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2015 HOT LIST FUTURE LEADERS Jonathan Aumonier-Ward AJ Park, Senior Associate Trademark lawyer Jonathan Aumonier-Ward wanted to be a lawyer from the age of six, because he loves arguing, helping people and thrives on overcoming conflict. Joining AJ Park in 2001, AumonierWard sits on the Trademark Association’s Bulletin committee, and is a member of the Sustainable Business Network and the International Trademark Association (INTA). He is an author of the International Trademark Association’s Country Guides: Essential Information on Trademark Protection Worldwide and Trademarks Throughout the World. In his spare time, Aumonier-Ward travels the world representing New Zealand at Ultimate FrisbeeTM, focusing on competitive fair play. He has won numerous ‘Spirit of the Game’ awards at the World Ultimate and Guts Championships in Japan and Italy. With a passion for supporting a sustainable business community, he has helped to implement green initiatives in the workplace and helping to put innovative New Zealand companies on the world stage.
Tristan Sage Duncan Cotterill, Solicitor Tristan Sage exemplifies the young talent that Duncan Cotterill nurtures through its graduate program. He is an integral member of their litigation team and has been with the firm since 2012. At a junior level, Sage already exhibits outstanding leadership qualities. He was involved with the Aspiring Leaders’ Forum (ALF) in New Zealand for three years, where he guided delegates to think more deeply about the values that underpin their leadership roles. He has subsequently been instrumental in encouraging an active ALF community in Christchurch, including helping to organise various networking events.
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