03/06/2026
At Terry Anderssen Lawyers, we believe that legal knowledge and technical expertise are only part of what makes a good lawyer.
Kindness, empathy, patience, and genuinely listening to people matter just as much.
Many of our clients come to us during some of the most difficult periods of their lives. Whilst we are proud of the legal outcomes we achieve, we are equally proud of the way we make people feel throughout the process.
This article reflects on leadership, humanity, and why success should not be measured solely by financial outcomes or matters won, but also by the positive impact we have on the lives of those we serve.
These values have been part of our culture for decades and remain at the heart of everything we do.
Read the LinkedIn article below about Sophia’s reflections on how the legal industry could benefit from reflecting on our ways to define success such as kindness.
Netflix
On the weekend, I watched 'Prime Minister', the Netflix documentary following former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. I always loved watching how she led as PM with so much kindness, empathy and humanity.