Kaylee Bird

Senior Solicitor

Kaylee Bird is a lawyer in the firm’s Asset Planning team. She specialises in asset planning matters, assisting individuals and families with wills, enduring powers of attorney, trusts, and estate administration. Kaylee also assists with the establishment of trusts and charitable trusts, and works with trustees to meet their ongoing obligations.

Kaylee holds a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours and a Bachelor of Management Studies with First Class Honours, and was admitted to the bar in April 2021. She is known for her thoughtful, client-centred approach and strong attention to detail, helping ensure matters are progressed efficiently and finalised with clarity. Kaylee supports clients to achieve their goals and gain peace of mind, while contributing to positive outcomes for the wider community.

Outside of work, Kaylee teaches reformer pilates, enjoys time at the beach, discovering good coffee spots, and spending time with friends and family. She is a volunteer baker for Good Bitches Baking and values opportunities to give back to the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours (LLB (Hons))
  • Bachelor of Management Studies with First Class Honours (BMS (Hons))

BAR ADMISSION

2021

AWARDS

  • 2020, Sir Edmund Hillary Medal for academic, performance, community, and leadership excellence
  • Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship (2020)
  • Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship (2015-2020)
  • Emerging Leader Award – Law (2018)
  • Waikato Blues’ Award (2018)
  • Step Higher Award (2018)

Contact us

HAMILTON OFFICE

P. 07 838 2079

E. reception@mccawlewis.co.nz

Level 6, 586 Victoria Street
Hamilton 3204
New Zealand

TE KŪITI OFFICE

P. 07 878 8036

E. reception@mccawlewis.co.nz

36 Taupiri Street
Te Kūiti 3910
New Zealand