Ready to enhance your courtroom agility? As serious fraud trends continue to rise with the advancement of technology, ensue you’re prepared to navigate the difficult terrain ahead. Examine recent cases highlighting the dangers of misunderstanding and explore the power of evidence in enhancing your clients’ odds of obtaining a favourable outcome. Get the strategies you need to robustly advocate for your client in proceeds of crime cases and guarantee the best possible resolution for each unique circumstance.

Presenters

Katie Hogan, Barrister & Solicitor, City Chambers
Katie graduated BA/LLB(Hons) in 2000 and, after beginning her litigation career in a large commercial firm, joined Meredith Connell in 2006 where she became an Associate in 2012.  In 2015 with her young family she moved to Samoa to act as legal consultant to the Attorney-General.  At the same time, Katie was part of the team that successfully bid for the new Manukau Crown Solicitor’s warrant. She returned to New Zealand and began working for Kayes Fletcher Walker as a senior Crown prosecutor in late 2015. Katie joined the Independent Bar and became a member of City Chambers in 2018. Katie has in excess of 18 years’ trial experience and works for both prosecuting entities and defendants in a wide spectrum of serious cases.  Criminal Proceeds is a particular specialty of Katie’s. She serves on the NZ Bar Association Criminal Committee, the NZLS Litigation Skills Programme, and is a member of a number of government prosecution panels.


Yvonne Mortimer-Wang, Barrister, Britomart Chambers
Yvonne is a Barrister at Britomart Chambers. She is an experienced criminal and civil litigator with particular expertise in serious fraud, commercial (‘white-collar’) crimes, proceeds of crime, civil fraud, regulatory, disciplinary proceedings and investigations. Yvonne is a board member of New Zealand Asian Lawyers, and co-chairs its litigation committee. She is also a co-chair of the Advocacy Committee of the New Zealand Bar Association. Yvonne is a member of the prosecution panel for the Serious Fraud Office, and has been appointed counsel assisting in High Court and Supreme Court proceedings. Before Britomart Chambers, Yvonne most recently held tenancy at Shortland Chambers. Prior to that, she worked as a Crown prosecutor at Meredith Connel, where she also acted for government clients in civil proceedings. Yvonne has a degree in Law and Commerce (Finance) from the University of Auckland and a Master of Public and International Law from the University of Melbourne with First Class Honours. Yvonne was the 2016 Arthur Watts Fellowship intern at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (London) and an Inner Temple Pegasus Scholar (London) in 2018.

Criminal Law: In Focus Over Lunch

Join these five comprehensive, one-hour sessions available online or on-demand. They are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to enhance your practice over lunch. Ensure ethical compliance and refine your professional skills with updates and practical guidance on the very latest on bail applications, sentencing, evidence, parole, proceeds of crime, and name suppression. Excel in your practice with this essential knowledge.