Queens Counsel (May 16, 2013)

Law Commissioner (2003 – 2006)

Independent Bar (1998 – present)

Human Rights Commission, Legal Adviser and Counsel (1985 – 1997)

Master of Laws (Hons), University of Auckland, New Zealand (1998)

Bachelor of Law and Arts BA/LLB, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand (Political Science and Public Administration)