Selina Trigg
Christchurch, Canterbury 8242
New Zealand
Profession(s)
Lawyer, MediatorI have been practising family law in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 20 years. I am past Chair of the Collaborative Resolution NZ (the Collaborative Law Association of NZ) - a growing and enthusiastic group of Collaborative Professionals in New Zealand.
In 2002, I formed Family Law Results - a law firm that specialises in family law. More recently, I have joined with other like-minded professionals to form Lighthouse Legal. My work focuses on 'family formation' (surrogacy, assisted reproduction and adoption) and 'family transition' - assisting clients to find solutions outside of Court as they navigate a separation or divorce. From time to time I have also worked as a contract lecturer at AUT University in the area of dispute resolution and I have served as a Collaborative Practice trainer for Collaborative Resolution NZ. I am fortunate to be regularly asked to speak in New Zealand and abroad about Collaborative Practice and family law.
Aside from my legal practice, I am also busy serving as a Board member and President-Elect of IACP. I also serve on the New Zealand Law Society's Family Law Section Advisory Panel, working on submissions regarding legislative change.
Outside of the office, I am mum to a 14 year old son and a proud stepmother to my stepson, who is a PhD student, and my stepdaughter, a talented nurse.
To learn more about how I epically did not succeed in my childhood career ambitions, how I love sequins, and how I can assist you, head on over to https://www.lighthouselegal.co.nz/selina-profile-page
Professional Activities
Director, Board of Directors, IACP (2021- ) Chair, Collaborative Law Association of NZ (2012-2020) Member, Family Law Section of NZ Law Society Member, NZ Law Society Panel of Family Mediators Contract Lecturer in Negotiation and Mediation - AUT University, Auckland Collaborative Practice Trainer for Collaborative Resolution NZ Co-Chair, IACP Australasia Taskforce (2021 - ) Co-Chair, Practice Group Development Committee (2021- )Undergraduate Education
University of Waikato, 1991-1994, LL.B
Postgraduate Education
University of Waikato, 1995-1997, M.Soc.Sc (Hons)
Professional Education
Massey University / New Zealand Law Society: Mediation for Lawyers Parts A & B (2011)
Introductory Collaborative Law Training, Collaborative Law Assn of NZ (2012 & subsequent iterations)
"Training for Trainers" IACP Forum, San Antonio (2013)
Family Dispute Resolution Training, New Zealand Law Society (2014)
Introductory Collaborative Practice Training
Refresher Collaborative Practice Training
Introductory Collaborative Practice Training
Introductory Collaborative Practice Training
Refresher Collaborative Practice Training
Karen Monet, Barrister. karen@karenmonet.co.nz