Law firm partner found guilty of misconduct following Christmas parties

Friday 28 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 28 Mar 2025, 2:14pm

In this story Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal

A senior lawyer has been found guilty of misconduct after behaving inappropriately towards junior staff and summer clerks. The incidents, which occurred during Christmas parties, included making lewd comments and grabbing a junior solicitor's genitals. A penalty hearing will be scheduled in the near future.

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1. StuffFri 28 Mar 2025, 12:26pm

   Law firm partner guilty of misconduct after bad behaviour at Christmas parties (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 28 Mar 2025, 2:14pm

   Tribunal finds senior lawyer guilty of misconduct for drunken antics at two Christmas parties (opens in new tab)

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