Disrupting Tradition Innovative Strategies in Family & Estate Law
The Honourable Justice Tom Altobelli AM
Keynote Speaker – Family Law Stream
Judge – FCFCOA
Justice Tom Altobelli is a Judge of the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (Div 1) based in Sydney. He has been a Judge since 2006.
He graduated Bachelor of Laws in 1980, Master of Laws in 1986 and Doctor of Juridical Science in 2000. Tom also has a Graduate Diploma in Divinity, a Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy, and is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Law, Western Sydney University.
Tom has authored 4 books on family law and dispute resolution as well as over 50 articles in Australian and international journals. Tom is President-elect of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and will be the first Australian President of this 6000 member association of family law professionals in nearly 30 years.
In 2023 Tom was appointed as a member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of significant service to law and legal education.
Clear Expectations and Goal Setting
Learn how to set transparent performance standards and apply a proven goal-setting formula to ensure team members understand what success looks like.
Practical Tools for Difficult Conversations
Develop confident strategies to address underperformance, distinguish it from misconduct, and conduct effective performance discussions.
Managing Risk And Driving Success
Understand the legal risks associated with underperformance and gain practical approaches to safeguard your practice while building a high-performing, successful team.
The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Family Violence and Abuse: Utopia or Dystopia?
One lasting impact of COVID-19 is our reliance on digital technology. While it kept us connected during isolation, it also enabled new forms of family violence, from image-based abuse to geolocation tracking, creating a sense of constant surveillance.
This session looks ahead to future risks posed by emerging technologies like AI and the metaverse. Justice Altobelli explores how deepfakes, virtual harassment, and other tools could be misused — while also highlighting how technology may provide new protections. In a time when dystopia and utopia are closely intertwined, professionals must stay alert and adaptable to safeguard families.