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flag Women make up only about 30% of lead counsel in New Zealand's higher courts, highlighting a persistent gender gap.

flag Despite an increase in women within the legal profession, a recent New Zealand Bar Association report shows women remain under-represented as lead counsel in higher courts. flag Over the past 12 years, only about 30% of lead counsel appearances in the Court of Appeal and 26% in the Supreme Court have been by women, highlighting a persistent gender gap that could discourage female lawyers from pursuing higher court careers.

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