Legal Technology News: LawVu ReImagines In-House Legal Capabilities With Microsoft Azure OpenAI
LawVu and Microsoft have helped develop in-house law capabilities with Azure OpenAI
In House Power Lawyer Craig Douglas
New Zealand Super Fund General Counsel Craig Douglas Former Buddle Findlay and Russell McVeagh solicitor Craig Douglas took over the lead legal role at the New Zealand Super Fund in October 2022 after working for the major fund for almost 12 years. The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has around $57 billion under investment, with investments
In-House Power Lawyer: Katherine Evans
Zespri General Counsel Katherine Evans Katherine Evans is in-house counsel with Zespri, where she has worked for over 15 years, assisting the world’s largest kiwi fruit distributor to deal with a range of often complex trade, regulatory and litigation issues. After qualifying with a law degree in Ottawa has grappled with the complexities of a
Russell McVeagh Sponsors Inaugural Rainbow Games
>> Law Jobs Here Russell McVeagh has been designated as the official legal partner for the inaugural Rainbow Games Auckland 2024, following its Gender Tick approval earlier in the year and in a key move towards making itself a gender firm of choice. The collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both entities towards diversity and
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New Zealand’s In-House Power Lawyers: A Selection of 10 Key Players
In-house power lawyers in New Zealand identified by LawFuel and demonstrating the continued growth of in-house law within the New Zealand law profession, including legal jobs continuing to emerge.
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Former Buddle Findlay Partner Appointed to High Court
Bankside Chambers’ Laura O’Gorman has been appointed to the High Court. >> A New Law Job? Check The LawFuel Network Justice O’Gorman went to the University of Auckland in 1996, attaining a BCom/LLB (Hons) degree before working at Buddle Findlay until 1998. She obtained an LLM from the University of Cambridge in 1999. Subsequently, during
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Chapman Tripp Name Four ‘Women in Business Law’ Awards
Left to right: Rachel Dunne, Lauren Curtayne, Kelly McFazdien, Laura Fraser. Partner Partner Chapman Tripp has been announced as a New Zealand Firm of the Year finalist in the 2023 Women in Business Law Awards, with four of its Partners being shortlisted. Chapman Tripp finalists include Rachel Dunne, for both Mergers & Acquisitions and Equity
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SFO Identifies Areas of Strategic Focus To Deter Complex Fraud and Corruption
The SFO has identified the key areas of focus to deter serious fraud and corruption in New Zealand
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Unveiling the Luxe Life: New Zealand Judges’ Secret Perks and Perquisites
New Zealand Judges’ Panoply of Privileges The Sunday-StarTimes provided an insight into something lawyers largely knew already: that New Zealand Judges are among the most privileged of any group in New Zaland. The Judges possess one of the most substantial pension plans among those in the public service, effectively boosting their salaries by nearly 40
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