Legal Innovation Summit 2024

Jack Newton

CEO & Founder

Clio

As the CEO and Founder of Clio and a pioneer in cloud-based legal technology, Jack Newton has spearheaded efforts to educate the legal community on the security, ethics, privacy considerations, and benefits of running a law firm in the cloud.

Under his leadership, Clio is bettering the lives and businesses of lawyers while making legal services more accessible and equitable for all through cloud-based and client-centered technology. Jack’s efforts to transform the legal experience for all have profoundly impacted the legal industry.

Jack is the author of The Client-Centered Law Firm, a #1 bestseller that’s helping law firms thrive in today’s experience-driven era. He is also the host of Daily Matters, a podcast dedicated to conversations with legal professionals, industry leaders, and subject matter experts about the future of law.

Jack has been recognised with some of the highest honours in the business world, including Goldman Sachs’ annual Builders and Innovators Awards, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs (2022), Canada’s Most Admired CEO by Waterstone Human Capital, EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year award, BIV’s Forty under 40, and was named a 2019 Fellow to the College of Law Practice Management. Most recently, Jack has been awarded Person of the Year at the 2020 Technology Impact Awards, held by the BC Tech Association. Clio has also been recognised as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte, and as having one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. Additionally, Clio was the first company to receive the BC Tech Association’s Company of the Year Anchor Success category.

The Hon Justice Nye Perram

Federal Court of Australia

Justice Perram was appointed to the Federal Court of Australia in 2008. He graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws and from the University of Oxford with a Bachelor of Civil Law. He practised as a barrister in New South Wales from 1993 and was appointed senior counsel in 2006. At the time of his appointment he was a member of the Law and Justice Foundation and the New South Wales Bar Council. His Honour is President of the Copyright Tribunal of Australia, a member of a number of the Federal Court’s panels including the Intellectual Property National Practice Area, and chair of the Court’s Digital Practice Committee.

Paul Fletcher MP

Federal Member for Bradfield, Shadow Minister for Government Services and the Digital Economy, Shadow Minister for Science and the Arts, Manager of Opposition Business in the House

Paul Fletcher has been the Member for Bradfield since 2009. From 2013 to 2022 he was successively a Parliamentary Secretary, Minister and Cabinet Minister. Apart from nine months as Minister for Social Services, Paul’s front bench service was largely in communications and infrastructure. He was Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts in the Morrison Government.

Paul is now Shadow Minister for Science, Arts, Government Services and the Digital Economy. Before politics Paul’s extensive private sector experience included eight years on the Senior Management Team at Optus. Paul has dual first class honours degrees in law and economics from Sydney University and an MBA

The Hon Courtney Houssos MLC

NSW Minister for Finance, Minister for Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement and Minister for Natural Resources

Courtney Houssos is the Minister for Finance, Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement and Natural Resources in New South Wales. She is the first female Minister for Finance and the first female Minister responsible for the mining sector in the New South Wales Government. She was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council in 2015. Courtney was born and grew up in Forster, on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, where she attended local public primary and high schools. Courtney studied at the University of New South Wales, where she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts (Politics and International Relations, Industrial Relations). Prior to entering Parliament, Courtney was elected to be the first woman to be Country Organiser for New South Wales Labor, serving for 9 years in the role. During her time in Parliament, she has been a strong advocate on behalf of families, improving education outcomes and universal and accessible healthcare.

Courtney was previously the Shadow Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources. She has also served on a large number of Parliamentary Committees, including on Education, Health, Electoral Matters and Budget oversight issues. Courtney lives in Earlwood with her husband George, daughter Anna and son Arthur.

Amanda Little

CEO

Family Law Education Network of Australia (FLENA) and ALA Law

As CEO of both the Family Law Education Network of Australia (FLENA) and ALA Law, Amanda is a transformative force in Family Law, dedicated to advancing the profession through education, community service, and a commitment to well-being. Her leadership at FLENA has shaped a nationwide platform that empowers Family Law practitioners with continuous learning, advanced resources, and a collaborative network designed to uplift legal standards across Australia.

Amanda’s vision extends beyond professional excellence; she is deeply passionate about fostering a healthy work/life balance for legal professionals. As a strong advocate for mental health in the workplace, she prioritises initiatives that support solicitors in managing stress and avoiding burnout. Through FLENA, Amanda ensures practitioners have access not only to educational resources but also to wellness programs that reinforce a sustainable and balanced approach to work. Her commitment to mental health underscores her belief that resilient, supported legal professionals provide the highest quality service to clients.

As CEO of the award-winning ALA Law, Western Sydney’s leading Family Law firm, Amanda drives a culture of excellence and community focus. ALA Law is known for its innovative approach and deep community involvement, supporting local charities. Amanda’s leadership here is equally committed to promoting well-being, with ALA Law serving as a model firm that champions mental health, work/life balance, and a supportive environment for all staff.

Through FLENA and ALA Law, Amanda’s influence continues to shape a Family Law landscape that values innovation, community engagement and mental health, empowering practitioners and setting a new standard for the industry.