Events Calendar 2022

January

18 January 2022 13:00-14:30

Legal Masterclass: POPIA Information Officer and Staff Training

Cost R495 per person to attend the masterclass and Q&A

Book your seat here: https://qkt.io/ze8lId

In this masterclass, we will unpack what information officers and staff should know about their obligations and how to comply with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA").

Persons designated as an information officers and all staff should attend.

Overview:

1. Who is the information officer?
2. The duties of the information officer
3. Obligations of the organisation including its staff
4. Practical implementation towards compliance

Attendees are entitled to a FREE 30-minute consultation.

24 January 2022 13:00-14:00

LPM 101

Attendance is FREE

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89820065793?pwd=dWd3MXhLRGZldVdQaXBEcUphK3Rodz09

Passcode: 689961

Important: Attendees qualify for an exclusive R3500 discount when registering for any of our Applied Legal Project Management cohorts in 2022.

Who? Practising Attorneys, Paralegal staff and in-house counsel should attend.

This is an introductory session about Legal Project Management. In this session, we will unpack and attendees will learn about the advantages in using project management tools and techniques, enabling legal practitioners to better plan, budget, schedule and allocate resources to progress the work.

Join Nicolene Schoeman-Louw for a perspective on LPM in a practising environment as well as running an effective legal department as in-house counsel.

The International Institute of Legal Project Management represents an award-winning worldwide community of legal professionals with graduates in 47 countries that are focused on the practical application of legal project management and legal process improvement practices to improve legal matter delivery and legal service operations. SchoemanLaw Inc is the accredited South African training provider.

February

 Cohort 1: Applied Legal Project Management  – 1 February 2022 – 8 March 2022

Facilitation schedule:

• 1 February 2022 13:00-14:00 Modules 1-3
• 8 February 2022  13:00-14:00 Modules 4-6
• 15 February 2022  13:00-14:00 Modules 7-10
• 22 February 2022 13:00-14:00 Modules 11-13
• 1 March 2022 13:00-14:00 Modules 14-15
• 8  March 2022  13:00-14:00 Closeout

Cost R6500 (early bird) or R8500 – click here to enrol:  https://forms.office.com/r/ASv7hRSRi0

Attendees who complete the facilitation and practical exercises qualify for international accreditation as LPA or LPP

Click here for more:  https://www.schoemanlaw.co.za/training/

17 February 2022 14:00-15:30

Legal Masterclass: Critical Negotiation Skills

Cost R495 per seat

Book your seat here: https://qkt.io/JyJjW7

In this masterclass, we will unpack the theory behind successful negotiation as well as some key techniques to ensure you negotiate the best available deal.

Who? Leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers should attend this session.

Overview:

1. Negotiation skills and key techniques
2. Unpacking various relationships and key considerations whilst negotiating the relationship
3. Identifying issues and limiting risk

Attendees are entitled to a 50% discount voucher on Contracts4Biz for any contract download.

April

19 April 2022 13:00-14:00

LPM 101

Attendance is FREE

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81467339444?pwd=SnVpcUt1NWVQdzNSYzMrWWRsaytNZz09

Passcode: 353558

Important: Attendees qualify for an exclusive R3500 discount when registering for any of our Applied Legal Project Management cohorts in 2022

Who? Practising Attorneys, Paralegal staff and in-house counsel should attend.

This is an introductory session about Legal Project Management. In this session, we will unpack and attendees will learn about the advantages in using project management tools and techniques, enabling legal practitioners to better plan, budget, schedule and allocate resources to progress the work.

Join Nicolene Schoeman-Louw for a perspective on LPM in a practising environment as well as running an effective legal department as in-house counsel.

The International Institute of Legal Project Management represents an award-winning worldwide community of legal professionals with graduates in 47 countries that are focused on the practical application of legal project management and legal process improvement practices to improve legal matter delivery and legal service operations. SchoemanLaw Inc is the accredited South African training provider. 

May

Cohort 2: Applied Legal Project Management – 3 May 2022 – 7 June 2022

Facilitation schedule:

• 3 May 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 1-3
• 10 May 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 4-6
• 17 May 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 7-10
• 24 May 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 11-13
• 31 May 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 14-15
• 7 June 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Closeout

 Cost R6500 (early bird) or R8500 – click here to enrol:  https://forms.office.com/r/ASv7hRSRi0

Attendees who complete the facilitation and practical exercises qualify for international accreditation as LPA or LPP

Click here for more:  https://www.schoemanlaw.co.za/training/

June

21 June 2022 13:00-14:30

Legal Masterclass: Privacy, Cybercrime and KYC

Cost R495 per person to attend the masterclass and Q&A

Book your seat here: https://qkt.io/qFFvij

In this masterclass, we will unpack South African Privacy Laws in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA") and GDPR. We will also look at cybercrime as a concept and the risks posed to business and the critical importance of knowing your client in an increasingly online/virtual world.

Who? Compliance officers, e-commerce entrepreneurs, fin tech entrepreneurs, directors, strategic thinkers and decision-makers should attend this session.

