Kate Dougherty

Kate Dougherty has extensive work experience as a legal professional. Kate currently serves as the Lead Legal Counsel at Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research since July 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Legal Advisor at the same company from October 2017 to July 2021. Before joining Manaaki Whenua, Kate operated their own law firm, Kate Dougherty Barrister & Mediator, as a Barrister and Mediator from April 2012 to October 2017. Kate also worked as a Barrister and Solicitor at Cuningham Taylor from March 2004 to April 2012, and at Grant Cameron and Associates from October 2000 to October 2002.

Kate Dougherty attended Canterbury University, where they pursued a degree in LLB/BA. Kate also attended Geraldine High School and Timaru Girls High School, but no specific degree or field of study was mentioned for these schools.