Speakers...

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 Saul Holt KC took silk in 2012 and will intrigue us and take us on a journey into the trauma that trying cases can bring on to ourselves, the people in the courtroom, the victims and the perpetrators. 

Zagi Kozarov worked at Victoria's OPP, prosecuting serious sex offences. Her true story is a stark reminder of trauma, PTSD and a lack of procedures to keep lawyers safe, mentally and physically, in the workplace. Hear about the ramifications that came from Kozarov v State of Victoria. 

 Jennifer manages the National Legal Aid With You Training Project. With You is a Trauma-Informed Organisational Toolkit, guiding all aspects of trauma-informed service design. In 2024, Jennifer completed a Churchill Fellowship on trauma-informed legal services for people experiencing marginalisation. 

Danielle Carroll is the Founder of the Kelly Wilkinson Foundation. Danielle will share the horror of Domestic Violence and how the DV murder of her sister, Kelly Wilkinson, has devastated a family. 

 A Senior psychiatrist working for the Gold Coast Mental Health Service,  Angelo is passionate about the interface between law and psychiatry and has a special interest in the history of psychiatry; offering a fantastic insight into trauma-informed practices.  

A senior lecturer with CQUniversity; her research specialises in policy development, law reform and gender-based violence. In 2023, Dr George was Chief Investigator on a significant integrative literature review: Specialist Approaches to Managing Sexual Assault Proceedings. 

 Adam develops future leaders who are self-aware and authentic. Drawing on 18 years of psychology and Defence Force (SAS) experience, you will hear about leadership, communication, emotional intelligence and tenacity. 

Stephen Grace is the Director of LawRight’s Community & Health Justice, Homelessness Law and Multicultural Law program. He has over ten years of experience in multidisciplinary, embedded community legal services. Join Steve on the panel for in-depth conversation about trauma-informed legal services. 

Dr Mark Butler is a survivor of complex trauma and has living experience of mental distress. Mark is a former client of legal assistance regarding involuntary psychiatric treatment. Mark has published on diversity and learning; his insight on the trauma-informed law services panel discussion will be invaluable. 

A solicitor since 1989 and an Honorary Senior Lecturer with the Australian National University. He has a PhD in history, a Master of Science (Coaching Psychology), a Master of Philosophy (domestic violence), and several other qualifications in addition to law.