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In this episode, we spoke with retired Judge Rosemary Riddell about her book "To Be Fair: Confessions of a District Court Judge". In her book, Judge Riddell shared stories and insights about her life on the bench.

After juggling law school whilst raising 3 children with her husband Mike, Judge Riddell only became a lawyer at the age of 40. Judge Riddell was appointed as a Judge of the District Court in 2006 and she served in the Hamilton Court until retirement.

Please join us for our discussions on the following topics:

Why did you become a lawyer and what was that journey like of you?
How did you become a Judge?
Can you give us an example of a day in the life of a Judge?
Why did you write your book “To Be Fair”?
After you became a Judge, what was something you wish you had known when you were a litigator?
What are 3 characteristics an effective litigator must possess?
Some of my Chinese clients have fears that New Zealand Judges may have biases against counsel who are not Pakeha, what would you say to people with such concerns?
How could someone become a Judge?

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