Young lawyers news and updates

NICHOLAS SALAGARAS

PRESIDENT NORTHERN TERRITORY YOUNG LAWYERS (NTYL)

Let us start by thanking Sarah Strzelecki and the 2020 committee who showed some great strength through an ‘unprecedented’ and ‘challenging’ year (feel free to insert your favourite 2020 buzzword)... From the rolling red hills of the Alice, to the (at times not-so-bustling) streets of Darwin, the 2020 committee took online mediums within their stride finding new and innovative ways to ensure that our young lawyers had access to CPDs and support in a jurisdiction where isolation and distance work was already a work place hazard. Fortunately (and again proving that the NT really is the place to be), our young lawyers were back in action with over 100 people attending our trivia fundraiser at the end of last year.

The current committee is excited to bring back a number of events that were missed last year, including the sunset sail! This event has previously been a big hit and has completely sold out. Due to COVID restrictions, the committee will be looking into bigger and better boats to accommodate as many young lawyers and their friends as possible. Whilst the NTYL won’t be going quite as big as the ‘Ruby Princess’, members and friends should remember that the event will be ticketed and to keep an eye on our Facebook page to ensure they don’t miss out on tickets.

Annual General Meeting and 2021 Committee

On 27 November 2020, NTYL held our AGM at Parliament House—a big thanks to The Honourable Ngaree Ah Kit, Speaker for providing us with this space. We are pleased advise the profession of this year’s committee:

President

Nicholas Salagaras Hall & Wilcox

Vice-President (Darwin)

Kate Bremner Solicitor for the NT

Vice-President (Regional)

Sara Dobbyn Director of Public Prosecutions

Treasurer

Emma Cook NT Legal Aid Commission

Secretary

Chris Teng Ward Keller

General Committee members Bettina Kobelt Ward Keller Jessica Lena Ward Keller Kirralee Pavy Hunt & Hunt Kyla Pajarillo Minter Ellison

Land Williamson Office of the Ombudsman Monica Thompson Supreme Court of the NT Taylah Cramp Solicitor for the NT

The 2020 NTYL social season ended with its Christmas drinks in Darwin and Alice Springs. In Darwin, a celebration was held after the AGM at the Deck Bar with a great attendance from our members. The Alice Springs members held a fantastic celebration at Epilogue Lounge.

We would like to that all those who attended and supported our events in 2020.

2021 Welcome Drinks

The Darwin Welcome Drinks were be held on Friday, 26 February 2021 at Six Tanks Brew Co on Mitchell Street from 5.00 pm.

2021 International Women’s Day (IWD)

We are pleased to advise that NTYL have partnered with NT Womens Lawyers Association for the third year with events in both Darwin and Alice Springs guided by the global theme #ChooseToChallenge.

DARWIN Breakfast at the Hilton Hotel on Friday 6 March 2020 kicking off at 6.30 am (sharp) – 8.30 am with an exciting panel to be announced very soon. For further announcements, please refer to NTYL and NTWLA Facebook pages and tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.

ALICE SPRINGS After its resounding success last year, Law-n-Bowls will be back again with special guest speaker Local Court Judge Sarah McNamara. Further details will follow, but for now, please block the evening of 5 March 2021 out in your diaries and join us at the Alice Springs Golf Club.

For further detail on all NTYL events, follow us on Facebook or email us to be added to the mailing list. If you would like to become a member please head to our page on the Law Society NT website. Details below.

NTYL.Committee@gmail.com @NTYLpage

NTYL membership

lawsoc@lawsocietynt.asn.au

2021 NTYL Calendar

5 MARCH

International Womens Day, Law-N-Bowls at the Alice Springs Golf Club (Alice Springs)

11 MARCH

International Womens Day, breakfast and panel discussion at Hilton Darwin (Darwin)

15 MAY 2021

Law Week, The Great Debate (Darwin)

JUNE/JULY

Dry season (Darwin) and winter (Alice Springs) social events

AUGUST

Golden Gavel (Darwin, streamed live to Alice Springs)

SEPTEMBER

Trivia fundraiser (Darwin)

NOVEMBER

Annual General Meeting (Darwin) Christmas drinks (Darwin and Alice Springs)

With 3-4 Continuing Professional Development events held over the course of the year in both Darwin, Alice Springs and streamed live to regional members.