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Good work + good relationships = influence. Ngā mihi maioha ki a Brianna Boxall (Te Ohu Kaimoana) rātou ko David Knight (Transpower New Zealand) ko Leishia Pettigrew (ACC New Zealand) for generously sharing their experiences on building influence through storytelling, trust, and strategic alignment at our "fantastic" Juno Learning: Building Influence event in Pōneke Wellington today. And an extra mihi to Caroline Tate (MBA) for facilitating and to our guests for their energy and engagement. Next week we wrap up our Building Influence series for Heads of Legal in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Contact hello@junolegal.com for more details. We'll be providing key takeaways from this learning series in our upcoming newsletter, and you can subscribe here: https://hubs.ly/Q02PNq2l0 #Trust #Relationships #BuildingInfluence #InHouseLegal

💼 "First and foremost, you have to maintain your integrity." - Paul Gillard In our latest monthly newsletter, Juno Counsel, we celebrate Paul G. and his four decades in the in-house legal profession. From the early days when in-house lawyers were often undervalued to guiding some of New Zealand’s key corporate changes, Paul’s career is marked by integrity and leadership. Reflecting on his journey, Paul shares: "You have to stand up for what you believe is right. If you don’t, you’re history." His work at Telecom New Zealand and Fletcher Forests helped raise the standard for in-house legal teams across the profession. We really enjoyed the opportunity to chat with Paul about his contribution to the in-house legal profession and thank him for sharing his experiences with us - ānei ā mātou mihi ki a koe! 👉 Read more about Paul’s career and reflections: https://hubs.ly/Q02PpPKh0 📬 For more insights and stories celebrating the in-house legal community, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here.https://hubs.ly/Q02PqgGk0 #LegalCommunity #InHouseLegal #JunoLegal #CareerSpotlight

Last week’s Juno Learning: Building Influence event in Ōtautahi Christchurch gave us plenty to think about, with some excellent takeaways on listening, trust, and influence in the in-house legal space. Ā mātou mihi ki a Richard McGill, rātou ko Alexia (Ali) Khan, ko Sam Jack, ko Jacki Houtwipper, for generously sharing their experiences and helping us get off the dancefloor and up to the balcony, to take a broader view on what it means to be trusted advisors. The discussion really highlighted the importance of stepping onto the bridge, or at least building relationships with those on the bridge, to be across strategy and influence decisions and opportunities, rather than just react from the engine room. To Christchurch City Council for hosting us at the beautiful Tūranga, and to all our guests for your energy and engagement - kei te mihi! If you missed out, don’t worry. We have more events in this series for Heads of Legal coming up in Wellington, 13.9.24, and Auckland, 20.9.24. Contact hello@junolegal.com for an invite. Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our monthly newsletter for key takeaways and future event updates: https://hubs.ly/Q02Pfjvj0 #JunoLearning #BuildingInfluence #TrustedAdvisor #InHouseLegal #ProfessionalDevelopment

🌟 Meet our Wellington panelists for Juno Learning: Building Influence. Next week, we have the privilege of hearing from our Wellington panel about their experience building influence. Let’s meet them: Brianna Boxall is the Poumatua Whakamahere Ture/General Counsel at Te Ohu Kaimoana. Brianna leads a dedicated legal team that services the mandated iwi organisations across Aotearoa. Her work is at the intersection of law and policy development, serving the ultimate purpose of getting the best outcomes for Māori and Māori fishing interests. Brianna advises on fundamental public law issues for Māori and in negotiations with the Crown on Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. David Knight is the Executive General Manager Strategy, Regulation & Governance at Transpower New Zealand. David has had a range of responsibilities and roles including legal, people, communications, regulation, governance, safety, risk, and customers. Before his career in law, David was engaged in the wine industry, including periods as a winemaker, wine merchant, and wine judge. Leishia Pettigrew is the General Counsel at ACC New Zealand. Leishia’s career has afforded her the opportunity for a grounding across widely diverse areas and issues. She has held governance roles and spent time as a Public Affairs Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and Deputy Chief Executive, amongst other things. Leishia has been privileged to work with and lead teams of highly engaged and purpose-driven people Caroline Tate (MBA) is a Juno Lawyer with extensive private and in-house experience. She excels in balancing legal risk with practical solutions and is motivated by helping people and solving problems. Caroline's MBA enhances her strategic management capabilities, adding depth to her legal expertise. She is also a Trustee for Touch Compass Dance Trust and a mentor for the New Zealand Law Society. Ngā mihi maioha – we’re very grateful to our panelists for their time and willingness to explore and share with the community, This event is tailored to General Counsel and heads of legal – feel free to share this with your GC. 📅 When: Friday 13 September, 12-1:30pm 📍 Location: ANZ Featherston Street, Wellington CBD 🎟️ 1 Hour CPD | Light Lunch Provided 📧 Request an invite to the Wellington and Auckland events here: flic.morris@junolegal.com We're also hosting a session for all in-house lawyers in Ōtautahi Christchurch on the 6th! (check it out here:https://hubs.ly/Q02NL1jK0) You can read key takeaways in our monthly newsletter, Juno Counsel. Subscribe here: https://hubs.ly/Q02NK-K50 #JunoLearning #BuildingInfluence #LegalCommunity #AmplifyInHouseLegal

