Janey Haringa, Principal of JH LAW, will be joining LawFest 2025 as the MC. With a background in private equity and law, Janey has established herself as a leading corporate and commercial lawyer in New Zealand. She is known for her expertise in capital raising, asset transfers and contracts for emerging technology businesses.

Janey’s career is marked by her dedication to supporting businesses in achieving sustainable growth and profitability while fostering leadership that attracts and retains top talent and engages stakeholders effectively.

Operating across New Zealand from the Waikato, Janey currently holds governance roles as a board member of the Waikato Chamber of Commerce and Deputy Chairperson of the NZ Shareholders Association Waikato Branch. She has leveraged her triple-degree background in biomedical science, business administration and law to provide a well-rounded perspective of advice and support for her business clients. This unique combination of expertise enables her to guide businesses in leveraging technology to grow and readily export their ideas from New Zealand.

In 2024, Janey was recognized by NZ Lawyer with the Rising Star Award for Top Lawyers Under 35. In addition to her legal practice, Janey has provided keynote speeches, sharing her insights on various topics such as leveraging social media for lawyers, the role of AI in legal practice and the importance of confidence in business. She has spoken at various national events, including the M2woman Magazine Journey to Excellence conference, where she discussed the future of legal technology and innovation.

At LawFest 2025, Janey will guide the audience through a day filled with insights into legal technology and innovation. She is passionate about how generative AI and other technological advancements can revolutionise the delivery of legal services, aligning perfectly with the conference’s theme on innovation and future-proofing legal practices.