19th Annual Bar Leaders' Conference
20 May - 21 May 2026
Session information
Description
Climate change is no longer an academic discussion limited to a few. Indeed, it has been said 'we are all climate lawyers now'. The session will discuss the work of the BIC Climate Change Working Group (CCWG), including its work supporting lawyer competency and capacity building by developing a climate engagement toolkit for bars and a model curriculum on continuing legal education on climate change and related legal education. During the session, the CCWG convenors will invite contributions from bar leaders and representatives, who will have an opportunity to highlight the work and experience of their associations in supporting member engagement on climate change issues, and helping their members advise on climate change in an informed and competent manner.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Dominique Hogan-Doran SC SC | Australian Bar, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Chair, Bar Issues Commission Regulation Committee |
| Fiona McLeod AO KC | Victorian Bar Association, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Secretary-Treasurer, Bar Issues Commission |
Speakers
| Matthew Baird | College of Law, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Ana Chagas | Motta Fernandes Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil; Membership Officer, Water Law Committee |