The Asian Women Lawyers Subcommittee of New Zealand Asian Lawyers invite you to a “fireside chat” with Judge Kiriana Tan who will share some insights from her journey to the bench, including some of the opportunities and challenges along the way.

Judge Tan is of Chinese and Māori descent, with tribal affiliations to Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Mutunga. After she graduated from Waikato University in 1998, Judge Tan worked as a litigator in Rotorua, Auckland then Hamilton before becoming a barrister sole in 2008. A large part of her career was focused on Treaty of Waitangi claims and family law. Not only has she been a successful litigator, but she is also a mother of three.

Judge Tan was raised in a very multi-cultural environment and her ties with both her Asian and Māori background remain strong. She has generously agreed to share her personal journey and experiences, including how her background has influenced her career, in a relaxed informal discussion, which we are sure will be highly inspiring.

The event schedule is as follows:

5.15pm Arrival and networking

5.45pm – 6.45pm Sit down with Judge Kiriana Tan

6.45 -7.30pm Further networking opportunity

This event is free of charge and everyone is welcome!

Special thanks to Simpson Grierson for supporting and sponsoring this event. Simpson Grierson is one of New Zealand’s largest and leading commercial law firms, and a strong promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Register here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fireside-chat-with-judge-kiriana-tan-tickets-949422326737?aff=oddtdtcreator