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Mental Health and Disability Law

The Mental Health and Disability Law Committee is made up of experienced practitioners who work across a range of practice areas to assist clients who have specific mental health needs or specific needs resulting from a disability. The Committee liaises closely with a wide range of stakeholders in the mental health and disability sector including the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Mental Health District Inspectors, the Legal Services Commissioner and secure care facilities throughout New Zealand.

The Committee promotes disability awareness and pursues law and policy reform through a range of initiatives. It also focuses on training for practitioners in the mental health law space.

Contact

Professor Kate Diesfeld

[email protected]
Members

Committee members, October 2026 – September 2028:

 

  1. Professor Kate Diesfeld – Professor, Auckland University of Technology (Committee Convenor)
  2. Gregory Ambler – Senior Associate, Tompkins Wake
  3. Chris Blum – National Community Educator, Aotearoa Disability Law
  4. Professor Warren Brookbanks – Professor, Auckland University of Technology
  5. Nicole Cutler – Solicitor, Harkness Henry
  6. Leticia Glover – Associate, Wynn Williams
  7. Klara Green – Barrister, Criminal Lawyers Auckland
  8. Karol Hadlow – Barrister, Karol Hadlow Barrister
  9. Julian Hague – Barrister, Julian Hague Barrister
  10. Belinda Johns – Barrister, Quay Chambers
  11. Kate MacKay – Research and Teaching Assistant, Auckland University of Technology
  12. Caroline Reynolds – Senior Solicitor, Brookfields
  13. Bailee Simpson – Solicitor, Foundation Legal
  14. Rosemary Thomson – Barrister, Rosemary Thomson Barrister
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