Lawyer profiles
Katie Rusbatch: Bringing a modern approach to regulating the profession
Katie Rusbatch joined the Law Society as General Manager Professional Standards in January this year, overseeing the inspectorate, registry and legal complaints service, as well as the recent initiatives to strengthen the profession’s regulatory environment.
Property Law Section – new officers
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa Property Law Section’s executive committee recently elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair.
Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i, Chief Philanthropic Officer at the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation
We spoke to Tupe about her return to New Zealand, diversity in the legal profession, and winning the Diversity award at the New Zealand Women of Influence awards in 2020.
Grace Davies: Newly admitted
Our very own Registry Administrator Grace Davies was just admitted last Friday. We spoke to Grace about what admission was like, her role in Registry and what she likes getting up to in her spare time.
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Courtney Dick: To infinity and beyond as in-house counsel for Rocket Lab
Courtney Dick from Rocket Lab tells us why she loves being an in-house lawyer.
Julie-Anne Kincade QC: From Criminal Barrister to Queen's Counsel
Julie-Anne Kincade QC was part of the most recent cohort appointed Queen's Counsel. She shares the story of her legal career; from its beginning in the United Kingdom through to her experiences in New Zealand’s criminal justice system.
Rachel Mataira: Tax consultant to award-winning photographer
NZLS AYL committee member, Freya McKechnie of Morris Legal, interviews Rachel Mataira about her move from corporate tax consultant to full-time photographer.
Rachel’s photography spans the contrasting genres of landscapes and social commentary. Her work has been featured in National Geographic and she was named New Zealand Young Photographer of Year…
Wilber Tupua: new Auckland Branch Council member
Wilber Tupua speaks about his new role on the Auckland Branch Council and his journey into practising law.
Satirayan Ravichandiren: Passionate about helping others
Christchurch Solicitor Satirayan Ravichandiren is passionate about helping others. He currently works in immigration law for Lane Neave, the firm he first joined as a summer clerk in late 2018, before becoming a Law Clerk in November 2019.
Martin Dillon: Civil Litigation for non-lawyers
We talk to Hamilton based barrister Martin Dillon about his new book Civil Litigation for non-lawyers.
From Bar to Bench - Steve Bonnar QC and Belinda Sellars QC
On 17 February, Steve Bonnar QC and Belinda Sellars QC will share a joint swearing in ceremony as they become District Court Judges, both based in Auckland with jury jurisdiction. It is understood that the ceremony will be the first to swear in husband-and-wife judges to the bench at the…
Profile: Nick Crawford, Personal Wealth Adviser
Personal Wealth Adviser Nick Crawford has spent years working with lawyers in both the UK and New Zealand to manage investments. Last year he published his book Sudden Money summing up his experiences of supporting those who gain significant sums through a variety of means. The book charts the good,…
Ben Kirkpatrick, new NZLS AYL committee member
Tell us a bit about your background?
I was born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau. I spent most of my childhood in Papatoetoe and was home schooled with my three brothers before moving to the North Shore and attending Rangitoto College. Our family was always involved in the community and loved…
Profile: Farhanah Jeewa
We hear from Avondale College teacher Farhanah Jeewa about a new course for high school students on the law.
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