LLB, BA

Associate / Invercargill

Experience:

Anna was admitted to the Bar in 2017 and has more than eight years’ experience in practice.

She now specialises in employment law, supporting both employers and employees with clear, practical advice. Her background across local government and private practice also adds valuable insight into policy and bylaw development, immigration, civil litigation, Resource Management Act matters, and criminal law.

Anna has represented clients in the Magistrates Court, District Court, High Court, and Employment Relations Authority (ERA), developing strong advocacy skills across a wide range of legal settings.

Expertise:

Anna advises on all aspects of employment law, including:

  • Personal grievances and employment relationship issues
  • Restructuring and redundancy processes
  • Mediation and dispute resolution
  • Workplace investigations
  • Representation and advocacy 

She also delivers seminars, workshops, and in-house training to help organisations stay proactive and compliant.

Governance and volunteer roles

Invercargill Public Art Gallery – Board Member

Recycle South – Director

Memberships and affiliations

Institute of Directors – MInstD

Independent Marriage Celebrant – appointed by the Department of Internal Affairs

Anna Ford

LLB, BA

Associate / Invercargill

P: +64 022 0134 082

E: aford@cmalaw.co.nz

Experience:

Anna was admitted to the Bar in 2017 and has more than eight years’ experience in practice.

She now specialises in employment law, supporting both employers and employees with clear, practical advice. Her background across local government and private practice also adds valuable insight into policy and bylaw development, immigration, civil litigation, Resource Management Act matters, and criminal law.

Anna has represented clients in the Magistrates Court, District Court, High Court, and Employment Relations Authority (ERA), developing strong advocacy skills across a wide range of legal settings.

Expertise:

Anna advises on all aspects of employment law, including:

  • Personal grievances and employment relationship issues
  • Restructuring and redundancy processes
  • Mediation and dispute resolution
  • Workplace investigations
  • Representation and advocacy 

She also delivers seminars, workshops, and in-house training to help organisations stay proactive and compliant.

Governance and Volunteer Roles:

  • Invercargill Public Art Gallery – Board Member
  • Recycle South – Director

Memberships and Affiliations:

  • Institute of Directors – MInstD
  • Independent Marriage Celebrant – appointed by the Department of Internal Affairs

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