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28 AUGUST 2025 | HILTON, SYDNEY

Expert Witness Symposium 2025  Highlights, Resources & On-Demand Access

Access the key sessions, expert insights, and exclusive resources from this year’s Symposium — plus join live Q&A with the speakers.

Catch the key moments and energy that shaped this year’s discussions.

We’ve captured the atmosphere, the exchange of ideas, and the insights shared by judges, barristers, and expert witnesses.

Our tailored sessions at a glance

Keynote Address 2025

Panel 1 Discussion – AI and the future of Law

Panel 2 discussion – Concurrent Evidence

Live Mock hot-tub cross examination

Keynote Address

Panel Discussions

Mock-cross Examination

Download Exclusive Articles

We’ve curated four in-depth resources from the Symposium, available on-demand:

Reflections on the practical approach to expert evidence and the use of experts

By The Hon. James Allsop AC

Joint expert conclave protocol

BY The Hon. Justice Michael Lee

Expert conclave orders

BY The Hon. Justice Michael Lee

AI and the Courts in 2025 Where are we, and how did we get here?

BY The Hon. Justice Jane Needham

"I really enjoyed the symposium. It was a great mix of speakers, panel discussions and the mock hot-tub cross examination.

It was thoroughly engaging, and I would highly recommend.”

Australian Federal Police

The level of expertise and knowledge of the presenters is excellent! I found this symposium to be wonderful, productive and thoroughly enjoyable. I would also like to thank all those responsible for the organisation of this symposium, including the incredible catering and friendly atmosphere.”

Prosys Advanced Pty Ltd

A high-caliber program, with a high-class venue and catering.”

Worthington Cunniffe & Associates Pty Ltd

Each session was thought provoking and relevant.”

Geri Ettinger Lawyer and Mediator

The standout session of the day! It was both formative and light-hearted, and very engaging. I would have happily watched it again or for longer. The nature of the performance sparked some excellent audience questions, which added even more value to the experience.”

HKA

This was incredibly well thought out – ExpertsDirect did an excellent job with the organisation. The layout, especially the use of tables, worked much better than in previous years. The food was fantastic! Overall, it was a fantastic day – thank you so much!”

HKA

Very informative, well organized and no session dragged on. As an aside the catering was also very good. Overall full marks.”

CPK Consulting

Prosys Advanced Pty Ltd

A high-caliber program, with a high-class venue and catering.”

Worthington Cunniffe & Associates Pty Ltd

Each session was thought provoking and relevant.”

Geri Ettinger Lawyer and Mediator

HKA

Very informative, well organized and no session dragged on. As an aside the catering was also very good. Overall full marks.”

CPK Consulting

Mark your calendars for these webinars with live Q&A

Each Symposium session is soon to be available as a pre-recorded webinar, followed by a 15-minute live Q&A with the Expert Witness Symposium 2025 speakers.

Symposium, Webinar

Thought-provoking AI + Expert Evidence LIVE Q&A Session

Symposium, Webinar

Mock Hot-Tub Cross Examination LIVE Q&A Session

Symposium, Webinar

Concurrent Evidence Panel LIVE Q&A Session

Australia

Level 1, 229 Macquarie St Sydney, NSW 2000

Singapore

Level 42, Six Battery Road Singapore 049909

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Bringing together leaders in law and expert witness evidence

Leaders in the field of law and evidence discuss the evolving landscape of the expert witness; privilege, presentation and procedure, amid the influence of technology, science and societal shifts.

The Hon. James Allsop AC

Former Chief Justice, Federal Court of Australia

Mary Walker OAM

Barrister, Arbitrator & Mediator

The Hon. Justice Needham

Judge, Federal Court of Australia

Sue Chrysanthou

Senior Counsel, 153 Phillip Barristers

Tania Sourdin

Professor Emerita, University of Newcastle

Holly Sara

Partner, Jones Day

Dr Kaye Ballantyne

Chief Forensic Scientist, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department

Michael Williams

Partner, Gilbert + Tobin

The Hon. Justice M.B.J. Lee

Judge, Federal Court of Australia