NZILE - New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives Inc.

Branch Contact Details

Auckland Branch (Members List)
PO Box 6080, Wellesley St, Auckland, Email: aknzile@ihug.co.nz

President:

Robyn Shephard (email)
Opus International Consultants
Ph: 09 355 9230

Auckland Branch of The New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives covers from South Auckland to Wellsford and operates under its own constitution, having been incorporated on 8 December 1977. The following dedicated members make up the Auckland Committee:

President: Robyn Shephard

Vice President: Julie Watts

Secretary/Treasurer: Lepa Wyatt

Committee: Lynette Atkinson
Clare McGuinness-Goodwin
Annette Wildman
Janet Jarman
Toni Norwood

Our primary objectives under our Constitution are to promote the interests of the Institute in the Auckland region. The Branch undertakes, for the benefit of its members, firstly, programmes of continuing legal education, and secondly social functions promoting unity among members of legal and associated professions.

To achieve these goals Auckland Branch:

Regularly holds seminars throughout the year, focusing on subjects and topics that are relevant to the continuing legal education and interests of our members.

Hosts mid and end of year social functions and arranges localised informal breakfasts and lunches so our members are able to meet with their Legal Executive colleagues to enhance networking and create interactive working relationships.

Publishes "The Undertaking", a Branch newsletter which is sent out at regular intervals throughout the year and focuses on local issues and points of interest to the members in our region.

Circulates a brief email summary of events, via the “Executive Update”, after each monthly committee meeting to keep members up to date with current happenings.

Provides a Buddy Scheme for contacts and work experience for AUT and Open Polytechnic students in the Auckland region who are not yet employed in qualifying employment.

Provides JobLink - a confidential introductory service for prospective employees/employers.

Jointly hosts, with the New Zealand Law Society and the Auckland District Law Society, the annual Graduation Ceremony for Legal Executives who have successfully completed the Legal Executive Course. A gift and plaque are presented to the highest achiever in our region.

Contact us at aknzile@ihug.co.nz if you require further information.

Canterbury/Westland Branch (Members List)
PO Box 4586, Christchurch, Email: nzilecanty@xtra.co.nz

President:
Carol Johns (email)
Clark Boyce
Christchurch
Ph: 03 379 4420
Link to website
Canterbury Westland Branch of The New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives Incorporated was incorporated on 24th April 1991 and covers the geographical regions of the Hurunui, Waimakariri, Selwyn, Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Ashburton, Waimate, Mackenzie, Timaru, Westland and Grey Districts.
Following Otago Branch going into recess in 2006, Otago members are currently supported by Canterbury Westland Branch.

One of the principal objectives of Canterbury Westland Branch is the promotion of the interests of Legal Executives and in particular their unity as an important aspect of the legal profession.

The Branch has a close relationship with Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, particularly for the benefit of students undertaking the New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive Course. In recent years the Branch has provided a formal graduation ceremony so that graduating Legal Executives are able to celebrate the achievement of attaining the NZLS Legal Executive qualification with their family members. Canterbury Westland Branch is grateful for the support of the Canterbury District Law Society which provides a cup for the top Canterbury Graduate.

The Branch has an active social programme that includes movie evenings, dinners and social activities. Our members enjoy being able to meet with fellow Legal Executives at these gatherings.

The Branch has a programme of continuing legal education through lunchtime seminars held throughout the year. These Seminars focus on subjects and topics that are current and relevant to the interest of our members. Our Branch also has representation on the Canterbury District Law Society’s Continuing Education Committee and is able to provide input into Seminars planned by the Law Society that will be of assistance to our Branch members.

The Branch has its own newsletter “Executive Brief” which is sent out to Canterbury Westland and Otago members and focuses on local issues and information and also includes legal articles of particular interest to Legal Executives.

Other than the Social, Education and Publicity Convenors, the Branch Committee also comprises the following:

A JobLink Convenor to liaise with Legal Executives and prospective employers on job vacancies within the Branch region;

A Membership/Recruitment Convenor to assist members by liaising with NZILE on membership enquiries and to liaise with prospective new members on application for Branch and New Zealand membership.

President: Carol Johns, Ph 03 3794420
Vice President: Jacqui Wiltshire, Ph 03 366 7469

Nelson Branch (Members List)
PO Box 472, Nelson

President:

Diane Marshall (email)
Knapps Lawyers
Nelson
Ph: 03 544 7888

The Nelson Branch covers the Nelson/Marlborough areas. We are geographically widespread but have a closely-knit membership. The Committee is based in Nelson and the following are the elected Committee for the 2007/2008 year:

President: Shirley Taylor, Ph: 03 5480064
Secretary: Bronwyn Lane
Treasurer: Lynne Cottrell
Newsletter: Bronwyn Lane and Pam Colee
Membership: Lynne Cottrell
Education: Belinda Clark and Jo Thomson
Social: Belinda Clark and Christine Allison

We aim to promote Legal Executives in general. We have established a very friendly and supportive environment for our members with both social events and educational seminars. We hold monthly lunch get-togethers,(one month in the city and the other in Richmond) that provide an opportunity to our members for an exchange of ideas and problem solving if required.We look at this as a great networking opportunity as more and more of our settlements are now being completed at the desk rather than face to face. We offer a support group for students of the Legal Executive Course, as all students in our area must complete study by correspondence.

We publish a newsletter for our members on a quarterly basis known as L.E. Law. This newsletter incorporates details of upcoming events and happenings in our area and aims to provide our members with information on impending changes in legislation and procedural requirements.

