The 2026 Legal Executives™ Conference is an online event scheduled for Tuesday, 17 March 2026, hosted and sponsored by the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria). This annual conference is designed to provide legal executives and professionals with updates on key developments in the legal field, focusing on practical knowledge and skills enhancement.
The conference agenda includes sessions on the Guardianship List at VCAT, updates from Land Registry and Secure Electronic Registries Victoria (SERV), key risk issues in conveyancing, anti-money laundering responsibilities, and ethics for legal executives. Additionally, topics such as wellbeing in the legal profession and career opportunities beyond traditional law firms will be covered.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage with industry experts, participate in interactive sessions, and network with peers in the legal community. Notable speakers include Venetia Bombas, Acting Senior Member at VCAT; Jamie McCallum, Accredited Property Law Specialist; and Adam Awty, CEO of the Law Institute of Victoria.
This conference is ideal for legal executives, paralegals, and other legal professionals seeking to stay informed about current trends, enhance their professional skills, and fulfill Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
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Speakers(12)
Adam Awty
Chief Executive Officer at Law Institute of Victoria
Adam Awty is the Chief Executive Officer of the Law Institute of Victoria.
Daniel Pietrobuono
Lawyer, Ethics and Practitioner Support Department at Law Institute of Victoria
Daniel Pietrobuono is a Lawyer in the Ethics and Practitioner Support Department at the Law Institute of Victoria.
Jamie McCallum
Accredited Property Law Specialist, Risk Manager at Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee
Jamie McCallum is an Accredited Property Law Specialist and Risk Manager at the Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee.
Jane Francis
Legal Executive, Head of Support Services at Lonsdale Chambers
Jane Francis is a Legal Executive and Head of Support Services at Lonsdale Chambers.
Justine Gerrey
Principal Solicitor at Land Use Victoria Legal
Justine Gerrey is the Principal Solicitor at Land Use Victoria Legal.
Nicholas Baum
Victorian Practising Counsel at List A
Nicholas Baum is a Victorian Practising Counsel at List A.
Phillip Nolan
Special Counsel, Practice Support & Risk at Law Institute of Victoria
Phillip Nolan is the Special Counsel for Practice Support & Risk at the Law Institute of Victoria.
Simon Libbis
Head of Ethics and Practitioner Support at Law Institute of Victoria
Simon Libbis is the Head of Ethics and Practitioner Support at the Law Institute of Victoria.
Stacey Guyett
Professional Coach & Trainer
Stacey Guyett is a Professional Coach and Trainer specializing in wellbeing in the legal profession.
Steve Millward
General Manager, Data Services and Insights at Secure Electronic Registries Victoria (SERV)
Steve Millward is the General Manager of Data Services and Insights at Secure Electronic Registries Victoria (SERV).
Tribly DSouza
Product Manager, Customer Growth at Secure Electronic Registries Victoria (SERV)
Tribly DSouza is the Product Manager for Customer Growth at Secure Electronic Registries Victoria (SERV).
Venetia Bombas
Acting Senior Member at Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
Venetia Bombas serves as the Acting Senior Member at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
Event Details
- Date
- March 17, 2026
- Location
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal executives, paralegals, and other legal professionals.
- CLE Credits
- CPD points applicable to the membership of the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria), including the mandatory annual Ethics requirement. Members of other organizations should evaluate whether these sessions meet their CPD requirements.