Miriam Rose Dean CNZM KC is a New Zealand King's Counsel and company director.

In 2011 Dean was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the law and business.

[2] She was the first woman president of the New Zealand Bar Association, beginning her term in 2011.

[3][4][5] In 2020 she reviewed Weta Digital's workplace culture after allegations of bullying, sexual harassment, intimidation, misogyny and homophobia.

[7] In the 2011 New Year Honours Dean was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the law and business.