Autism & The Law in 2025

Join Barrister and Solicitor Tim Leighton for an informative Meetup exploring the legal developments in New Zealand which effect the Neuro-diverse community

This Meetup is designed for:

• Autistic individuals and their families.
• Professionals working with autistic individuals.
• Anyone interested in learning more about autism rights and inclusion.

Come prepared to:

• Ask questions
• Share your experiences
• Learn from others and contribute to a supportive and inclusive discussion

Introducing Barrister and Solicitor Tim Leighton
Timothy Leighton was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2022 having graduated from the University of Canterbury. Timothy has previously been a full time defence lawyer in Auckland and has experience representing people charged with minor offences such as drunk driving to serious charges such as Murder and serious sexual offending.
Timothy now practices in Wellington at Frontline Law. His areas of practice include:

• Criminal Law, Pal 2 Legal Aid Provider
• Civil Litigation
• Employment Law
• Education Law

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