President: Hon. Judge Kate Davenport KC
The Women’s Consultative Group (WCG) was established by the then-President of the NZLS, Hon. Dame Judith Potter. The WCG regularly made submissions on proposed legislation, and played a significant role in the promotion of women into the judiciary and part-time judicial roles. The role of WCG was to:
- promote the advancement, retention and common interests of women studying, qualified and employed in the law;
- discuss and debate issues of interest;
- prepare and disseminate reports, studies and recommendations;
- report regularly to the NZLS Board on issues affecting women in the law; and
- act as a consultative group to the NZLS and other entities.