The Lawson Common Room returns—where sharp minds and generous spirits meet for conversations that feel part fireside chat, part professional detour.
Each month, host Nicholas van Hattem invites guests to reflect on the many ways people find themselves in the law… and what they choose to do once they’re there.
This August, Nicholas is joined by:
– The Hon. Lindy Jenkins, Chair of the Law Reform Commission and former Supreme Court Judge of WA
– Isabel Inkster, solicitor at the SSO, Ciara Glennon Scholar, Barefaced Storyteller (twice), and 2025 Junior Woman Lawyer of the Year
Together, they’ll unpack:
Tales from the Top End — reflections on Lindy’s time as a prosecutor in the Northern Territory in the 1980s
How moving Sideways is Still Forward — a candid look at career progression in a profession obsessed with hierarchy, and,
The Reform Commissioner’s Wishlist — top picks, pet peeves, and a few bugbears from the Chair of the Law Reform Commission
– Doors from 5PM
– Talk + Q&A from 5:30PM in the Studio
– Drinks + chats from 6:15PM in Luis'
– Members $10, public $25 (includes a drink on arrival)
All welcome.