Year  | Project Title | Grant Amount |
| 1996 | 1st Annual Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 1997 - Dame Silvia Cartwright [2nd Address 1998 Dame Jenny Shipley; 3rd Address 1999 Georgina te Heuheu] | $ 6,500.00 |
| Description | To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the admission to the Bar of Ethel Benjamin as the first woman entitled to practice law in New Zealand by establishing and continuing an annual forum in her honour; to continue the advancement and opportunities available to women. The Address is to be given by Dame Silvia Cartwright. | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. [The Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Project Committee] | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2000 | 4th - 8th Annual NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address - 2000-2004: 2004 Justice Susan Glazebrook; 2003 Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin; 2002 Professor Margaret Wilson; 2001 Dame Judith Mayhew; 2000 Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias | $ 15,000.00 |
| Description | An Annual Address to provide an opportunity to recognise the achievements of Ethel Benjamin and the talented pioneers who followed in her footsteps: to stimulate and encourage achievement in others; to educate and promote public interest in issues affecting women, and justice, and gender equity and opportunity. Funding is sought for the next five years to support this annual event.
This year's address will be given by Dame Sian Elias, the Chief Justice. | | Applicant: | Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Project - Otago Women Lawyers' Society | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2006 | 9th & 10th Annual NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 2005-2006 - Justice Pamela Tate (2006) & Justice Judith Potter (2005) | $ 2,500.00 |
| Description | An Annual Address to provide an opportunity to recognise the achievements of Ethel Benjamin and the talented pioneers who followed in her footsteps: to stimulate and encourage achievement in others; to educate and promote public interest in issues affecting women, and justice, and gender equity and opportunity. The 2005 Address will be given by Justice Judith Potter and the 2006 Address will be given by Pamela Tate, the first woman Solicitor General for Victoria. | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2006 | 11th Annual NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 2007 - Professor Mary Jane Mossman | $ 3,307.33 |
| Description | An Annual Address to provide an opportunity to recognise the achievements of Ethel Benjamin and the talented pioneers who followed in her footsteps: to stimulate and encourage achievement in others; to educate and promote public interest in issues affecting women, and justice, and gender equity and opportunity.
The 2007 Address will be given on 2 March 2007 by Professor Mary-Jane Mossman a high profile Canadian academic. | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2007 | Dame Silvia Cartwright Lecture 2008 | $ 5,100.00 |
| Description | Dame Silvia Cartwright Lecture 2008, to be delivered by Imrana Jalal, Human Rights Advisor in the Pacific Regional Human Rights Education Resource Team, Fiji | | Applicant: | Auckland Women Lawyers Association | | Organisation: | Auckland District Law Society |
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| 2008 | 12th Annual NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 2008 - Justice Lowell Goddard | $ 3,900.00 |
| Description | An Annual Address to provide an opportunity to recognise the achievements of Ethel Benjamin and the talented pioneers who followed in her footsteps: to stimulate and encourage achievement in others; to educate and promote public interest in issues affecting women, and justice, and gender equity and opportunity. The 2008 Address will be given by Justice Lowell Goddard.
The 2008 Address will be given on Thursday 14 August 2008 by the Honourable Justice Lowell Goddard, the current chair of the Independent Police Conduct Authority." | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2008 | Inaugural Lecture in Memory of Shirley Smith | $ 3,226.00 |
| Description | Inaugural lecture in Honour of Shirley Smith to be given by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Lecture to be held in association with the University of Canterbury, which is hosting Justice O'Connor's visit to NZ. Funding is sought to cover costs of the event and Justice O'Connor's expenses. | | Applicant: | Women-in-Law Committee of Wellington Branch, NZ Law Society (formerly Wellington District Law Society) | | Organisation: | Wellington Branch, New Zealand Law Society |
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| 2009 | 13th Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 2009 - Justice Mary Gaudron | $ 3,050.00 |
| Description | Annual Address to be delivered by the Honorable Mary Gaudron QC in Dunedin on Friday 14 August 2009 | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers Society Inc. | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2009 | 2010 Shirley Smith Address [8 Dec 2010] | $ 1,798.00 |
| Description | 2010 Shirley Smith Address to be given by Professor Nicola Lacey in December 2010. The speaker and venue have been tentatively booked and planning has commenced for the event details. Funding is sought to cover the costs of Professor Lacey's expenses. | | Applicant: | Women in Law Committee, Wellington Branch of the NZLS | | Organisation: | Wellington Branch, New Zealand Law Society |
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| 2010 | 14th Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 2010 [7 May 2010] - Lady Brenda Hale | $ 12,760.25 |
| Description | The Ethel Benjamin Address is an annual event, hosted by the OWLS in commemoration of Ethel Benjamin's achievements and career. OWLS has hosted the address each year since 1997. The 2010 speaker is the Rt Hon Lady Brenda Hale, Justice of the Supreme Court United Kingdom. As in previous years we expect the address will be well attended by local practitioners, judiciary and members of the public. | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers Society Inc. | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2011 | Public Lecture 'The Moral Face of the UK's Human Rights Act' by Rabinder Singh QC [29 August 2011] | $ 4,590.00 |
| Description | Public lecture "The Moral Face of the UK's Human Rights Act" to mark the 21st birthday of the NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990 | | Applicant: | Professor Claudia Geiringer & Dr Petra Butler | | Organisation: | Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington |
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| 2011 | NZ Law Foundation Annual International Dispute Resolution Inaugural Lecture 2012 [Dr Lucy Reed] | $ 23,500.00 |
| Description | Annual international dispute resolution lecture (alternating Auckland, Wellington); to further the understanding of international dispute resolution in New Zealand. This is a collaborative project between Victoria University and Auckland University law faculties. | | Applicant: | Dr Petra Butler | | Organisation: | Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington |
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| 2011 | 15th Annual NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 2011 [19 August 2011] - Justice Ellen France | $ 5,000.00 |
| Description | The Ethel Benjamin Address is an annual event, hosted by OWLs in commemoration of Ethel Benjamin's achievements and career. OWLs has hosted the event each year since 1997. The 2011 speaker is the Honourable Ellen France J, Justice of the Court of Appeal. As in previous years we expect the address will be well attended by local practitioners, the judiciary and the public. | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2011 | 2012 Sir John Graham Lecture: Professor Robert George | $ 12,000.00 |
| Description | The visit of Professor Robert George to deliver the Sir John Graham Lecture in 2012, and associated events, meetings and media activity, on a topic of major constitutional and political significance. | | Applicant: | Maxim Institute | | Organisation: | Maxim Institute |
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| 2011 | 2012 Shirley Smith Address | $ 2,500.00 |
| Description | 2012 Shirley Smith Address to be given by Professor Hilary Charlesworth of the Australia National University. Planning for the event has commenced. Funding is sought to cover the costs of Professor Charlesworth's expenses, and venue and marketing expenses. | | Applicant: | Women in Law Committee, Wellington Branch of the NZLS | | Organisation: | Wellington Branch, New Zealand Law Society |
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| 2011 | 16th Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 2012 - Justice Kate O'Regan | $ 5,000.00 |
| Description | Justice Kate O'Regan of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, will deliver the address. The topic is yet to be advised.
A dinner for the speaker, OWLS committee and guests is to be held on the evening of the address. | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers Society Inc. | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2013 | 2013 NZ Law Foundation International Dispute Resolution Lecture [Professor Catherine Rogers] | $ 14,000.00 |
| Description | After the inaugural Law Foundation International Dispute Resolution lecture by Lucy Reed, Professor Catherine Rogers, Pennsylvania State University has been invited to give this year’s lecture. The suggested topic of her lecture is “Procedural Arrangements as a Window into the Soul of International Arbitration Regimes: Arbitrator Selection, Transparency and Stakeholder Interests”. | | Applicant: | Dr Caroline Foster & Dr Petra Butler | | Organisation: | Faculty of Law, University of Auckland |
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| 2013 | 17th Annual NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 2013 [8 May 2013] - Justice Catharine Davani | $ 5,194.00 |
| Description | Funding for the annual Ethel Benjamin Address to be given in Dunedin on 8 May 2013 by Justice Catherine Davani, of the National and Supreme Courts of Papua New Guinea. | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers Society Inc. | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2013 | 2014 Sir John Graham Lecture: Professor Helen Alvare - 31 July 2014 | $ 5,000.00 |
| Description | The Sir John Graham Lecture provides an opportunity for international experts to bring fresh perspectives and analysis to shed light on some of the important ideas shaping New Zealand. With their overseas experience, our speakers can make a contribution that New Zealand would otherwise lack. We also extend the reach of the Lecture through media interviews and related events, so that as many people as possible can hear our speaker. The Lecture and associated activity contributes to the sort of debate and discussion that is critical for an informed citizenry and a flourishing democracy. As an independent think tank, these sorts of issues and activities are core to our mission.
