The NZ Asian Women Lawyer’s Committee held the Practical Tips Panel on 20 September 2023. The panel discussion had three speakers: Anand Ranchod (recruiter), Jo Stevenson (People and Culture Director at Simpson Grierson) and Jo Pidgeon (director of Pidgeon Judd). The event chairperson was Catharina Chung, Senior Associate of Tompkins Wake Lawyers. Thank you to Tompkins Wake for generously sponsoring this event.
Our attendees enjoyed a conversational Q&A style panel. They learnt that the main reasons for young lawyers moving to a different law firm, are usually to achieve a pay rise or because they want more mentorship. It was great to know how employee-lawyers are evaluated by their employer law firm; and how reviews are conducted. It is important for employees to be curious about how one gets evaluated and that HR team is open to have conversations with employees so that employees can plan ahead and achieve better.
A general message was, be proactive about work and your position; have open conversations with the firm when it is needed. One will be heard and responded.
It was very empowering for lawyers to have this information for their career planning.
