I am Senior Crown Counsel in one of the Public Law teams at Crown Law. I have worked as an in-house lawyer for a number of years, including as the General Manager of Legal and Risk at the Ministry of Environment. My background is as a public law specialist and litigator, with considerable leadership experience as well.

I enjoy the varied and interesting challenges that in-house legal work provides, as well as the great network of colleagues that makes up the in-house legal community. In-house lawyers have a unique view of the issues their clients are facing and are marvels at finding effective solutions that help their clients to navigate tricky issues.

I am on the ILANZ committee to bring the in-house Government legal voice to the committee and am based in Wellington.

The committee is a great example of how considerate and motivated lawyers can provide a strong network to support the profession to develop and meet emerging business and government legal needs.