Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointments of 10 Queen’s Counsel.
The newly appointed Silks are:
- Auckland – Lynda Kearns (pictured), Stephen McCarthy, Ronald Mansfield, Alan (Fletcher) Pilditch, Davey Salmon, Laura O’Gorman.
- Wellington – Greg Arthur, Michael Colson, Victoria Heine.
- Christchurch – Kerryn Beaton.
“The criteria for appointment recognise that excellence and leadership in the profession should be viewed through a wider, community lens. I am pleased to see that the profession continues to make a good contribution to access to justice,” Mr Parker said.