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.

How to manage imposter phenomenon in the law. Coach Sue Billen has spent most of her career helping professionals perform at their best and in the law imposter phenomenon is all too prevalent.

In a world full of extroverts and loud leadership, quieter ways of leading and the power of a more introspective approach can be overlooked. In this article we talk to global executive coach and general manager of professional leadership consultancy FrontTier, Sam Shosayna, about the unique leadership abilities introverts possess. In the law, listening, observing and assessing, can provide powerful insights and leadership.

  Creating meaningful change in the world is a powerful ambition, but it often begins with transforming the spaces closest to us. Cultures evolve in different ways— some through open debate and activism, while others through more gradual shifts in perspective. Enter the ‘tempered radical’, a concept popularised by lawyer Sheetal Deo.  

Ellie Scarf's clients include major multinational law firms and global organisations. Insights spoke to Ellie about what her role involves, and what advice she might have for lawyers and leaders keen to hit peak performance.