Expert Witness Symposium 2025
28 August 2025 – Thursday (8:00am-2:00pm) | Hilton, Sydney
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Keynote Address
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Panel Discussions
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Mock-cross Examination
Bringing together leaders in law and expert witness evidence
Join us for the second ExpertsDirect Expert Witness Symposium—a premier gathering of legal professionals and expert witnesses examining the future of expert evidence. This year’s program will spotlight the impact of AI on expert reporting and feature a focused discussion on the evolving role and best practices of expert conclaves. The day will conclude with a live hot-tub cross-examination—offering a rare and practical insight into concurrent evidence in action.
The Hon. James Allsop ACÂ
Former Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia
Mary Walker OAM
Barrister, Arbitrator & Mediator
The Hon. Justice Needham
Judge, Federal Court of AustraliaÂ
Sue Chrysanthou
Senior Counsel, 153 Phillip BarristersÂ
Tania Sourdin
Professor Emerita, University of NewcastleÂ
Holly Sara
Partner, Jones Day
Dr Kaye Ballantyne
Chief Forensic Scientist, Victoria Police Forensic Services DepartmentÂ
Michael Williams
Partner, Gilbert + TobinÂ
The Hon. Justice M.B.J. Lee
Judge, Federal Court of Australia
The Hon. James Allsop ACÂ
Former Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia
Mary Walker OAM
Barrister, Arbitrator & Mediator
The Hon. Justice Needham
Judge, Federal Court of AustraliaÂ
Sue Chrysanthou
Senior Counsel, 153 Phillip BarristersÂ
Holly Sara
Partner, Jones Day
Tania Sourdin
Professor Emerita, University of NewcastleÂ
Dr Kaye Ballantyne
Chief Forensic Scientist, Victoria Police Forensic Services DepartmentÂ
Michael Williams
Partner, Gilbert + TobinÂ
The Hon. Justice M.B.J. Lee
Judge, Federal Court of Australia
Tailored sessions for legal and expert professionals
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Keynote Address 2025
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Panel 1 discussion – Concurrent Evidence
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Panel 2 Discussion – AI and the future of Law
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Live Mock hot-tub cross examination
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Everything you need to Know
Level 3, Hilton Sydney
Thursday, 28 August 2025
8:00am to 2:00pm
Expert Evidence in Transition: Navigating AI, Law, and the Role of the Modern Witness
As legal practice evolves, so does the role of the expert witness. This symposium explores how AI is transforming admissibility, methodology, and professional standards. Sessions will address the future of expert conclaves, digital evidence challenges, and the adaptability required of today’s experts. Judicial insights will highlight key procedural and practical changes reshaping the expert’s role in court.
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Hear from judges, barristers and other leading experts
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Hear from leading experts on the impact of AI in the legal field
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Legal CPD points per hour *subject to your respective law society
Frequently asked questions
Expert witnesses and the legal fraternity including solicitors, barristers and judges. The focus of our symposium will be on civil litigation with many of our speakers having deep expertise in commercial litigation, class actions, defamation, ESG and insurance.
Level 3 Stateroom Hilton, Sydney – See map to location
Take look at Expert Witness Symposium 2024 Highlights to see what you can expect from the event.
Breakfast, morning tea and lunch included.
Yes, we have secured a 10% discount for your accommodation. The information on how to access this is included on your ticket.
You can outline your requirements when you book.Â
Business attire
The Hilton and Public parking venues can be found here: https://www.hiltonsydney.com.au/explore/
Yes, subject to availability. We cannot guarantee you a ticket.
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