Emily Walton: Law Firm Partner and Creative Problem Solver

Emily is a specialist insurance lawyer who has worked in NZ, Australia and the UK. She's been a Partner at Wynn Williams since 2011 and is a key member of their Dispute Resolutions team. She's also a strong advocate for women at work.Here, she shares some highlights and challenges from her career journey, including:Why she finds law to be both creative and fun, and how her science background has helped her as a lawyerHow she manages the juggle between being a partner in a law firm alongside being a single Mum and a widowHow she's navigated her way through burnout and bullying in her careerHow she feels part of the fabric of Christchurch after being involved in resolving so many post-Earthquake insurance claims