Leo Donnelly – Special Counsel, Chen Palmer been added on Asia Media Centre as one of the expert
Published on Asia Media Centre Leo Donnelly is Special Counsel at Chen Palmer. He was a former Ombudsman from 2016-2018, and Deputy Ombudsman from 2004-2016. Donnelly has occupied the roles of Assistant Ombudsman, Senior Investigating Officer, and Investigating Officer with the […]
A deep dive on what we mean by wellbeing
Published on futurelearning Across more than 120 presentations, the Victoria University of Wellington co-hosted Third International Conference on Wellbeing and Public Policy highlighted the many perspectives that need to be brought to bear on wellbeing and in turn the many […]
Leo Donnelly and Mai Chen: State Sector reforms
Leo Donnelly and Mai Chen: State Sector reforms Leo Donnelly, Special Counsel, and Mai Chen, Managing Partner, wrote the ‘Point of View’ column for the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand (IPANZ) quarterly journal, Public Sector, on the state sector […]
Despite being a pioneer, New Zealand falls short on women’s rights
Published on Indiannewslink September 19, 2018 Venkat Raman The Human Rights Commission in New Zealand has premiered its Suffrage 125 Video titled, ‘Still Striving for Equality,’ featuring a former Prime Minister, a former Governor General, and a Supreme Court Judge. ‘Still […]
Expert views: Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party leadership election
Leo Donnelly, Special Counsel for Chen Palmer Partners, spoke to Lynda Chanwai-Earle on the Asia Media Centre on the Japanese elections. Published on Asia Media Centre website 18 SEPTEMBER 2018 Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), […]
New Zealand’s famous women speak on Suffrage
Published on Indiannewslink September 18, 2018 Venkat Raman Tomorrow marks 125 years since the law was changed to allow woman in New Zealand to vote. To commemorate the achievements of Kiwi women, the Human Rights Commission has produced several pieces of content which […]
Can a business reject customers based on religious beliefs or sexual orientation?
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/105353363/can-a-businesses-reject-customers-based-on-religious-beliefs-or-sexual-orientation Stuff, 10 July 2018 Can a business reject customers based on religious beliefs or sexual orientation? ANUJA NADKARNI Last updated 14:50, July 10 2018 The Warkworth baker who denied a request from a lesbian couple for a cake has […]
New Appointment to Chen Palmer Partners: Leo Donnelly
Chen Palmer Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo Donnelly as a Special Counsel in its Wellington office. Leo is a former Ombudsman from 2016-2018, and Deputy Ombudsman from 2004-2016. He has also occupied the roles of Assistant […]
Mai Chen: Jacinda Ardern is proof women’s baby plans aren’t an issue
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2018/06/jacinda-ardern-s-proof-women-s-baby-plans-aren-t-an-issue-mai-chen.html Newshub, 17 June 2018 A top lawyer says attitudes towards women in pregnancy are changing, largely thanks to Jacinda Ardern. Ms Ardern is due to give birth this weekend, after spending the entirety of her Prime Ministership to date […]
Mai Chen: Diversity of public sector boards in the spotlight
https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/voices/audio/2018643517/diversity-of-public-sector-boards-in-the-spotlight Radio New Zealand, 7 May 2018 Ethnic Communities Minister Jenny Salesa has ordered a stocktake of ethnic diversity on public sector boards, because at the moment the government doesn’t know the ethnic make-up of its own boards. While women […]
