John Bray CLE: Building a Neuro-Inclusive Legal Landscape: From Awareness to Action
Event details
This CLE brings together research, lived experience, and practice leadership to explore what a genuinely neuro-inclusive legal profession looks like, for the clients it serves and the practitioners within it.
Our three guest speakers are: Professor Robyn Young, Clinical Psychologist at Flinders University; Sean Kikkert, a neurodivergent barrister (autism and ADHD) practicing in immigration and administrative law; and Maggie Yarak, Principal of YLP Legal, South Australia's first autism-friendly law firm. They will share their perspectives, drawing on forensic research, life at the bar, and the work of building an autism-friendly practice.
The session will move from awareness to practical insight, building a clearer understanding of where the legal system can better serve neurodivergent people, clients and colleagues alike, and what that looks like in practice.
All registrants will be sent a link to the livestream via the confirmation email in the days prior to the event and can choose on the day whether they prefer to attend on-line or in-person.
Speakers
Professor Robyn Young
Professor Robyn Young is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor at Flinders University whose research and forensic work has shaped understanding of how autistic people interact with legal systems. With more than 20 years of experience, she has conducted hundreds of forensic assessments, provided expert court evidence across Australia, and led influential research informing policy, professional training, and evidence-based support for autistic people in justice settings.
Sean Kikkert
Sean is a neurodivergent barrister (autism and ADHD) with over 20 years’ experience in immigration and administrative law. He holds degrees in Psychology and Law from the University of Adelaide, a Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies, and is completing a Master of Autism Studies. With extensive court, tribunal and dispute resolution experience, Sean advocates for greater understanding, support and valuing of neurodiversity.
Maggie Yarak
Maggie Yarak is a legal professional with nearly 23 years of experience and has led YLP Legal, South Australia’s first autism-friendly law firm, for more than nine years. A passionate advocate for neurodiversity acceptance, Maggie draws on both her professional expertise and personal experience as a mother of two autistic sons and wife of an ADHD husband to promote greater inclusion within the legal profession.
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