Disrupting Tradition Innovative Strategies in Family & Estate Law
Sue Abrams
Keynote Speaker – Collaborative Stream
Accredited Family Law Specialist, Accredited Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer – ATW Law
Sue Abrams, BA LLB, is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, Collaborative Lawyer, and nationally Accredited Mediator with over 35 years of experience. Since gaining Specialist Accreditation in 1995, she has built a reputation for her expertise in complex property and parenting matters, consistently recognised in Doyle’s Guide among Australia’s leading family lawyers.
While skilled in litigation, Sue’s focus is on resolution outside the courtroom. She is regularly appointed by the Family Court and peers as a mediator, helping families reach outcomes with dignity and care. Trained in mediation and collaborative practice, she now serves as Vice-President of the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals, combining technical excellence with a client-centred approach.
Innovation in Collaboration
Explore how technology, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and global networks are reshaping collaborative law.
Staying True to Values
Understand the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and preserving the principles that underpin collaborative practice.
A Future-Ready Model
Gain insights into how collaborative law can evolve into a mainstream approach to dispute resolution.
Collaborating for Tomorrow: Innovation and the Future of Collaborative Practice
As legal systems face growing pressures of cost, delay, and adversarial culture, collaborative law offers a humane and effective alternative. This keynote looks to the future of collaborative practice, highlighting innovations in technology, cross-disciplinary teamwork, global collaboration, and legal education.
It also examines challenges around accessibility and inclusion, while emphasising the need to stay true to the core values of collaboration. With real-world insights and a strong call to action, the session invites participants to imagine a future where collaborative law becomes a mainstream, sustainable model of dispute resolution.