Featuring Miriam Dean CNZM KC
Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025
Time: 4:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Russell McVeagh, Level 30, Vero Centre, 48 Shortland Street, Auckland
The Auckland Women Lawyers’ Association is proud to present an informative and inspirational session for women lawyers with Miriam Dean CNZM KC, described by Chambers and Partners as “one of New Zealand’s trailblazing female litigators with a fantastic commercial litigation record“.
About Miriam Dean CNZM KC
Miriam Dean is a trailblazer in New Zealand law, known for her leadership and advocacy. She holds degrees from Waikato (BSocSci), Auckland (LLB Hons), and Harvard (LLM).
Miriam was the first woman partner at Russell McVeagh (1987) and the first woman President of the New Zealand Bar Association (2011-12). She was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2004 and awarded a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2011 for services to law and business. She currently serves as a Judge of the Pitcairn Islands Court of Appeal and is a former Co-Chair of the International Council of Advocates and Barristers. In 2018, she was named a Distinguished Alumni of the University of Waikato.
Miriam is celebrated for her expertise in commercial litigation and her commitment to authentic leadership and gender equality in the legal profession. In recent years, her focus has been on her governance – she is an experienced director – and review work for both public sector and private organisations.
This event, developed especially for lawyers with 2-10 years’ experience, offers an opportunity to hear directly from one of the legal profession’s most accomplished leaders about how she forged her career and her own practical tips and tricks of the trade to succeed in your career and enjoy it! How to plan your career, lead with confidence, network and much more
Event Highlights:
4.45pm | Arrival and nibbles
5.30pm | Interview-style conversation with Miriam Dean KC, facilitated by AWLA
Audience Q&A
6.30pm | Networking and refreshments
We thank Russell McVeagh for generously hosting this event.
All proceeds will support AWLA’s scholarship programme, which supports women pursuing legal studies and early-career roles.
Spaces are limited. Please register early to secure your place.
Registration will open soon.