Private law and the courts in an age of disruption: Bending, breaking or restating?
Private law and the courts in an age of disruption: Bending, breaking or restating?
The Warren Centre for Civil Justice invites you to a one day academic conference for legal scholars, practitioners, and judicial audiences examining how private law is responding to major pressures across technology, climate, and economic change. Hear from leading voices in the field, including a keynote from a Judge of Appeal, and engage with current research shaping debate and doctrine.
Registrations open soon
Why attend
- Gain insight into how courts are responding to rapid shifts in society and technology
- Hear a keynote from The Honourable Justice Mark Leeming, Judge of Appeal, Supreme Court of New South Wales
- Join discussion led by Professor The Honourable Marilyn Warren AC KC
- Explore peer reviewed research selected for publication in the Monash University Law Review
- Connect with academics, practitioners, and researchers working across private law
What you will explore
- The current state of private law and how it is evolving
- The role of courts in shaping doctrine
- The impact of digital platforms, AI, and financial innovation
- Legal responses to climate related harm and emerging technologies
- Developments in contract, tort, property, equity, and remedies
- Comparative and transnational approaches to change in private law
Who should attend
- Legal academics and researchers
- Judges and legal practitioners
- Graduate and higher degree law students
- Policy professionals and those with an interest in private law
Speakers and organisers
- Keynote speaker: The Honourable Justice Mark Leeming
- Session chair: Professor The Honourable Marilyn Warren AC KC
- Convenors:
- Dr Lucas Clover Alcolea
- Dr Brandon D. Stewart
Programme
- Opening session
- Keynote address and chaired discussion
- Research paper presentations
- Audience discussion and Q&A
Event details
Time: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Monash University Law Chambers
555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Capacity: Limited. Registration is required
Registrations open soon
Practical information
- This is an in person event
- Registration is required to attend
- Draft papers will be shared with attendees before the conference
Frequently asked questions
Is the event free?
Yes. Registration is free, but places are limited.
Do I need to register?
Yes. Entry is not guaranteed without registration.
Can I attend if I am not presenting a paper?
Yes. General admission is open to all attendees.
Registrations open soon
Event Details
- Date:
- 30 October 2026 at 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Venue:
- Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
- Campus:
- Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
- Open to:
- Registrations opening soon
- Cost:
- Free
- Categories:
- Research; Warren Centre for Civil Justice
Description
Private law and the courts in an age of disruption: Bending, breaking or restating?
The Warren Centre for Civil Justice invites you to a one day academic conference for legal scholars, practitioners, and judicial audiences examining how private law is responding to major pressures across technology, climate, and economic change. Hear from leading voices in the field, including a keynote from a Judge of Appeal, and engage with current research shaping debate and doctrine.
Registrations open soon
Why attend
- Gain insight into how courts are responding to rapid shifts in society and technology
- Hear a keynote from The Honourable Justice Mark Leeming, Judge of Appeal, Supreme Court of New South Wales
- Join discussion led by Professor The Honourable Marilyn Warren AC KC
- Explore peer reviewed research selected for publication in the Monash University Law Review
- Connect with academics, practitioners, and researchers working across private law
What you will explore
- The current state of private law and how it is evolving
- The role of courts in shaping doctrine
- The impact of digital platforms, AI, and financial innovation
- Legal responses to climate related harm and emerging technologies
- Developments in contract, tort, property, equity, and remedies
- Comparative and transnational approaches to change in private law
Who should attend
- Legal academics and researchers
- Judges and legal practitioners
- Graduate and higher degree law students
- Policy professionals and those with an interest in private law
Speakers and organisers
- Keynote speaker: The Honourable Justice Mark Leeming
- Session chair: Professor The Honourable Marilyn Warren AC KC
- Convenors:
- Dr Lucas Clover Alcolea
- Dr Brandon D. Stewart
Programme
- Opening session
- Keynote address and chaired discussion
- Research paper presentations
- Audience discussion and Q&A
Event details
Time: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Monash University Law Chambers
555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Capacity: Limited. Registration is required
Registrations open soon
Practical information
- This is an in person event
- Registration is required to attend
- Draft papers will be shared with attendees before the conference
Frequently asked questions
Is the event free?
Yes. Registration is free, but places are limited.
Do I need to register?
Yes. Entry is not guaranteed without registration.
Can I attend if I am not presenting a paper?
Yes. General admission is open to all attendees.
Registrations open soon