For a long time, she was the sole lawyer in the firm's Kerikeri office
For years, Chloe Davenport was the only lawyer in WRMK Lawyers’ Kerikeri office. On joining the firm’s board last year, she expressed her excitement to bring the office’s voice to the leadership table.
In this interview conducted just after Davenport’s board appointment was announced, Davenport talks building the firm’s Far North practice and the importance of creating connectivity.
An English teacher at high school once told my parents that I had a strong sense of justice, which I think was a roundabout way of saying, she sticks up for people when perhaps she should just MYOB. So, I guess fairness has always been a driver for me. Also, the knowledge that the law offers many career avenues.
He tangata he tangata, he tangata. I’m a people person, so being able to work with a broad range of clients to help them with their legal needs keeps me ticking. I am really lucky to be part of an organisation with so many great people and which promotes a people-centric culture.
The board is progressive and the meeting of some great minds. I’m enjoying the insight into the intricacies of how the business operates. Excited to formally bring the Kerikeri office voice to the table.
We’re geographically out on a limb as a branch so encouraging collaboration with colleagues in other offices has been a challenge at times, particularly when you’re working under pressure. The firm works really hard to create connectivity between our four offices and I’m ever grateful for that.
I’ve been with the firm for seven years now and for many years was the only permanent lawyer in the Kerikeri office. We’ve basically built a Far North practice since then and off the back of the foundations laid by my late colleague, Anne Ticehurst, legal exec.
Being adaptable to market trends, remaining relevant, diversity, cultural competence and modernising the profession.
Cost of living crisis, AI, and cyber security.
Working with our growing team and input into the strategic direction of the firm at board level.
A travel writer.
