People in the law
Training legally trained minds for society: Shelley Griffiths appointed Dean of Law at Otago University
After 20 years in the academic field, specialising in Taxation, Company Law and Securities Market Regulation, Shelley Griffiths was appointed as the Dean of Law at the University of Otago in July, 2021.
Six more members for Kate Sheppard Chambers
Kate Sheppard Chambers has recently welcomed six new members.
Dr Alison Gordon has recently returned from completing her doctorate at Forham Law School in New York. Alison is based in Wellington and works with lawyers and clients around the country. She has expertise in public law, civil litigation, investigations, health and…
New Chair of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal
Mr Christopher Boys has recently been appointed as the new Chair of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal taking on the role following the retirement of the inaugural Chair of the Tribunal, former District Court Judge Christopher Somerville.
Mr Boys has been a member of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal since April…
Promotions at Claro
Gillian Weir
Gillian Weir joined Claro’s Auckland office in February 2021. She graduated BA/LLB in 1996 and practised for more than a decade as an employment lawyer and commercial litigator at large firms in London (Eversheds) and Auckland (DLA Piper). Having decided to shift her focus to health law, Gillian graduated…
Training legally trained minds for society: Shelley Griffiths appointed Dean of Law at Otago University
After 20 years in the academic field, specialising in Taxation, Company Law and Securities Market Regulation, Shelley Griffiths was appointed as the Dean of Law at the University of Otago in July, 2021.
Question the status quo from every angle: Suzie Sneddon, Founder & Director, Base Law
Andrew King continues his series talking to legal innovators. This week Suzie Sneddon explains how the Base Law’s non-hierarchical model gives them more control over their billing, types of work and their schedule - working remotely and flexibly.
A lifetime devotion to the legal profession: Graham Bentley’s reflection in the development of the legal practice
Ian Stronach - Taking membership to the next level
Leverage the power of technology and social media: Janey Haringa, Principal at JH LAW
AMINZ scholarship recipient Sharnika Leleni’s drive for diversity and inclusion
Six more members for Kate Sheppard Chambers
Kate Sheppard Chambers has recently welcomed six new members.
Dr Alison Gordon has recently returned from completing her doctorate at Forham Law School in New York. Alison is based in Wellington and works with lawyers and clients around the country. She has expertise in public law, civil litigation, investigations, health and…
New Chair of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal
Mr Christopher Boys has recently been appointed as the new Chair of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal taking on the role following the retirement of the inaugural Chair of the Tribunal, former District Court Judge Christopher Somerville.
Mr Boys has been a member of the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal since April…