Overview:

1. What is required in order to be POPIA and GDPR compliant?
2. Cybercrime in SA – an overview
3. How to identify issues and risks before they arise
4. KYC requirements – not just reserved for the banks!

Attendees are entitled to a FREE 30-minute consultation.

23 June 2022 13:00-14:00

LPM 101

Attendance is FREE

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81856695047?pwd=R1AwWE5rTkJhNElxZHo1bUNNRWVrZz09

Passcode: 824711

Important: Attendees qualify for an exclusive R3500 discount when registering for any of our Applied Legal Project Management cohorts in 2022

Who? Practising Attorneys, Paralegal staff and in-house counsel should attend.

This is an introductory session about LPM. In this session, we will unpack and attendees will learn about the advantages in using project management tools and techniques, enabling legal practitioners to better plan, budget, schedule and allocate resources to progress the work.

Join Nicolene Schoeman-Louw for a perspective on LPM in a practising environment as well as running an effective legal department as in-house counsel.

The International Institute of Legal Project Management represents an award-winning worldwide community of legal professionals with graduates in 47 countries that are focused on the practical application of legal project management and legal process improvement practices to improve legal matter delivery and legal service operations. SchoemanLaw Inc is the accredited South African training provider. 

July

4 July 2022 14:00-15:00

Legal Masterclass: Navigating the minefield of divorce

Cost: FREE

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84813739200?pwd=TG5RTkhoZEtkWktMdm8vbE1sTEJXZz09

Passcode: 373738

In this masterclass, we will unpack the implications of the Divorce Act how the antenuptial contract and parental rights integrate. We will showcase knowing your rights.

Who? Counsellors and couples seeking to explore divorce or anyone who knows someone currently going through a divorce. Couples planning to marry but want to learn from some common mistakes and avoid a failed marital union.

Overview:

1. The Divorce Act and the function of the Antenuptial Contract
2. Differences between opposed and unopposed divorce
3. The Childrens' Act
4. Issues surrounding child and spousal maintenance
5. How this impacts your will and estate planning

August

Cohort 3: Applied Legal Project Management  – 3 August 2022 – 31 August 2022

Facilitation schedule:

• 3 August 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 1-3
• 10   August 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 4-6
• 17   August 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 7-10
• 24   August 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 11-13
• 25   August 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 14-15
• 31 August 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Closeout

Cost R6500 (early bird) or R8500 – click here to enrol:  https://forms.office.com/r/ASv7hRSRi0

Attendees who complete the facilitation and practical exercises qualify for international accreditation as LPA or LPP

Click here for more:  https://www.schoemanlaw.co.za/training/

September 

13 September 2022 14:00-15:30

Legal Masterclass: POPIA Suppliers and Clients

Cost R495 per person to attend the masterclass and Q&A

Book your seat here: https://qkt.io/HId125

In this masterclass, we will unpack how to comply with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA") in your supplier and client relationships.

Who? Procurement officers, credit controllers, entrepreneurs and decision-makers.

Overview:

1. Who is the information officer and what is his/her duties?
2. POPIA unpacked
3. Assessing risk and how to regulate supplier relationships
4. Assessing data collection needs and how to obtain informed consent
5. Practical implementation towards compliance

Attendees are entitled to a FREE 30-minute consultation.

Cohort 4: Applied Legal Project Management – 1 September 2022 – 4 October 2022

Facilitation schedule:

• 1   September 2022 at 14:00-15:00 Modules 1-3
• 8     September 2022 at 14:00-15:00 Modules 4-6
• 15   September 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 7-10
• 22   September 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 11-13
• 29    September 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Modules 14-15
• 4 October 2022 at 13:00-14:00 Closeout

Cost R6500 (early bird) or R8500 – click here to enrol:  https://forms.office.com/r/ASv7hRSRi0

Attendees who complete the facilitation and practical exercises qualify for international accreditation as LPA or LPP

Click here for more:  https://www.schoemanlaw.co.za/training/

October

24 October 2022 14:00-15:00

Legal Masterclass: First Time Buyers – Unpacking the Legal Framework of Landlord/Tenant and Evictions

Cost:  FREE

Register in advance for this webinar:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZntmT52GTr68N2UjRyGdYA

In this masterclass, we will unpack some tips for first-time buyers when buying immovable property. We will also look at landlord/tenant relationships, how to construct to avoid unlawful occupancy. Lastly, we will deal with evictions.

Who? Anyone considering to buy fixed property for the first time, engaging a tenant as a residential landlord or persons struggling with unlawful occupants in a property they own or is owned by someone in their circle of influence.

Overview:

1. How to ask the right questions and to conduct due diligence when buying an immovable property
2. Assessing and limiting risk
3. Landlord/ tenant relationships – how to screen and engage in a way that limits the risk
4. Evictions – unpacking the process and dealing with myths

Attendees are entitled to a 50% discount voucher on Contracts4Biz for any contract download.