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Story One — My client's been murdered
In this story, a family lawyer talks through the traumatic experience dealing with the murder of a client.
Story Two — When you are the target
A senior associate and experienced lawyer for child talks about her “annus horribilus”.
Story Three – When lawyer for child becomes the respondent
A Christchurch barrister and an experienced lawyer for child talks about the effects on him of dealing with a difficult self-representing parent as lawyer for child.
Story Four – When ill health strikes …. and strikes again
Val Farrow, an associate at McMillan and Co in Dunedin, shares her story of experiencing ill health for an extended period of time while trying to juggle a busy family law practice and parenthood.
Story Five – How can we support new family lawyers?
A young practitioners discuss challenges they face as relatively new practitioners and Mania Hope, from our FLS executive, shares insights about her experiences.
Story Six – Benefits of supervision for family lawyers
An experienced Wellington family lawyer and Bev Hosking a professional supervisor talk about what is professional supervision and its benefits.
Story Seven - Why family law won over Shortland Street
Blair Strang, North Shore barrister and former actor, talks about the benefits his acting career has brought to his practice but also the perils of being recognised.
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