S3, E04: Navigating New Shores - Building a Legal Career in NZ with Maria Nieto

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In this episode, Sarah sits down with Maria Nieto from Wynn Williams to unpack her journey from Mexico to Aotearoa New Zealand, the challenges of requalifying as a lawyer in a new jurisdiction, and the identity shift that comes with starting over in a new country.

Now part of the Corporate Advisory and Transactions team at Wynn Williams, María brings deep international experience to her work in M&A, capital raising and commercial structuring, but her impact doesn’t stop there.

Through her initiative, Pink Fern Consulting, she’s helping foreign-trained lawyers navigate the requalification process and find community in what can otherwise be a really isolating experience.Whether you're an overseas lawyer thinking about moving to New Zealand, already here and working through requalification, or even a Kiwi lawyer considering a move overseas, this episode has something for you.

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