Partner Amy Ryburn's inclusion highlights the firm's commitment to gender diversity
Buddle Findlay’s board of management has achieved 50% female representation following the appointment of partner Amy Ryburn as its newest member.
Ryburn joins national chair Jennifer Caldwell and Wellington chair Charlotte von Dadelszen as the female representatives on the firm’s board. Ryburn steps into the seat vacated by Hamish Kynaston, who relinquishes his responsibilities on the board after a three-year term to focus on serving as a partner in the areas of employment law, litigation, health and safety, and education.
Ryburn has worked with Buddle Findlay since 2001, starting her tenure as a summer clerk. She is currently a part of the firm’s corporate and commercial practice in Wellington, specialising in commercial contracting with a particular focus on TMT contracting, procurement, IP licensing and privacy.
“Amy has already made a significant contribution to Buddle Findlay, first joining us over 20 years ago, and more recently becoming a partner and a team leader. We are thrilled with her appointment and look forward to seeing her take on this new role.” Caldwell said.
The firm said that Ryburn’s appointment is reflective of its commitment to gender diversity.
“We should strive to ensure that organisations with influence such as law firms reflect the diverse make-up of the communities they serve at all levels within those organisations and be prepared to recognise that if they don’t, then something is wrong, and we have an obligation to do what we can to try to fix that,” Ryburn said.
“I am looking forward to continuing to plan ahead for the future – what the work will look like, how we can best meet client demands in flexible and innovative ways, and how we can develop the skills of the newer members of the profession.”
