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Law Way® Sessions

Law Way® is a professional conversation series hosted by the senior solicitors at Terri Janke and Company. Each session explores a unique theme relating to Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP), legal rights, and best practice protocols for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures.

Facilitated by our experienced legal team, Law Way® sessions are thoughtfully curated to provide fresh perspectives, practical legal knowledge, and real-world applications. From Indigenous governance frameworks to copyright, contracts, and community engagement, each session offers a deep dive into a focused topic, informed by current legal developments and case-based insights.

 

Previous topics include:

  • Is There Copyright in Indigenous Languages?

  • Can AI Respect Culture?

  • What does the WIPO Treaty on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge mean for First Nations People?

Who should attend?

Law Way® is open to a wide range of participants, including:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  • Legal professionals

  • Government officers

  • Policy makers and advisors

  • Educators and researchers

  • Arts, culture, and heritage workers

  • Organisations working with First Nations communities

Whether you're new to these issues or deepening your practice, Law Way® provides valuable tools and understanding for anyone engaging in culturally respectful and legally sound work.​

Enquiries

We currently do not have any Law Way® sessions scheduled.
If you’re interested in attending a future session—or if you have a topic you’d like us to explore—please contact us.
We welcome your suggestions and look forward to sharing more Law Way® conversations soon.

If you miss a session but have purchased a ticket, we have recordings available - email us at tjc@terrijanke.com.au

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© 2025, Terri Janke and Company

All professional photography by Jamie James at James Photographic Services, and Stephen Wilson Barker, and Presence Productions.​

The painting 'Terri - Butterfly Flowers Dreaming' by Bibi Barba has been used under license in the firm photographs, including for staff profiles.

The painting  'Ancient Tracks and Waterholes' (2019) by Rene Kulitja has been used under license in some firm photographs on the TJC website homepage, staff profiles, careers and services pages. Visit Maruku Arts for more work by Rene Kulitja.

The visual artwork ‘Freshwater Lagoon 1’ by Lisa Michl Ko-manggen has been used under license in some photographs and videos. Visit Cape York Art for more work by Ko-manggen.

The painting ‘My Country’ by Bibi Barba has been used under license in some photographs and Law Way videos. Visit Bibi's website.

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​Disclaimer: The information found on our Website and Blog is of a general nature and is not intended to be legal advice on specific matters. Although we attempt to provide accurate and timely information, we do not guarantee that the information in this article is accurate at the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. Contact us for advice on a specific matter.

CREDITS

Terri Janke and Company acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work.
We acknowledge the Bidjigal People, the custodians of the Country where our office is located.

We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia. We recognise their ongoing connection to land, sea and skies. We pay our respects to their knowledge, and to the Elders past and present.​

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