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Cecilia Burgess
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WINNER:
Law Firm Leader of the Year
(<100 Lawyers)
www.cooneyleesmorgan.co.nz
Cecilia Burgess
cburgess@clmlaw.co.nz
07 927 0564
Level 3, 247 Cameron Road,Tauranga 3140
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WINNER:
Law Firm Leader of the Year
(<100 Lawyers)
Cecilia Burgess
facebook.com/GreenInfrastructurePartners
@fundexcapital
1188 Whakue St, Rotorua Central, Rotorua
@jaws_IP
Cecilia Burgess joined Cooney Lees Morgan in October 2021, becoming the firm’s first CEO in its 100+ year history.
The Lakes College Culinary Club (TLCCC) started with a team of 12 students and has now expanded to over 30 members, showcasing its continued success through participation in college events and even catering for local community organisations. This program not only imparts valuable culinary skills but also teaches the significance of community service, fosters practical abilities and cultivates a professional work ethic.
Spanning ages 11 to 18, the Culinary Club challenges students to create elaborate six-course degustation dinners and manage large-scale catering for college gatherings. Chloe, a Year 7 student, praises the program for imparting essential life skills in an enjoyable way among friends. Likewise, Emily values the connections she forms despite the program’s demanding pace.
Under the guidance of Chef Joel, TLCCC contributes to the college’s ethos and the students’ personal growth. The program’s commitment to local ingredients and culinary adventures is evident as it expands to include barista training and Responsible Service of Alcohol certification. The program seamlessly merges science, art and food technology, promoting discipline and shared responsibility. TLCCC embodies a commitment to service, community engagement and student leadership, cementing its unique character and contribution to The Lakes College.
The Lakes College Culinary Club (TLCCC) started with a team of 12 students and has now expanded to over 30 members, showcasing its continued success through participation in college events and even catering for local community organisations. This program not only imparts valuable culinary skills but also teaches the significance of community service, fosters practical abilities and cultivates a professional work ethic.
Spanning ages 11 to 18, the Culinary Club challenges students to create elaborate six-course degustation dinners and manage large-scale catering for college gatherings. Chloe, a Year 7 student, praises the program for imparting essential life skills in an enjoyable way among friends. Likewise, Emily values the connections she forms despite the program’s demanding pace.
Under the guidance of Chef Joel, TLCCC contributes to the college’s ethos and the students’ personal growth. The program’s commitment to local ingredients and culinary adventures is evident as it expands to include barista training and Responsible Service of Alcohol certification. The program seamlessly merges science, art and food technology, promoting discipline and shared responsibility. TLCCC embodies a commitment to service, community engagement and student leadership, cementing its unique character and contribution to The Lakes College.
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The majority of Cecilia's career has been spent in management of professional services firms, including as COO of PwC New Zealand, COO at Bell Gully in New Zealand, Business Development Director at Minter Ellison in Australia and heading business development teams for Linklaters in both Hong Kong and London.
Cecilia has developed a broad range of skills in building and managing teams, creating and implementing strategy alongside boards and management teams, working with client teams to help manage their client relationships, and working on diversity, inclusion and sustainability initiatives and in the operational management of professional services firms.
Staff appreciate having a CEO of Cecilia’s calibre to speak with, who knows the firm inside and out but isn’t someone they directly report to. “They can share ideas and views with me in a very open way,” Cecilia says. “I have a vested interest in them succeeding, so that’s helpful too.”
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