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Legal Comedy Debate 2012

Legal Comedy Debate 2012: Big firms vs. small firms. Does Size Matter?

Intro to Comedy Debate

Intro to Comedy Debate Evening and team informatio...

Intro to Comedy Debate Evening and team information

04/16/2012

1:20

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Justice Betty King, Supreme Court of Victoria

Her Honour Justice Betty King of the Supreme Court...

Her Honour Justice Betty King of the Supreme Court of Victoria sets the rules of the great debate.

04/16/2012

6:35

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Shaun Le Grand, Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

A fresh addition to the Legal Comedy Debate line-u...

A fresh addition to the Legal Comedy Debate line-up, Shaun set the standard amongst debaters with a brilliant performance highlighting that small firms will never be comparable to big firms and pre-empting his opponents’ arguments scoring them a thre...

04/16/2012

7:54

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Kim McFarlane, Tyler Tipping & Woods

In support of the argument that smaller firms prod...

In support of the argument that smaller firms produce better lawyers, Kim proudly acknowledges her selection as 2011 LIV President’s Awards Rising Star of the year noting that she "didn’t see anyone from the big firms win"!

04/16/2012

7:28

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Daniel Kinsey, Allens Arthur Robinson

Known for his clever, witty and hilarious presenta...

Known for his clever, witty and hilarious presentations, Daniel was ever impressive as he highlighted the many benefits of working for a big firm using stories about his own experiences to keep the audience in stiches.

04/16/2012

7:54

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Nick Russell, Mallesons Stephen Jaques

Nick argues that small firms are better due to the...

Nick argues that small firms are better due to the efficient delivery of legal work to clients, at a big firm work flows down hierarchies like a "champagne tower of inefficiency and delegation". And if Nick's presentation wasn't enough to convince th...

04/16/2012

7:47

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Rachel Doyle, Victorian Bar

A regular contender on the Legal Comedy Debate sta...

A regular contender on the Legal Comedy Debate stage, Rachel addresses the audience on why size matters to a barrister. Big firms, big briefs, big teams, for barristers the bigger the firm the better!

04/16/2012

10:47

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Phil Dunn QC, Victorian Bar

Arguing that big firms produce hot air, Philip Dun...

Arguing that big firms produce hot air, Philip Dunn QC paints a perfect picture of small firms and notes that it is un-Australian not to like small firms.

04/16/2012

7:16

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Decision Finale

The audience struggles to select a winner before H...

The audience struggles to select a winner before Her Honour orders them to "pick one"!

04/16/2012

3:26

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LIV & VWL Dame Roma Mitchell Memorial Luncheon with Michael Kirby

The Honourable Michael Kirby presents the key note address at the Dame Roma Mitchell Memorial Luncheon, on the topic ‘The movement for equal marriage rights and lessons learned from the women’s movement for equality’

Opening Address: LIV President Michael Holcroft

LIV President Michael Holcroft welcomes special gu...

LIV President Michael Holcroft welcomes special guest the Honourable Michael Kirby to the Dame Roma Mitchell Memorial Luncheon.

03/02/2012

5:04

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Patricia Athanasiadis, Convenor of VWL, introduces guest speaker Michael Kirby.

Patricia Athanasiadis, Convenor of VWL, introduces...

Patricia Athanasiadis, Convenor of VWL, introduces guest speaker Michael Kirby.

03/02/2012

3:04

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Hon. Michael Kirby entertains!

The Honourable Michael Kirby entertains the crowd ...

The Honourable Michael Kirby entertains the crowd with a taste of his presentation to come.

03/02/2012

1:37

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Hon. Michael Kirby 'The movement for equal marriage rights' Part 1

The Honourable Michael Kirby presents the key note...

The Honourable Michael Kirby presents the key note address at the Dame Roma Mitchell Memorial Luncheon, on the topic 'The movement for equal marriage rights and lessons learned from the women's movement for equality'. Part 1 includes his personal jou...

03/02/2012

16:41

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Hon. Michael Kirby 'The movement for equal marriage rights' Part 2

The Honourable Michael Kirby presents the key note...

03/02/2012

17:50

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LIV Legal Awards

Videos from the 2012 LIV Legal Awards.

Opening Address: LIV Legal Awards

The opening address from LIV President Caroline Co...

The opening address from LIV President Caroline Counsel at the LIV Legal Awards.

11/18/2011

8:11

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Paul Baker & Roger Legal Awards

Paul Baker Award presented to Dr Helen Szoke from ...

Paul Baker Award presented to Dr Helen Szoke from Australian Human Rights Commission. Award accepted by her son, David Szoke Burke. Rogers Legal Writing Award presented to Paul Kallenbach of Minter Ellison for his article ‘Piracy Suit Sunk – The ...

11/24/2011

5:55

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Cert of Service & 50 Years MembershipFINAL

Presentation of LIV Certificate of Service & 50 Year of LIV Membership

Certificated of Service presented for contribution...

Certificated of Service presented for contribution to the LIV, the legal profession and the wider community. Recognition of 50 Years of LIV Membership and thank you to members for their long standing support of the LIV.

11/25/2011

14:48

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LIV Awards: Life Membership Presentation

Honorary Life Membership awarded to Russell Kenned...

Honorary Life Membership awarded to Russell Kennedy Principal and former LIV President John Corcoran.

11/25/2011

6:15

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LIV Presidents Awards: Access to Justice, Community Lawyer & Govt. Lawyer of the Year

LIV 2011 President Award: Presentation of Access t...

LIV 2011 President Award: Presentation of Access to Justice, Community Lawyer of the Year, and Government Lawyer of the Year Awards

11/25/2011

15:35

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Presidents Awards: Suburban Lawyer, Regional Lawyer, Accredited Specialist

LIV 2011 President Awards presentation for the Sub...

LIV 2011 President Awards presentation for the Suburban Lawyer of the Year Award; Regional Lawyer of the Year Award; Accredited Specialist Achievement Award

11/25/2011

10:29

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LIV Presidents Awards: Best Mentor, Rising Star & Legal Organisation

Presidents Awards presented for Best Mentor of the...

Presidents Awards presented for Best Mentor of the Year, Rising Star of the Year and Legal Organisation of the Year.

11/25/2011

13:49

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LIV Awards: Presidents Honorary Award Presentation

Presidents Honorary Award presented to the Pro bon...

Presidents Honorary Award presented to the Pro bono legal team for M70/M106 for legal, humanitarian & professional achievements. Ceremony conclusion and thank you to MC Ross Stevenson, partnership and support from Equity Trustees.

11/25/2011

10:33

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Events

Legal Comedy Debate 2012

Legal Comedy Debate 2012: Big firms vs. small firms. Does Size Matter?

Intro to Comedy Debate

Intro to Comedy Debate Evening and team informatio...

Intro to Comedy Debate Evening and team information

04/16/2012