Northland Branch (Members List)

President:
Judy Burden (email)
Webb Ross, Solicitors
Whangarei
Ph: 021 119 5735
Northland Branch of The New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives covers from Wellsford north to Kaitaia and is the Institute’s newest Branch, having been incorporated in December 2003. Northland committee members for 2007/2008 are:

President/Secretary: Vanassa McGoldrick - Ph: (09) 430 4350

Treasurer: Sally McLeod

Committee: Virginia Craig, Karla Kenwright, Carolyn McLeod, Kylie Bowmar, Jo Kirby, Janet Telfer, Adrienne Newton

We are the smallest Branch of the Institute, with less than 30 members and have had little activity in the past year. Part of our difficulties to date have been due to the wide area that we span and the distances members have to travel to join in meetings.

We have made a commitment to:

Provide a two-monthly newsletter to keep members updated with what is happening at a national level;

Reintroduce seminars on topics of interest to members;

Look at ways to raise our membership;

Look at meeting at different locations to try and make it as fair as possible to all members.

Otago Branch has now merged with Canterbury/Westland Branch

Rotorua/Bay of Plenty Branch (Members List)

Rotorua/Bay of Plenty/Gisborne Branch of The New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives Incorporated was formed in 1989. Our branch has more than 90 members in the very large area covering the Tauranga, Whakatane, Gisborne, Taupo and Rotorua regions.
The objectives of our Branch are:

to be a support network to all Legal Executives and training Legal Executives in our area;

to provide legal education through topical seminars;

to provide the opportunity for social activities and networking.

We also publish our own newsletter “Lawfully Exclusive” which is sent out to our Branch members throughout the year. This includes legal articles and points of interest to members in our region.

We hold a graduation ceremony for the Legal Executives (from our region and Waikato) who have completed the NZLS Legal Executive Course. This ceremony is supported by the Waikato Bay of Plenty District Law Society. Colleagues, friends and family are invited along.

CONTACTS

Postal address: C/- Louella Axon, 48 Esdaile Road, RD 6, Tauranga

President Secretary/Treasurer

John Payne
C/- Keam & Associates, Tauranga
Ph: 07 577 9959
Email: john@keam.co.nz Louella Axon
C/- Cooney Lees Morgan, Tauranga
Ph: 07 578 2099
Email: laxon@clmlaw.co.nz

Waikato Branch (Members List)

President & Delegate:
Jackie Judson (email)
Tompkins Wake, Solicitors
Ph: 07 838 6016
The Waikato Branch of the New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives was formed in July 1998 and covers the Waikato region.

The Waikato Branch provides a platform for legal executives in the area to meet on a bi-monthly basis to socialise outside the workplace and discuss current matters of interest.

The Committee arranges a programme of continuing legal education covering a wide variety of subjects of interest to its members, both topical issues and issues of a general nature. Most evenings are arranged on a nibbles and drinks basis, culminating with a dinner to wind up the year, usually in November.

The Branch has a close liaison with the WINTEC and some of its members in the past lecturing students undertaking the New Zealand Law Society Legal Executives Certificate. The Branch, in conjunction with the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Law Society, arranges a Graduation Ceremony for graduates to celebrate the attainment of their Certificate with their family and employers.

A Job Link officer is also available to liaise with Legal Executives and prospective employees regarding job vacancies.

Contacts:

President: Jackie Judson
email jjudson@tomwake.co.nz Ph 07 838-6016

Secretary: Sue Addison
email saddison@nwm.co.nz Ph: 07 834-6000

Treasurer: Jan Davies
email jdavies@nwm.co.nz Ph: 07 834-6000

Council Delegate: Jackie Judson
email jjudson@tomwake.co.nz Ph 07 838-6016

Job Link Officer: Jackie Judson
email jjudson@tomwake.co.nz Ph 07 838-6016

Committee Members: Gill Whinray
email gwhinray@nwm.co.nz Ph: 07 834-6000

Wellington Branch (Members List)
PO Box 10-110, Wellington

President:

Pamela Steer (email)
Walker & Co, Solicitors
Ph: 04 499 7809

The Wellington Branch of The New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives was formed in May 1991. There are now nearly 150 members throughout the extended Wellington region, which includes New Plymouth, Wanganui, Palmerston North and Hawke's Bay.

Our membership includes Legal Executives employed by corporate entities, banks, trustee companies and Government Departments, as well as those employed by the legal profession.

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The principal objectives of our Branch are to:

Promote membership of The New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives in the Wellington region

Provide legal education

Provide opportunities for social activities and networking

Provide support and encouragement to all members

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The committee encourages and appreciates the input and support of all members.

As at 21 June 2007 our committee is -

President - Pamela Steer (NZILE Council)
Secretary/Treasurer - Pam Harliwich
With the support of: Heather Orr, Vivienne Nesbitt (NZILE Council), Lorraine Reid and Jenny Sampson.

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The committee is responsible for:

Organising topical and educational seminars, many of which are of interest to solicitors as well as Legal Executives.

Liaising with the Wellington District Law Society to encourage greater association between our Branch and the Law Society.

Providing support and encouragement to persons studying the New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive Course.

Arranging the annual Graduation Ceremony for Legal Executives from our region who have completed the NZLS Legal Executive Course.

Continuing to provide support and encourage networking among Legal Executives.

Operating a Job Link Scheme to put employers seeking the services of a Legal Executive, and Legal Executives seeking employment, in touch with each other.

Publishing our Branch newsletter “Wellex”.

Arranging social functions.

Contact: Pamela Steer Ph: 027 220 5615
Email: nzile.wellington.branch@paradise.net.nz