Stephanie Morrow
Special Counsel
Russell Kennedy
Stephanie is a regulatory lawyer and leader, specialising in enforcement litigation, compliance advice, and regulatory strategy. She works with regulators to implement and deliver best practice in use of investigative, compliance and enforcement.
Stephanie is a Special Counsel in Russell Kennedy’s Public Law and Regulatory Compliance group. She has previously worked for the Essential Services Commission (Victoria), the Environmental Protection Authority (Victoria), Consumer Affairs Victoria, and the Office of Public Prosecutions (Victoria).
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:30
Highlights from the last 12 months of Australian enforcement court judgments and rulings
Important criminal, civil penalty and disciplinary outcomes in courts and tribunals
Challenges to notices, powers of entry, and the evidence collected under them
Key lessons for the year ahead
Stephanie Morrow, Special Counsel, Russell Kennedy
Day 2
11:10
Panel Discussion: Navigating Civil Penalty Proceedings: Strategies and practical considerations for effective enforcement
How do the differing environments impact the management of the cases, the approach of judges, and the ultimate case outcomes?
What are the tangible differences between mounting these proceedings in federal vs. state courts?
Lessons learned and recommendations for regulators
What tips, strategies, or recommendations should their legal teams share with others considering (or required to undertake) civil penalty actions
What pitfalls should be avoided?
How can future cases be better prepared to ensure smoother processes and improved results?
Moderator: Stephanie Morrow, Special Counsel, Russell Kennedy
Panellists:The Honourable John Eric Middleton AM KC, Senior Advisor, DLA Piper
Matthew Peckham, Barrister, Victorian Bar (lead author of Civil Penalties in Australia (2025, LexisNexis)
Peter Tziotis, Deputy General Counsel, Investigations Support & Prosecutions, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA VIC)