What a successful legal career looks like has changed – and what and who defines ‘success’ are now viewed differently. Post-Covid, with family responsibilities and craving more interesting and diverse ways of working, many lawyers are looking for options and how to achieve a better fit for them, both within the law and within law firms. Flexibility, fluidity and fulfilment are now seen by practitioners as preeminent.

More than ever before, young lawyers are moving away from a career in law earlier than previously. Attracting and retaining legal talent are real issues for firms. 

In this webinar, our expert panel will provide insights into the issues facing practitioners and firms in today’s working environment, and look at options and strategies for practitioners wanting to explore career development within law firms, that might not resemble the traditional model.

Registrants are invited to submit questions in advance of the webinar to cpd@thelawassociation.nz 

Please note that due to the nature of this session, presentation materials will not be provided.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a better understanding of the reasons for the staff retention issue facing legal firms.
• Explore a range of options and strategies that could be employed to help practitioners find their niche and to help firms fulfil their role as professional service providers. 
• Benefit from insights and experiences from those in different parts of the ever-changing coalface.

Who should attend?

Anyone looking for career or work/life balance options, and employers/ organisations looking to attract or retain talent.

Presenters

Anthony Drake, Partner, Wynn Williams

Helen Mackay, Director, Juno Legal and 

Fiona McMillan, Partner, Lane Neave

Chair

Ben Cleland, Workplace Relations Business Partner / Employment Relations Counsel, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare