Welcome to the Brown Bag series for 2026
The Brown Bag series of seminars is open to all but aimed predominantly at less experienced practitioners.
The aim of the series is to enable such practitioners to learn from the judiciary and senior members of the profession about topical procedural and substantive issues in the law. This year’s offering follows that format.
The LRF has arranged for two senior members of the profession to share their knowledge. The seminars will involve acknowledged subject-matter experts. Daniel Kalderimis KC will speak on "Practising well: the perils of perfection" and Janette Campbell will speak on the "Reform of the Resource Management Act 1991". We encourage firms to support their more junior solicitors to attend these seminars.
Please complete your details below to register for the Legal Research Foundation Brown Bag Seminars.
Reform of the Resource Management Act 1991 to be held on the 14th of October 2026
Janette Campbell is a barrister at Bankside Chambers. She has specialised in all aspects of resource management law for over 30 years. In September 2024 Janette was announced as Chair of an Expert Advisory Group set up by the Government, tasked with advising on one of the most significant public projects in a generation: transforming New Zealand’s resource management system. The EAG delivered its recommendations to the Government in December 2024.
Venue: Russell McVeagh, Vero Centre, Level 30, 48 Shortland Street, Auckland
Practising well: the perils of perfection to be held on the 28th of October 2026
Daniel Kalderimis KC is a tenant at Richmond Chambers, Auckland, Thorndon Chambers, Wellington and 20 Essex Street in London. He practises in a number of areas including complex commercial litigation and public law. He is the author of Zest: Climbing from Depression to Philosophy.
Venue: TBA
$50 per session for practitioners and $20 for students and Judges Clerks
Two sessions: $100 for practitioners and $40 for students and Judges Clerks
