Background
Johnston, Derek Samuel was born on May 2, 1957 in Whangarei, New Zealand. Son of Samuel Douglas and Florence May (Boswell) Johnston.
Johnston, Derek Samuel was born on May 2, 1957 in Whangarei, New Zealand. Son of Samuel Douglas and Florence May (Boswell) Johnston.
Bachelor of Laws with honors, University Auckland, New Zealand, 1979. Master of Jurisprudence, University Auckland, New Zealand, 1981. Doctor of Juridical Science, University Toronto, Canada, 1982.
Law clerk, Webster, Malcolm & Kilpatrick, Auckland, 1974-1978; solicitor, Russell, McVeagh, McKenzie, Bartleet & Company, Auckland, 1979-1981, 82-85. Consultant Russell, McVeagh, West-Walker, Wellington, since 1996.
Member New Zealand Law Society, Wellington Club, Rotary (board directors 1997-1998).
Married Hendrine Christine Vermeulen, June 5, 1982. Children: Samuel Peter, Douglas Geoffrey.