Our Juno Learning Building Influence series just keeps coming - this time in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland! Ngā mihi maioha to our panelists - David Bricklebank (ANZ), Jackie Waddams (AIA NZ) and Matt Wilson (DB Breweries), with Juno Lawyer, Daniel Gilchrist as chair, for offering to share their experiences and insights into things they have seen work, and perhaps also not work, when it comes to building the influence of the legal team's work and impact. 🎓 In-person event with time to connect over a light lunch, and 1 hour CPD 📅 Friday, 20th September, 12-1:30 pm 📍 ANZ Albert St, Auckland (Special thanks to ANZ for hosting us at their beautiful venue) 🪑 This event is for legal leaders. To request an invitation, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gwKJkYeT Our sessions in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Pōneke Wellington are tailored specifically for Heads of Legal. We are hosting a similar session for all in-house lawyers in Ōtautahi Christchurch, view details here: https://lnkd.in/g5dVjW9W 📩 Can't make these events? You can also stay updated with event summaries and valuable insights by following us on LinkedIn and subscribing to our monthly newsletter. https://lnkd.in/g6uXyEyZ

📐🎉A trio of celebrations - a Juno-anniversary, with best wishes on parental leave, AND welcoming a new Juno HQ team member! This week we're marking a special milestone for Lizzy Slobbe - three years on the Juno team. As our Finance and Technology Co-ordinator, Lizzy manages our financial and IT operations - Ngā mihi nui, Lizzy, for your dedication, attention to detail, patiently answering our IT questions, and great puzzle-solving skills. As Lizzy soon heads off on parental leave, we want to extend our warmest wishes. We'll certainly miss you, Lizzy, but we're so excited for you and your growing whānau! While Lizzy has her hands full, we're so very pleased to welcome shanita christian, who will be stepping in as Finance Co-ordinator. Shanita brings a solid background in finance, along with a passion for helping others and exploring new experiences. We’re thrilled to have her join the Juno team and continue our work seamlessly. Ngā mihi also to Kin for introducing Shanita to the team. Join us in our triple celebration of Lizzy’s Juno-anniversary, wishing her well on parental leave, and welcoming Shanita to the Juno team! 🎉🎉🎉 Lizzy Slobbe:https://hubs.ly/Q02NgCfP0. Shanita Christian: https://hubs.ly/Q02NgChz0. #JunoLegal #FinanceCoordinator #TeamWork

Happy Juno-anniversary to Sarah Graydon 🎉 This month, we get to celebrate Sarah's 7 YEARS on the Juno team! Given Juno's only 7.5 years old, that makes her one of the OGs 👑 Sarah’s clients at Juno, including Greater Wellington Regional Council, Z Energy, and the Real Estate Authority, praise her for her adaptability and “effective legal advice on a diverse range of commercial and local government issues" and being “intuitive and knowledgeable." We're grateful for her many contributions to the team too, including her role on Juno's revolving Sounding Board. Sarah balances her Juno work with her governance responsibilities, including director roles at Guardian Trust New Zealand Ltd, UniSaver Limited and PSS Trustees Limited. She's also a reliable volunteer for the local school sausage sizzles (despite not eating sausages) and supports ActionStation through Juno’s Giving Back programme. Feedback from her Taumata Arowai engagement sums Sarah up nicely: "Sarah is highly capable and has a great sense of humour to boot." Tautoko! A very happy 7 Juno years to you, Sarah! 🎉 Read more here:https://hubs.ly/Q02MZJTp0

