Legal Info, Shared Right with Penney Ferguson – JCU Law Seminar Series

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Penney Ferguson presents on how community legal practices can responsibly share legal knowledge in the digital age.

This event will also be LIVE STREAMED, please register for ‘General Admission – Online’ Ticket.Join Penney Ferguson, CEO of First Nations Women’s Legal Services Qld, for an engaging session that explores how community legal practices can responsibly share legal knowledge in the digital age. In a world where privacy is paramount and legal advice is strictly confidential, Penney will unpack how to navigate the fine line between education and ethics. Learn how to use digital platforms to empower communities, share client stories safely, advocate for policy change, and provide legal information without misleading or overstepping. This session is ideal for legal professionals, community advocates, and anyone passionate about using law as a tool for social justice and public empowerment. Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink how we communicate legal information and create access to justice for all.

Penney Ferguson is the first Aboriginal Chief Executive Officer of the First Nations Women’s Legal Services Qld. Holding a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Business Administration (Marketing Management), Penney has built a career in the community legal sector through roles spanning intake support, community development and marketing. Though she chose not to pursue legal practice, her passion lies in increasing access to justice, particularly through digital platforms and preventative strategies. Her recent research explored the ethical challenges of sharing legal information online and she remains committed to empowering communities with accessible, accurate, and responsible legal knowledge.

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Legal Info, Shared Right with Penney Ferguson – JCU Law Seminar Series

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