NZ Lawyer‘s inaugural Most Influential Lawyers list -- entries now open

For the first time, NZ Lawyer will proudly present its list of Most Influential Lawyers in New Zealand. The list will reflect those who have had the most impact on our lives, laws, business and government in the last 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.