Fifty lawyers emerged as ones to watch, blazing a trail through exceptional legal work
A common theme amongst NZ Lawyer’s 2023 Rising Stars cohort is how they shouldered responsibility by design.
Some took the opportunity to buck tradition and come up with innovative ways of working. Some took the path less taken in their careers. Some grasped at the chance to take on senior roles and expand their capabilities.
And all 50 trailblazers are under the age of 35.
Rising Star Megan Cucerzan was told she was wasting her career, but she’s making an impact working in her chosen sector. Rising Star Tim Conder has made a point of refusing to blindly follow tradition. Rising Star Alexandra Flaus left a large firm for a boutique. Rising Star Jacinda May aims to establish a strong personal brand.
Joining Cucerzan, Conder, Flaus and May in the winners’ circle are:
- Emma Hughes
- Jenna Adamson
- Richard Idoine
- Tim McGuigan
- Caitlin Laurenson
- Chad Wallace
- Jade Magrath
- Laura Bain
- Matthew Booth
- Megan Pearce
- Rosie Hill
The Rising Stars of 2023 are proof that a successful career can be moulded and doesn’t have to be devoid of work-life balance.
To know who else made the cut, the full report can be found here.