We would be delighted if you would assist us to bring Professor Helen Alvaré to New Zealand to deliver next year’s Sir John Graham Lecture. She will speak on the fundamental right to freedom of conscience and belief, drawing on her expertise as a member of the School of Law at George Mason University in Virginia, USA. | | Applicant: | Maxim Institute | | Organisation: | Maxim Institute |
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| 2014 | 2014 NZ Law Foundation Visiting Fellowship in International Dispute Resolution & Annual Lecture (Professor Thomas Stipanowich) | $ 12,950.00 |
| Description | Professor Thomas Stipanowich has been invited to give this year's International Arbitration Lecture. The suggested topic of his lecture is "International Mediation - The Future of International Dispute Resolution". Victoria University will host the lecture this year, but events are also planned in Auckland. Since it is not practical for the invitee to visit the other New Zealand law schools some financial assistance is requested to allow interested academics and practitioners and students to attend the annual lecture and/or a seminar/workshop. | | Applicant: | Dr Petra Butler | | Organisation: | Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington |
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| 2014 | 18th Annual NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 2014 [7 November 2014] - Justice Helen Winkelmann | $ 5,785.00 |
| Description | Funding for the 18th Annual NZLF Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address to be given in Dunedin on 7 November 2014 by Justice Helen Winkelmann.
The Ethel Benjamin Address is an annual event, hosted by the OWLS in commemoration of Ethel Benjamin's achievements and career. OWLS has hosted the address each year since 1997. The primary objectives of the Commemorative Address are to honour and preserve the pioneering spirit possessed by Ethel Benjamin, to encourage education and achievement in the women of today, and to stimulate debate about issues affecting social justice and gender. As in previous years it is expected the address will be well attended by local practitioners, judiciary and members of the public. | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2015 | 19th Annual NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 2015 [6 November 2015] - Justice Christine French | $ 7,075.00 |
| Description | Funding for the 19th NZLF Annual Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address to be given in Dunedin on 6 November 2015 by Justice Christine French. The Ethel Benjamin Address is an annual event, hosted by the OWLS in commemoration of Ethel Benjamins achievements and career. OWLS has hosted the address each year since 1997. The primary objectives of the Commemorative Address are to honour and preserve the pioneering spirit possessed by Ethel Benjamin, to encourage education and achievement in the women of today, and to stimulate debate about issues affecting social justice and gender. As in previous years it is expected the address will be well attended by local practitioners, judiciary and members of the public. | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2015 | 2015 New Zealand Law Foundation Visiting Fellowship in International Dispute Resolution - Adriana Braghetta | $ 14,766.00 |
| Description | The New Zealand Law Foundation Visiting Fellowship in International Dispute Resolution is now in its fourth year. In 2015 we have been able to invite a world class international arbitrator, Adriana Braghetta. | | Applicant: | Dr Petra Butler | | Organisation: | Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington |
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| 2016 | 20th Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address [14 July 2016] - Hon Marcia Neave AO | $ 7,950.00 |
| Description | Funding for the 20th NZLF Annual Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address to be given in Dunedin on 14 July 2016 by the Hon. Marcia Neave AO. The Ethel Benjamin Address is an annual event, hosted by the Otago Women Lawyers' Society (OWLS) in commemoration of Ethel Benjamin's achievements and career. OWLS has hosted the address each year since 1997. The primary objectives of the Commemorative Address are to honour and preserve the pioneering spirit possessed by Ethel Benjamin, to encourage education and achievement in the women of today, and to stimulate debate about issues affecting social justice and gender. As in previous years it is expected the address will be well attended by local practitioners, judiciary and members of the public. | | Applicant: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2016 | 2016 Shirley Smith Address | $ 1,500.00 |
| Description | The annual Shirley Smith Address is an event that provides both the public and legal fraternity the opportunity to hear and learn from eminent persons in the law. The grant will assist with the costs of the international speaker Professor Ngaire Naffine.
