Building on strong foundations

Law Society President David Campbell acknowledges the leadership of his predecessor Frazer Barton and reflects on the Law Society’s role as advocate, regulator and membership body, as well as the importance of learning and connection.   

How population change will shape New Zealand’s future

Sociologist Paul Spoonley introduces the “new” New Zealand –  older, urban, fewer young people, fewer workers and greater diversity. These changes are reshaping the society that lawyers serve, the nature of the work and the expectations clients bring. 

Fresh perspectives from the next generation

Early career lawyers Keegan Jones, Jordan Neville, Riiana Hohaia, Natalie Vaughan and Rishika Sinha took part in a Q&A with LawTalk, offering their experiences so far, the challenges they see and how things may be different in the future.  

AI and the legal profession: New Zealand's moment of transformation

MinterEllisonRuddWatt’s Partner Tom Maasland reflects on how AI is fundamentally reconfiguring how legal work gets done – the upsides, the challenges and what it means for the New Zealand legal profession.  

Progress towards equality: what the future of the profession demands now

Chief Executive of Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women Kellie Coombes looks at an increasingly diverse workforce within the legal profession and the challenges associated with the pipeline to leadership. 

Closing the door well – succession and retirement

Retired solicitor and sole practitioner Sue Styants, AWS Legal Partner Chris Peddie from AWS Legal and Cruickshank Pryde Lawyers Partner Phil McDonald share their experiences with succession planning and approaches to retirement.  

A final debrief with outgoing Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC

After 10 years as Solicitor-General Una Jagose’s departure marks the end of an era. In LawTalk, she reflects on her time in the role and the importance of collective responsibility in public service. 

Law libraries supporting the profession of the future

As the legal information landscape continues to evolve and AI reshapes how lawyers research and practise, the Law Society Library is positioning itself to keep pace and strengthen its role as a trusted legal information service for the whole profession. 

Presence, absence and impact: A Brief History of Māori Judges

Law Society’s Manager of Law Reform and Advocacy Aimee Bryant reviews this history of Māori Judges on the New Zealand bench, co-authored by Layne Harvey and Aiden Warren. 

Why CPD matters: supporting agility, growth and professional competence

Learning, adjusting and responding effectively are core to delivering quality legal services. Read about why the ability to adapt and respond is a key component of a lawyer’s continuing professional development.  

Law Reform and Advocacy update

Read about the Law Society’s 57 submissions and advocacy and engagement work over the past five months. 

Stewardship, judgment and the future of employment law

Employment Law Conference Chair Greg Cain reflects on how technology, shifting work patterns and social expectations are reshaping employment law.