The College of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Monique Pearson as Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand. Monique joins the College from the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ), where she has served as Executive Director since January 2024. Her executive career includes leadership roles with AMINZ, EY, PwC and academyEX, spanning professional services, education and member-based organisations.

Barrister and highly respected legal figure, Rebecca O’Brien, has been appointed Chair of the College of Law Western Australia (COLWA) Chapter Board.

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  Jahan Kalantar understands the rules of the legal game to a tee and has led a prodigiously impressive career. Jahan has been a barrister, TEDx talker, criminal litigator, and most recently, Managing Partner at Executive Legal, a firm he founded. We caught up with Jahan ahead of the release of his first book, ‘Talk Your Way Out Of Trouble.’  

From practical legal guides on cross-qualifying in the US and UK markets to insights on working with neurodivergent clients, our top ten legal stories highlight the profession's commitment to adaptation and excellence. As we head into 2025, these stories paint a picture of a profession in transition, where understanding the diverse needs of our clients matters as much as updates to the law itself. Let’s explore what captured your attention in 2024.