This On Demand was originally recorded on 29 November 2021.

Practising Professionally in the Pandemic

Helping Lawyers Meet the Challenges of COVID Culture

Lawyers have recently been grappling with how to navigate practising in a New Zealand with community transmission of the ruthless Delta variant, and within the anticipated traffic light framework. How do lawyers and legal practices balance competing health and safety, human rights, and privacy obligations, with their duties to clients and employees, and the sanctity of the lawyer-client relationship? What about lawyers’ civil liberties, and where is the line?

Our expert panel raises important questions for consideration and offer insights into how lawyers can navigate this unfamiliar territory.

Who should attend?

All legal professionals.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the applicable law.
• Gain insight into balancing the various interests.
• Develop tools for a legal practice risk assessment.

Presenter Details

Paul Collins
Kathryn Dalziel
Dr. Bill Hodge