Kia tūhono te pono me te tika
“Let Truth and Justice Combine”
The combination of pono (truth) and tika (justice) elicit the highest level of honesty and personal integrity. They form the basis of Shelley’s core values, and speak to her constant drive to reflect truth and justice in her relationships, her community and work
Not just a lawyer, Shelley is a strategist, partnering alongside her clients to deliver a service that reflects their culture and vision. Her advice is pragmatic, tailored to the client’s unique organisational and people goals. Shelley approaches her work as a partner; not simply seeking to solve the issue that the clients have at that point in time but developing best practice to avoid further issues in the future. Shelley’s personal integrity sets her in good stead to work with a diverse range of people to determine the best pathway in what can often be complex and sensitive situations. Having Shelley as your lawyer, investigator or mediator means partnering with an advisor who understands the challenges facing both employees and employers.
Shelley works collaboratively with her clients and where appropriate, does the same with other participants in disputes.
The space is safe, where everyone Shelley deals with, being clients, those that they may be in dispute with, and their representatives, are treated with respect. Shelley navigates challenge while acknowledging the mana of all participants.
Shelley acknowledges that she is the guardian of the trust that her clients’ put in her, and she takes that seriously every time.
University of Auckland, LLB
Institute of Directors, Director Fundamentals
Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ)
Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa
Institute of Directors
Head of Employment Law, EY Law
Head of Employment Relations, ASB Bank
Associate, LangtonHudsonButcher
Senior Solicitor, SBM Legal
Staff Barrister, Chris Patterson Barrister
National Human Resources Manager, Staples Rodway
Human Resources Advisor, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts
