Disrupting Tradition Innovative Strategies in Family & Estate Law
Why We are Disrupting
Changing the way we connect, learn, and lead in law.
Disrupting Tradition is where reform meets reality. Built by and for professionals who are done with doing things the way they’ve always been done, this mission is about courage, connection and real change in family and estates law.
A Family Law Education Network event, co-hosted by JustFund.
Australia’s boldest conference for Family & Estates Law professionals
Disrupting Tradition isn’t your standard legal event. It’s FLENA’s flagship experience—crafted for lawyers and allied professionals ready to think differently, act purposefully, and challenge outdated norms.
Powered by collaboration and proudly co-hosted by JustFund, this conference redefines how legal professionals connect, learn, and lead—driven by purpose and backed by a national community of change-makers.
Our Vision
To build a national community where legal education inspires reform, supports wellbeing, and drives innovation across the profession.
Our Mission
We curate bold, thought-led events that challenge tradition, empower professionals, and bring together voices that matter.
Our Impact
Beyond events, we spark momentum—building community, inspiring reform, and shifting the legal conversation forward.
The Minds Behind the Mission
Meet the Hosts Driving the Disruption
Family Law Education Network
The Family Law Education Network is Australia’s dedicated hub for education, connection, and innovation in Family Law. Through its dynamic programs, monthly CLEs, national conferences, practitioner wellness initiatives, and a growing member community, FLENA provides lawyers and allied professionals with the tools, knowledge, and support to thrive in practice. As the driving force behind Disrupting Tradition 2026, FLENA is proud to curate an event that brings together bold thinkers, leaders, and innovators to reimagine Family and Estates Law. With a focus on practical learning, collaboration, and challenging outdated norms, FLENA continues its mission to lead the profession into the future.
JustFund
JustFund is Australia’s leading litigation disbursement funder, trusted by over 950 law firms nationwide. With a mission to ease the financial burden of litigation, JustFund provides fast, fair, and accessible funding solutions that empower firms and their clients to focus on outcomes, not expenses. Winner of multiple fintech and legal industry awards, JustFund is redefining how legal services are delivered.
As Co-Host of Disrupting Tradition 2026, JustFund brings its commitment to innovation, access to justice, and partnership to the forefront—helping to deliver an event that challenges outdated norms and builds the future of Family and Estates Law.
Why This Isn’t Just Another Legal Conference
What Sets Us Apart
Not Your Average Agenda
Forget back-to-back PowerPoints and passive panels. Every session is designed to challenge, involve, and provoke thought — through performances, live discussions, workshops, and real conversations that stick.
Created by Practitioners, for Practitioners
This is not a top-down conference run by a marketing agency. It's led by legal professionals who know the system, the gaps, and what needs to change. Everything here is curated for practical impact.
A Focus on the Whole Professional
We’re not just talking about legal skills. We explore leadership, wellbeing, ethics, communication, and how to build sustainable careers in law that don’t lead to burnout or disconnection.
Powered by Genuine Collaboration
You’ll see more than just logos on a sponsor wall. Our partners co-create sessions, host experiences, and lead community-driven conversations. This is a network of disruptors — not just supporters.
Streams Built Around the Future
From emerging tech in legal practice to collaborative models and leadership strategy — each stream is forward-thinking and designed to help you prepare for what's next in the profession.
We Don’t Just Talk, We Move Things Forward
Our events spark follow-up projects, cross-industry collaborations, and real outcomes. You don’t walk away with just a CPD certificate — you walk away with fuel to drive change in your space.
of past attendees rated our conference as extremely valuable to their legal practice.
said they would recommend FLENA events to a colleague.
legal professionals are actively engaged across our national FLENA network.
collaborating organisations and partners supported our most recent event.
meet the flena team
Our Team of Disruptors
Amanda Little
CEO | Accredited Specialist Family Law
Victoria Moss
Program Specialist, Member Engagement & New Zealand Operations
Amanda McAlister
Relationship Manager & Executive Assistant
Ami Gandhi
Digital Marketing Manager