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In March, Law Society Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch joined a panel on mental health in New Zealand's legal profession, hosted by Minister Matt Doocey and Life Squared Trust. The event focused on improving wellbeing, addressing regulatory challenges, culture, and early intervention, with valuable insights shared.
In March Law Society Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch joined a panel discussion on mental health in New Zealand’s legal profession. Hosted by Minister for Mental Health Hon. Matt Doocey and Life Squared Trust, in association with the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa, the event brought together attendees for a discussion on improving mental health in the legal profession.
Ms Rusbatch was joined by clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire, Buddle Findlay partner Susan Rowe, and partner at Kāhui Legal, Lynell Tuffery Huria.
Ms Rusbatch emphasised that lawyer wellbeing is a priority for the Law Society and highlighted the need for better tools to support mental health in the profession. Discussions covered regulatory challenges, the impact of organisational culture, and the importance of early intervention.
With positive engagement and valuable insights shared, the event reinforced the importance of supporting mental health in the legal community. The Law Society continues to encourage lawyers to use its Practising Well initiatives and other support services.
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