Lemalu Moevao Faimalie describes herself has having the privilege of being Samoan and raised in the beautiful land of New Zealand.

She has practiced for over 15 years in the area of Family Law.

The experience that Lemalu has acquired over the years as a practitioner has enabled her to step into her calling as a tamaita’i Samoa grounded in her identity in Christ.

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Lemalu considers it her calling to meet the needs of God’s kingdom inclusive of the needs that we encounter in the legal community.

Lemalu is looking forward to meeting likeminded practitioners as well as fellow indigenous persons.

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Over the years she has been blessed to rub shoulders with phenomenal legal minds. It has saddened her that she has not had the privilege of working with fellow indigenous and Pasifika persons. 

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Lemalu is very proud of the efforts of PCLC in bringing together indigenous and Pasifika persons and the challenge for each persons to fulfil their individual assignment on earth, as we raise the bar in our legal community. 

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Lemalu’s heart is to have a thriving community. This comes from her belief of the fullness available to each person through Christ Jesus. She considers the legal fraternity to contain unique set of skills such as problem solving and analytical skills. She believe this creates a positive responsibility for us to serve as well as take up leadership.

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One of Lemalu’s favourite Samoan proverbs is “O a’u nei, O oe taeao” meaning each person has a time and something to offer. The proverb reflects the connectedness of our journeys; it reflects the migration stories and all of the aspiration and dreams of our ancestors. She also considers that it reflects the body of Christ and recognises every person has a part to play.

Lemalu’s hope is that as iron sharpens iron, that this conference will be an opportunity to birth and pioneer many dreams; as well as support many visions that are coming into fruition.