Watch our webinar tailored specifically for Catholic Schools, In Good Faith: Current issues in Catholic Education

This curated webinar responds to some of the key tricky legal issues our Catholic Schools raise with us and offers the chance to put your questions directly to our legal experts.

During this one-hour session, our sector experts will cover the complex questions you ask us about:

  • Reportable Conduct Scheme investigations;
  • Key issues for governing bodies; and
  • Facilities hire.


Chaired by Moores Education Practice Leader, Cecelia Irvine-So, we have brought together a panel of experts, including:

  • Tal Shmerling, Senior Lawyer (Safeguarding)
  • Rebecca Lambert-Smith, Practice Leader (For Purpose)
  • Colin McCaul, Practice Leader (Property)

Presenters

Cecelia Irvine-So

Practice Leader

Cecelia is a commercial lawyer specialising in education law, education governance, privacy and regulatory compliance. Cecelia is the first port of call for a significant number of independent and Catholic schools, education providers, kindergarten cluster managers and K-12 education management and peak bodies.

Tal Shmerling

Special Counsel

Tal is an expert in discrimination and equality laws, having worked in senior legal and policy roles at Victoria’s equal opportunity regulator, Ambulance Victoria and the Victorian Government. He has advised on many significant discrimination and human rights cases and led investigations into discrimination and harassment. He is known for providing clear, practical and pragmatic solutions that create safer workplaces, schools and organisations and position his clients as leading employers, educators and service providers.

Rebecca Lambert-Smith

Practice Leader

Rebecca provides expert advice to charities, not-for-profits and social ventures on a wide range of legal and governance matters. As a trusted advisor to For Purpose clients experiencing creation, crisis and change, Rebecca enjoys helping clients navigate the challenges of the current regulatory environment.