🌟 Juno Learning: Building Influence - Meet the Christchurch panel. We’re very excited to tell you a bit more about our panelists, who are generously sharing their experience on Building Influence at this upcoming event in Christchurch on 6th September. In-house lawyers can register here: https://lnkd.in/g5dVjW9W A very warm welcome to: 🏗️Sam Jack, General Counsel & Company Secretary at Rau Paenga Limited. Sam is a leading commercial and construction lawyer in New Zealand with extensive experience in construction law, property law, M&A, litigation, and compliance. As General Counsel & Company Secretary at Rau Paenga Limited, Sam oversees all legal, risk, insurance, and property matters, leading an 8-member team across Auckland and Christchurch and supporting the CEO and Board. 📜 Alexia (Ali) Khan, Chief Counsel at Seequent. Ali is an expert in contract law and regulatory compliance, with deep knowledge in corporate governance, insurance, and intellectual property across sectors like geoscience and SaaS. At Seequent, she plays a key role in strategic initiatives and global operations. Ali actively supports her community as a board trustee for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Christchurch. 🌱Richard McGill, Chief Financial Officer of Toitū Envirocare. Richard aligns financial strategies with the mission to drive environmental impact and support a zero-carbon future. With 20 years of tax experience, including his time as an equity partner at PwC, Richard is known for his dynamic leadership and commitment to combating climate change through financial stewardship. 📚This event will be chaired by Juno Lawyer Jacki Houtwipper, an experienced legal professional with a diverse background in the technology and finance sectors. At Juno Legal, Jacki's expertise in technology contracts, governance, and business performance is highly valued - and she's also an excellent storyteller! The panel will share their experiences on building influence, what's worked, and maybe what hasn’t! Join us to explore communication styles, the power of storytelling, and how to use metrics and data to amplify your influence. 📅 When: 6th September 📍 Where: Christchurch 🎟️ Spaces are limited! In-house lawyers, register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MRxVX0 We're also hosting exclusive events in Auckland and Wellington tailored specifically for GCs. To request an invite, contact us at hello@junolegal.com. 📩 Stay updated with event summaries, valuable insights, and more—follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our monthly newsletter. https://hubs.ly/Q02MRxZC0 #JunoLearning #BuildingInfluence #InHouseLawyers #LegalCommunity

We’re so excited to launch our in-person learning series on Building Influence around Aotearoa this September. Our sessions in Pōneke Wellington and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland are tailored specifically for Heads of Legal. It's an opportunity to consider how to craft compelling narratives that amplify your influence and that of your legal team. In our panel discussion, seasoned leaders—both those who influence and those who are influenced—will share their experiences and explore effective strategies for Building Influence, including the roles of data and storytelling. Ngā mihi maioha to Brianna Boxall (Te Ohu Kaimoana), David Knight (Transpower New Zealand), and Leishia Pettigrew (ACC New Zealand), chaired by Juno Lawyer, Caroline Tate (MBA). 🎓 Free, event with time to connect over a light lunch, and 1 hour CPD 📅 Friday, 13th September, 12-1:30 pm 📍 ANZ Featherston St (Special thanks to ANZ for hosting us at their beautiful venue) 🪑 This event is for legal leaders. To request an invitation, please contact hello@junolegal.com. 📩 Stay updated with event summaries, valuable insights, and more—follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our monthly newsletter. https://lnkd.in/g6uXyEyZ

August's Juno Counsel, our monthly newsletter, features other 'good eggs' in your egg carton - Aotearoa's in-house legal community. 🔦 Vicky Lee at Fortysouth New Zealand shares her journey and challenges as the sole lawyer behind Aotearoa’s 'digital motorway'. "Being prepared to get stuck in and do jobs that I may not have expected to be within my role has been a common theme, but I’ve enjoyed seeing things from different angles as a result." 💼 Celebrating Paul Gillard's extensive four-decade career in significant in-house roles, such as Telecom New Zealand, Fletcher Forests/Tenon, and Genesis Energy, Paul reflects on the profession's evolution and shares stories of fighting to be heard. "First and foremost, you have to maintain your integrity." 🤖 Juno Lawyer Mitchell Julian, explores GenAI's impact on the legal industry, reassuring us that it doesn’t require panic or retraining. "GenAI tools are becoming increasingly more intuitive and user-friendly." 📅 CPD Events: Join our Juno Learning panel discussions on Building Influence, featuring legal leaders and the C-suite sharing their strategies. Seats are limited, so don't miss out on these events across the motu in September. 🔗Catch up on August's Juno Counsel here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MtTbL0 📬 Stay connected. Follow us here and subscribe to our monthly newsletter to keep up with the insights and stories from Aotearoa's in-house legal community. https://hubs.ly/Q02MtTvs0 #LegalCommunity #InHouseLegal #JunoLegal