S4, E05 - Erica Burke on self awareness as a practicing lawyer

In the fifth episode of season four, Erica Burke joins Sam for chat about self awareness as a practicing lawyer. This one is invaluable for those seeking to understand what's important in the early stages of their careers.

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Erica began her career in Family law with two renowned Auckland private practices - those of McVeagh Fleming and Haigh Lyon.

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After nearly a decade in firms, she started her own practice to create a values-driven, intentional way of working; one where she could offer clients expertise alongside empathy, trust and guidance. Erica specialises in relationship property, family violence, and care of children matters, bringing strong preparation, pragmatic advice, and advocacy that puts people at the centre. Her appointment as Lawyer for the Child in the Family Court reflects balanced judgement and deep understanding of complex family dynamics.

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She works collaboratively with solicitors, and other professionals, taking care to ensure clients feel informed, heard, and supported every step of the way. Beyond the courtroom, she is actively involved in advancing gender equity as Vice President of the Auckland Women Lawyers' Association and was Co Editor-in-Chief of Te Aho Kawe Kaupapa Ture a Ngā Wāhine | New Zealand Women's Law Journal. She is also a mentor with the He Ira Wāhine University of Auckland Law Women Mentoring Programme.

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Erica's unique perspective of a legal career, not just in family, is one everyone could learn from. It's not just about the technical, but how the layers underneath matter so much more.

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Watch on Youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk71yQEpdkw

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