The Month in Review: April

The month in review; Apri
 

The fourth month of the year is down and the only way is up! We have a lot of exciting growth in store for May, are you joining us?

 

Surf Coast Sustainable Pitch Party

Ripple Surf Coast have teamed up with Startup Victoria to bring together startups, investors and local businesses in Torquay to discover and celebrate emerging sustainable startups in the Surf Coast, Geelong and Bellarine regions with their Surf Coast Sustainable Startup Pitch Party!

Selected startups have the opportunity to pitch their idea to an amazing selection of panelists; including Rachel Yang from Giant Leap VC, Simon D W. from InterValley Ventures, Phoebe Gardner from Bardee, Simon Loone from the Surf Coast Shire Council and Andrew Davies from B Lab Australia and New Zealand representing B Corporation.

The pitch party isn't just for founders and startups, it's for anyone looking to connect with an exciting group of impact investors, local businesses and people passionate about community, sustainability and the new economy.

Date: Thursday 26th May
Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: Happy Spaces Level 1, 4-6 Gilbert Street, Torquay

If you're a startup looking to apply, you still have until Tuesday 10th May at 11:59 pm to do so.

 
Ed Delaney Admitted in the Supreme Court of Australia

Our newest Lawyer

After 4 years of legal study and practical experience, Edward Delaney has been admitted in the Supreme Court of Victoria as an Australian Lawyer. This is a wonderful achievement and Merton Lawyers are looking forward to what the future has in store for Ed.

 

Co-working spaces available.

Small businesses need room for big ideas.

Merton Lawyers have co-working desks available at our newly renovated office in the heart of Hawthorn. An exciting opportunity for freelance professionals or small teams looking for a dedicated space within a dynamic environment.


Office recommendations

Pivot Podcast

Has Musk Crossed The Line?

Listen: Pivot Podcast.

A great summary on Elon Musks recent share purchases and the risks associated. Plus the potential breaches he made along the way.


Join Merton Lawyers

Merton Lawyers are on the hunt for a Financial Accountant to join our growing team.
This is an exciting part-time role within our rising boutique law firm that aims to provide a workplace where team members enjoy coming to work and delivering exceptional service and value to clients.

Would you like to hear more? Visit the job position and apply today.


Women of the Australian Legal Technology Association (WALTA)

The Women of the Australian Legal Technology Association (WALTA) officially launched this month, putting the spotlight on women working in legaltech. WALTA is being headed by ALTA director Karen Finch as chair.

“We want to raise the visibility and profile of female legaltech professionals and provide a means for the legal industry to consciously include diversity as part of the procurement process. By making female legaltech leaders visible, WALTA will facilitate this change in the legal industry,” Finch explained.


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