Lynn's experience

Lynn Hughes is a criminal law expert having specialised in the area for over 17 years. Prior to commencing practise as a Barrister, Lynn led New Zealand's largest Public Defence Service office in South Auckland for over 13 years and worked in private law firms. Lynn was admitted as a lawyer in 1999. 

Professional qualifications

• LLM (Hons) in Public Law from Auckland University
• LLB (law degree) from Victoria University of Wellington
• BA (Hons) Criminology
• BA Politics

Memberships and associations

• New Zealand Law Society
• New Zealand Bar Association 
• Auckland District Law Society 
• Auckland Women Lawyers Association 
• South Auckland Bar Association 
• Criminal Bar Association
• Defence Lawyers Association 

Committees

• New Zealand Law Society Criminal Law Committee (2017 to present)
• Auckland District Law Society Criminal Law Committee (2009  to present)

Lynn is sought out for her expertise by legal organisations and has presented seminars and training for other lawyers on a wide range of topics. She is a faculty member of the NZLS Litigation skills course, where as an experienced litigator Lynn has the opportunity to share her knowledge with newer members of the legal profession.

Lynn has written articles and papers on a variety of legal subjects. She is also a contributing author for a large legal publisher.