The Hon. Tom Bathurst ADR Advocate of the Year Award
Submission Guidelines
All submissions are to be completed on the online form available and address each question for the relevant award category. Answers to each submission question are limited to 250 words.
Each submission is to be accompanied by two written references from an independent third party in support of the submission. Other supporting documentation that is directly relevant to the submission (i.e. media coverage, statistics) may be provided and should be clearly referenced in the submission.
All submissions are treated in the strictest confidence. Access to submissions is restricted to ADC personnel administering the awards and the judging panel only.
Submission dates
All answers and supporting materials are to be uploaded by the closing date for submission at 5.00pm AEDT on 15 February 2024.
Submission Questions
This award recognises excellence as an advocate in mediation, in Australia and internationally. It is open to all Australian barristers.
Criteria: Submissions will be judged on responses to the following:
- Without divulging any confidential case information, outline work that has been undertaken in the last 12 months that demonstrates excellence as an advocate in mediations.
- How have you creatively adapted ADR processes to meet specific needs of clients?
- How has your work benefited the clients and your business?
