ALLA (WA) News Blog

The call for papers for ALLA2012 - Respect the past. Embrace the future. - closes on Friday, 30 March. Visit the conference website for further details - http://alla2012.com.au/ . Send proposals to info@alla2012.com.au . Joanna Fear (Convenor - 07 3248 1147) and Kim Kelly (Program Coordinator - 0478 305 352) are happy to answer any queries.

Are you a member of the DX? If so, DX Mail are giving away copies of the 2012 edition of Asia-Pacific Legal 500. In addition, they also have some copies of the last Australian Legal Directory (2005) to distribute at no cost. Please note that copies of both of these titles are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Enquiries/requests should be directed to dxmail@tollgroup.com . Alternatively, Osman Abduloski can assist with telephone queries on (03) 9676 1744.

The ALLA (WA) Committee warmly congratulates Catherine Macgill on her appointment as Manager of the Law Library at the Supreme Court of WA. May her "reign" be happy and fulfilling.

On 1 March 2012, Blake Dawson becomes Ashurst.

On 1 March 2012, Mallesons Stephen Jaques becomes King & Wood Mallesons.

Cassie and Joe Netolicky are pleased to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Nina Isabelle Netolicky, at 2.20am on 24 February 2012, weighing in at 2.9kg (6lb 7oz). The ALLA (WA) Committee wishes them all health and happiness.

An icebreaker was held on Wednesday, 15 February, for members and prospective members in Blake Dawson's picturesque boardroom on the 32nd floor. The mouth-watering breakfast, sponsored by Thomson Reuters, was enjoyed by all (approximately 31) who attended. It was pleasing to see many familiar faces, some new ones and especially, Shane, Ken and Mercedes from Thomson Reuters. Philomena Humphries and Justin Booker from UWA gave a summary of the paper they presented at the 2011 ALLA conference in Canberra - Mind the gap! Legal research skills at university and in the workplace - or how I learned not to love Google . As we could all share in Philomena and Justin's experiences and challenges in imparting legal skills to others, a lively discussion from the floor ensued. Thank you to all who contributed to this pleasant early-morning function. A special thank-you goes to the Thomson Reuters crew for their support. Belinda Eisenhauer CPD and Events Sub-Committee