Past Event


THE LAWSON COMMON ROOM

w/ Nicholas van Hattem

date
Thursday June 26, 2025
time
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (W. Australia Standard Time)
venue
Lawson Flats
location
4 Sherwood Court, Perth, Western Australia 6000, AU Get Directions
tags
Food & Drink Public Event Social Events Talks at Lawson

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The Lawson Common Room returns! Where sharp minds and generous spirits meet—part fireside chat, part professional detour. Each month, we explore the many ways people find themselves in the law… and what they choose to do once they’re there.

This June, host Nicholas van Hattem is joined by Rachael Young SC commercial silk —and Donovan “Big Don” McDonald, who swapped compliance briefs for brisket and never looked back.

Chancellor von Bismarck once said that laws are like sausages—best not to see them being made. Clearly, he never saw Big Don at the grill. And old Otto might have enjoyed the legislative process more with Rachael’s razor-sharp insights in the room.

We’ll talk career pivots, legal realities, and what it means to do meaningful work—whether by the book or by the smoker. Then it’s off to Luis’ to keep the conversation flowing—and yes, there’ll be a one-night-only sausage special from Don himself.

– Doors from 5PM
– Talk + Q&A from 5:30PM in the Studio
– Drinks + chats from 6:15PM in Luis’
– Members $10 | GA $25 (includes a drink on arrival)

Come curious. Leave with new ideas—and maybe a second helping.
THE LAWSON COMMON ROOM
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