Civil Litigation Series: The Middle Stages — Proceedings to Trial (in person)
Against the context of some common case scenarios, this seminar will explore a range of potential steps and pitfalls along the way to a hearing and offer insights and advice.

Civil Litigation Series: The Middle Stages — Proceedings to Trial (live stream)
Against the context of some common case scenarios, this seminar will explore a range of potential steps and pitfalls along the way to a hearing and offer insights and advice.

The Art of Communication — Be a Powerful Advocate (Workshop)
This workshop, led by an experienced advocate and an accomplished teacher/director, will arm you with the skills for developing the art of communication for your role as an advocate – so you won’t let yourself down, or your clients on behalf of whom you speak.

Youth Justice and Changes to the Oranga Tamariki Act (in person)
Substantial changes to the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 will come into effect on 1 July of this year. The changes will have far-reaching effects on Youth Justice in New Zealand and provide those involved with greater opportunities and options to represent their clients more effectively.

Judges not wanted on miscarriage of justice body
Judges will be locked out of a proposed commission to review claims of miscarriage of justice.

How the issues in Bell v Sutton played out
The case concerns the granting of an occupation order in favour of a non-beneficiary under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.

Must employees be paid for overtime availability?
The Employment Court has held that statutory obligations around availability provisions are not limited to zero-hours contracts

The committees of ADLS work to promote the interests of special interest groups and sections within the profession and to encourage the development of specialisation and expertise.

Albany Lawyers' Lunch
ADLS invites practitioners from the North Shore to come together for the ADLS Albany Lawyers' Lunch at The Merchant on Wednesday 22 May.

Rotorua Cocktail Function
ADLS invites Rotorua's legal practitioners to come together for the ADLS Rotorua Cocktail Function at Bar Zazu on Thursday 23 May.

Newmarket Lawyers' Lunch
ADLS invites legal practitioners to come together for the ADLS Newmarket Lawyers' Lunch at The Lumsden on Thursday 13 June 2019.

Henderson Lawyers' Lunch
ADLS invites legal practitioners to come together for the ADLS Henderson Lawyers' Lunch at The Falls on Wednesday 19 June 2019.