Sam French
Island Bay,WGN
Summary
A people-focused, experienced solicitor, looking to start the next stage of his career. A mixture of legal and not-for-profit work has given Sam a wide range of experience working with different sectors of the profession and community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Convex Legal
08.2022 - Current
- Assisting clients with property and business transactions, life planning,
- Forming and advising not-for-profits, including two iwi-Māori Partnership Boards and Wellington Pride Parade
- Always focussing on clear communication and quality of service
- Managing recruitment and training of new solicitors, and writing regular newsletters to clients and real estate professionals with relevant developments in the law
Senior Solicitor
Convex Legal
12.2019 - 08.2022
Solicitor
Convex Legal
06.2018 - 12.2019
Solicitor
Whitmarsh Law
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Advising clients on conveyancing, wills & trusts, enduring powers of attorney, relationship property and family law matters as well as some commercial and employment matters
- Aiming for maximum efficiency and value for money while still ensuring a high level of client contact and communication.
Community Hockey Manager
Southern Hockey Inc
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Administration, organisation and planning of community and high performance hockey programmes
- Supporting local hockey associations with their community hockey goals
- Publicity and media, publicising hockey events and programmes via press releases, email campaigns, website updates and social media.
Law Clerk
Gawith Burridge
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Legal research and assistance.
Office Junior
Logan Gold Walsh Lawyers
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Filing, photocopying and reception duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Otago
Dunedin12.2015
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Otago
Dunedin12.2013
Certificate in Professional Legal Studies -
The College of Law
2013
NCEA Level 3
Rathkeale College
Masterton, NZ2007
Skills
- Strong interest and understanding of Aotearoa's constitutional and political system
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an intense attention to detail
- Experience in running social media and communications for not-for-profit groups
- Used to working collaboratively and to a deadline
Certification
- Practising Certificate - Barrister & Solicitor - New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture
- Aotearoa
Affiliations
- Member - The Law Association
- Member - Property Law Section
Honours Awards
Life Member - Otago University Hockey Club Inc, 08/01/15
Timeline
Director
Convex Legal
08.2022 - Current
Senior Solicitor
Convex Legal
12.2019 - 08.2022
Solicitor
Convex Legal
06.2018 - 12.2019
Solicitor
Whitmarsh Law
03.2016 - 06.2018
Community Hockey Manager
Southern Hockey Inc
02.2014 - 12.2015
Law Clerk
Gawith Burridge
11.2011 - 01.2012
Office Junior
Logan Gold Walsh Lawyers
11.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Otago
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Otago
Certificate in Professional Legal Studies -
The College of Law
NCEA Level 3
Rathkeale College
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