Kirsty Wallace
Partner
Duncan Cotterill
Kirsty is a seasoned litigation and dispute resolution lawyer specialising in employment law. She is also experienced in commercial litigation, medico-legal matters and local authority regulation as a prosecutor.
Experienced in representing clients in a wide range of disputes in various courts and tribunals including mediation, the Employment Relations Authority, the District Court, the High Court and a number of specialist tribunals. She enjoys building strong relationships with clients, understanding their issues and then providing clear and practical solution-based advice that delivers results.
SESSIONS
1:45
Breakout Sessions
Breakout A: AI, Employment and Privacy Risk
As employers increasingly adopt AI for recruitment, performance management and workforce planning, new legal risks are emerging across privacy, discrimination and employee monitoring. This session explores how to use AI responsibly while maintaining compliance with employment and privacy obligations.
Topics include:
AI in recruitment and discrimination risk
Employee monitoring and privacy obligations
AI in performance and disciplinary decisions
Transparency and consultation when introducing AI
Governance frameworks for responsible AI use
Auckland: Laura Scampion, Country Managing Partner, DLA Piper
Wellington: Carl Blake, Partner, DLA Piper
Breakout B: Bullying and Harassment – Prevention and Managing a Complaint
This continues to be an issue that both managers and hr professionals are required to manage.
Topics include:
Anti bullying and harassment policies. Considerations for your next review.
Can themes in a workplace survey be enough to trigger an investigation process?
Steps when managing a complaint.
An Employer’s obligation to the complaint and the respondent.
Different outcomes for the employment relationships at the end of the process.
Auckland: Alastair Espie, Partner, Duncan Cotteril
Wellington: Kirsty Wallace, Partner, Duncan Cotteril