Opinion byNZ Herald·15 Nov, 2026 02:00 AM6 mins to readLady Deborah Chambers is a New Zealand King's Counsel practising in Auckland.Five of the 12 new King's Counsel appointed in October 2026 are women. L-R: Annabel Maxwell-Scott, Polly Pope, Janette Campbell, Karen Radich, Kirsten Gray. Image / NZMEThe legal profession has changed enormously. The work is not finished.On October 16, 2026, Chris Bishop, the Attorney-General, announced 12 new King’s Counsel. The commentary praised the breadth of their expertise, and the Māori Law Society, Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa, celebrated the two Māori appointees. No one
Women in law: We’ve come a long way, baby – Deborah Chambers, KC
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