Wellington Women Lawyers’ Association was formally established in July 1987.

Its key objectives are to work for the equal opportunity and advancement of women in the study and practice of law, to work for the reform of the law and its administration, and for the advancement of social policy, in order to promote and protect the interests of women, and to facilitate both professional and social contact and support among its members.  

Our membership includes practising lawyers, lawyers working in the public service in many capacities, judges, corporate and in-house lawyers and law students.  Legal executives and other women working in, or with an interest in the law are also welcome.

We are active in the legal community and maintain contact with a variety of other organisations, including the Women in Law committee which is part of the Wellington branch of the Law Society, and other women lawyers’ groups throughout the country.

We offer annual scholarships to women law students and operate a mentoring programme which links more experienced women lawyers with less experienced lawyers and law students.

We are an active advocate on issues relating to women in the legal profession.

WWLA hosts regular events, including panel discussions, workshops, and social events. For details of our upcoming events, please sign up for our newsletter.

The WWLA committee comprises members who are elected once a year at our Annual General Meeting. The current committee members for the 2025/2026 year are: Caro Rieger, Isabella Clarke, Steph Dyhrberg, Kate McKenzie-Bridle, Dhilum Nightingale, Emma Baines, Kare Feint, Lana Doyle, Olga Suvorova, Genevieve Hancock (Convenor), Emma Fountaine (Secretary), Natalie Bryant (Treasurer).

WWLA is an incorporated society governed by the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 (society number 349889) and by our Rules.