The In-house Lawyers’ Association of New Zealand (ILANZ) has announced the finalists for the 2019 In-house Lawyer Awards. As always, the judges faced a significant challenge in selecting finalists.

The awards recognise leadership, excellence in the provision of legal services, and the valuable contribution that in-house lawyers make to both the legal profession and the wider community. The judging panels include senior in-house lawyers so the winners have the honour of being recognised by their peers as excelling in their field.

The award winners will be announced on Friday, 10 May 2019 at the ILANZ Conference Niche Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, which is being held at the Dunedin Town Hall.

Award Categories

Artemis Executive Recruitment In-house Innovation Award

The winner will receive a scholarship package from Artemis Executive Recruitment with a value of NZ$5,000 to be spent on initiatives that will help them develop their career.

The finalists, in alphabetical order, are:

Education Infrastructure Services Legal Team, Ministry of Education

Graeme Randle, General Counsel, Gough Group

MAS Young In-house Lawyer of the Year Award

The winner will receive a scholarship package from MAS with a value of NZ$5,000 to be spent on initiatives that will help them develop their career.

Finalists:

Madison Dobie, Legal Advisor, Engineering New Zealand

Alexandra Kissling, Legal Counsel, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare

Stephanie Wright, Senior Solicitor, Auckland Council

ILANZ Public Sector In-House Lawyer of the Year Award

The winner will receive a scholarship package from ILANZ with a value of $5,000 to be spent on development activities for them and/or their team.

Finalists:

Hayley Evans, Head of Legal and Risk (General Counsel), Wellington City Council

Jeremy Ford, Lawyer, Juno Legal (engaged in-house at Overseas Investment Office) nominated in his previous role as General Counsel, Earthquake Commission

Greenwood Roche Private Sector In-house Lawyer of the Year Award

The winner will receive a scholarship package from Greenwood Roche with a value of $5,000 to be spent on development activities for them and/or their team.

Finalists:

Katie Bhreatnach, General Counsel, Danone Oceania

Anton Shead, General Counsel and Company Secretary, Goodman New Zealand

Charlotte Walker, Senior Solicitor, Regulatory, New Zealand Law Society 

Chapman Tripp In-house Legal Team (private or public, large or small) of the Year Award

The winning team will receive a scholarship package from Chapman Tripp with a value of $5,000 to be spent on development activities.

Finalists:

ANZ Legal Team, ANZ

Legal Team, Engineering New Zealand

Fonterra Legal Team, Fonterra Co-operative Group

AUT Law School Community Contribution Award

No award has been made in the Community Contribution category this year.

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