Nominations still open for Most Influential Lawyers 2021

NZ Lawyer's inaugural list of the Most Influential Lawyers in the justice system and legal profession is open for nominations.

The list reflects those who had the most impact on our lives, laws, business and government during the past 18 months. The published list will include candidates from the following categories:

• Young Influencer: Lawyers born in or after 1980, who have had an extraordinary impact on the profession or society
• Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal
• Changemakers: lawyers in any are or type of practice who have been leaders, innovators, or catalysts for positive change in any area of the profession such as diversity, law firm management, education, etc.
• Government/non-profits/associations: this includes public inquiries, officers of Parliament, academic institutions and the judiciary
• Business

A place on the list is clear recognition and affirmation of a candidate’s hard work and dedication to rising above the unique challenges that the industry faces.