Kathryn Beck
Law Society President discusses handling of sexual misconduct
Following criticism of the Law Society's handling of Russell McVeagh and other accusations of sexual misconduct, Guyon Espiner spoke to Kathryn Beck, the Law Society President. Audio
Firms 'a lot more scared' in the MeToo era - senior lawyer
A senior woman lawyer says the industry is changing because of the Me Too movement but not for the right reasons. Law firms had their Metoo moment when interns at the law firm Russell McVeigh… Audio
Law firm offers staff extra six-weeks' paid parental leave
A Wellington law firm is offering families an extra six weeks of paid parental leave on top of what they're entitled to by law. The policy was celebrated by Kahui Legal at a ceremony last night where… Audio
Law Society welcomes Russell McVeagh review
Law firm Russell McVeagh had a culture of excessive drinking when sexual misconduct allegations arose in 2015 and 2016, an independent review has found. Dame Margaret Bazley, who led the review… Audio
Law firm culture under microscope following damning report
Dame Margaret Bazley's review findings into the law firm Russell McVeagh were released this morning. Audio
Law Society survey reveals extent of sexual abuse & harassment
A Law Society survey shows more than two hundred lawyers have reported experiencing some form of sexual assault in the workplace in the last five years. The nationwide survey, of more than three… Audio
Blog details abuse, threats in legal profession
The legal researcher who set up an anonymous blog for people in the legal profession to share their experiences of harassment and bullying says the responses paint a grim picture of the sector. Zoe… Audio
Lawyers survey points to endemic abuse by judges
A survey has found almost all criminal lawyers have suffered bullying or harassment on the job and for the most part judges are the worst offenders. The survey by the Criminal Bar association found 90… Audio
Law Soc. forms sexual harassment working group
The Law Society is to establish a working group to look at how to improve the reporting of sexual harassment in the legal profession. The leading law firm, Russell McVeagh, has been embroiled in… Audio
Russell McVeagh faces further sex scandal allegations
Revelations law students and solicitors had sex on the boardroom table after an evening of heavy drinking at Russell McVeagh's Auckland office have put the leading law firm back in the glare of the… Audio
Lid lifted on sexist culture within law profession
Senior women lawyers say revelations about mistreatment of young female law interns in one of the country's top law firms has lifted the lid on a serious broader cultural issue within the profession… Audio
Alleged misconduct towards student law clerks at top firm
Victoria University has confirmed that several of its students on a summer clerkship at one of the country's top law firms, Russell McVeagh, complained about the actions of lawyers towards them at… Audio
"Rugby is having to take a deep breath" but, "it gets it."
Putting into practice the findings of New Zealand Rugby's review into sport's culture ``won't happen overnight'', but its review leader Kathryn Beck, says significant changes will happen. The Respect… Audio
Turei admitted to the bar despite benefit admission
The President of the Law Society Kathryn Beck explains the criteria to be admitted to the bar in New Zealand. Audio
Mental health issues hit lawyers hard
The president of the Law Society Kathryn Beck discusses the high incidences of mental health issues in lawyers. Audio
Affco ruling set potential precedent for seasonal work
Seasonal workers, such as those working in the meat industry and on orchards, may have greater job security after a win by Affco workers in the Employment Court. Audio
AMP investigates after flyer sees redundancy papers
An employment lawyer says there may be serious disciplinary repercussions for the female staffer of AMP who inadvertently let a fellow plane passenger see confidential documents. Audio