| | Applicant: | Women in Law Committee | | Organisation: | Wellington Branch, New Zealand Law Society |
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| 2016 | 2016/2017 NZ Law Foundation Visiting Fellowship in International Dispute Resolution (Robert Volterra) | $ 8,130.00 |
| Description | 2016/2017 New Zealand Law Foundation Visiting Fellowship in International Dispute Resolution - Robert Volterra and associated symposium for New Zealand experts. | | Applicant: | Dr Petra Butler | | Organisation: | Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington |
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| 2017 | 2017 Sir John Graham Lecture [Professor Jeremy Waldron, 28 July 2017] | $ 6,435.00 |
| Description | Funding support to bring Professor Jeremy Waldron to NZ for the 2017 Sir John Graham Lecture. Each Lecture provides an opportunity for internationally regarded leaders and experts to bring fresh perspectives and analysis to shed light on some of the important ideas shaping New Zealand. The reach of the lecture is also extended through media interviews and related events, so that as many people as possible can hear our speaker. The Lecture and associated activity contributes to the sort of debate and discussion that is critical for an informed citizenry and a flourishing democracy.
Professor Waldron will speak about the need for wise political leadership and genuine public engagement—a timely and crucial topic in a post-Brexit, post-Trump world and with a general election on the horizon. Professor Waldron is uniquely placed to address these issues at this time. Not only is he an internationally acclaimed academic, he is a periodic visitor to New Zealand and so has the familiarity with local conditions needed to make a valuable contribution to our public discourse, a contribution that an infrequent or first-time visitor simply couldn’t make. And unlike such a visitor, he also has an actual track record of inspiring and stimulating New Zealand policy debate, so we know his contribution will be significant.
| | Applicant: | Alex Penk | | Organisation: | Maxim Institute |
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| 2017 | 21st Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address 2017 [8 September 2017] - Professor Nicola Peart | $ 6,625.00 |
| Description | Funding for the 21st NZLF Annual Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address to be given in Dunedin on 8 September 2017 by Professor Nicola Peart. The Ethel Benjamin Address is an annual event, hosted by the Otago Women Lawyers' Society (OWLS) in commemoration of Ethel Benjamin's achievements and career. OWLS has hosted the address each year since 1997. The primary objectives of the Commemorative Address are to honour and preserve the pioneering spirit possessed by Ethel Benjamin, to encourage education and achievement in the women of today, and to stimulate debate about issues affecting social justice and gender. As in previous years it is expected the address will be well attended by local practitioners, judiciary and members of the public. | | Applicant: | Ruth Ballantyne | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2018 | 22nd Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address [15 October 2018] - CDCJ Jan-Marie Doogue | $ 6,900.00 |
| Description | The Otago Women Lawyers' Society (OWLS) is an organisation which promotes the interests of women in the Otago legal profession. The Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address, is held in honour of Ethel Benjamin, the first women to be admitted to practice as a lawyer in New Zealand, in Dunedin on 7 May 1897. OWLS annually invites renowned speakers to give the Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Commemorative Address and this year we have confirmed Her Honour Chief Judge Doogue, Chief Judge of the District Court. | | Applicant: | Mrs Shayne Milne | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2019 | 23rd Annual NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address - Una Jagose QC | $ 6,500.00 |
| Description | The Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address is held in honour of Ethel Benjamin, the first women to be admitted to practise as a lawyer in New Zealand, in Dunedin on 7 May 1897. The address aims to honour and preserve the pioneering spirit possessed by Ethel Benjamin, and through the address, to encourage education and achievement in the women of today, and to stimulate debate about issues affecting social justice and gender. The 2019 event will be held at 1pm on 24 October at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. OWLS annually invites renowned speakers to give the Annual Address and this year we have confirmed Una Jagose QC (NZ Solicitor-General) as the speaker. The organising body, the Otago Women Lawyers' Society (OWLS, is an organisation which promotes the interests of women in the Otago legal profession. | | Applicant: | Ms Karen Billinghurst | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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| 2019 | 24th-33rd Annual NZ Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address [2020-2030] [2021 Address cancelled; 2020 Address 26 November 2020] | $ 65,000.00 |
| Description | The Otago Women Lawyers' Society (OWLS) is an organisation which promotes the interests of women in the Otago legal profession. The Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Commemorative Address, is held in honour of Ethel Benjamin, the first women to be admitted to practise as a lawyer in New Zealand, in Dunedin on 7 May 1897. OWLS annually invites renowned speakers to give the Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Commemorative Address. As the Law Foundation has supported the Address since its inception, this grant is intended to continue the Address for a period of up to 10 years of Addresses during the Foundation's anticipated recess period. | | Applicant: | Karen Billinghurst | | Organisation: | Otago Women Lawyers' Society Inc. |
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