worked on the frontlines of some of the world's most complex humanitarian emergencies.
MaryAnn Demestre
Wills & Estates
MaryAnn Demestre is associated with the Wills & Estates stream.
Michael Perkins
STEP AU Estate Planning
Michael Perkins is associated with STEP AU focusing on estate planning.
Michael Seton
Keynote Speaker Family Law
Michael Seton is a keynote speaker focusing on family law.
Michelle Dawson
Business Development
Michelle Dawson is associated with business development.
Nikki Heald
Speaker | Facilitator | Coach & Mentor
Nikki Heald is a speaker, facilitator, coach, and mentor.
Perpetua (Pepe) Kish
Keynote Speaker Collaborative Law & Kindness in Law Advocate
Perpetua (Pepe) Kish is a keynote speaker focusing on collaborative law and advocating for kindness in law.
Peter Bobbin
Wills & Estate Stream
Peter Bobbin is associated with the Wills & Estate stream.
Renee Smith
Family Law Collaborative Law
Renee Smith is associated with Family Law focusing on collaborative law.
Sheila Cabacungan CFP7
Speaker Collaborative Law
Sheila Cabacungan CFP7 is a speaker focusing on collaborative law.
Shelby Timmins
Family Law Collaborative Law
Shelby Timmins is associated with Family Law focusing on collaborative law.
Sue Abrams
Keynote Modern Practice Pathways
Sue Abrams is a keynote speaker focusing on modern practice pathways.
Tara Lucke
Founder at The Art of Estate Planning
Tara is an estate planning lawyer and the founder of The Art of Estate Planning, a firm that provides precedents, education, and mentoring to Australian lawyers.
The Honourable Justice Jane Needham
Justice at Federal Court of Australia
Justice Needham graduated with Arts and Law (Hons) degrees from UNSW and UTS and was called to the NSW Bar in 1990. She was appointed Senior Counsel in 2004 and joined the Federal Court bench in July 2024.
The Honourable Justice Tom Altobelli AM
Judge at Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Justice Tom Altobelli is a Judge of the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (Div 1) based in Sydney. He has been a Judge since 2006.
Tiffany Rochester
Family Law Collaborative Law
Tiffany Rochester is associated with Family Law focusing on collaborative law.
Valerie Norton
Speaker Collaborative Law
Valerie Norton is a speaker focusing on collaborative law.
Wayne Lear
STEP AU Estate Planning
Wayne Lear is associated with STEP AU focusing on estate planning.
Zinta Harris
Wills & Estates Collaborative Law
Zinta Harris is associated with Wills & Estates focusing on collaborative law.
Event Details
- Date
- March 26-27, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia
- International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney
- Pricing
- $1,500 + GST
- Audience
- Legal professionals, firm owners, leaders, collaborators, and innovators in Family and Estates Law.
- CLE Credits
- CPD hours included