The Team

 

Lauren Thomsen

Junior Barrister Associate &
PRactice MAnager

Lauren graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2024 with a Bachelor of Laws. She joined Ross’ practice in July 2023 as Practice Manager and Legal Assistant.

In November 2024, Lauren was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and is now employed as a Junior Barrister Associate and Practice Manager.

Lauren.thomsen@rossknight.com

 

Sharon Zhou

junior barrister associate

Sharon graduated from the University of Auckland in 2019 with a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) and subsequently graduated from the University of Auckland in 2023 with a Bachelor of Laws.

Sharon joined Ross’ practice in April 2023 as his Law Clerk. She was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in February 2024 and is now employed as a Junior Barrister Associate.

Sharon.zhou@rossknight.com

 

Caitlin Greene

Law clerk

Caitlin joined Ross’s practice in January 2025, as a Law Clerk, providing legal research support.

Caitlin is completing her final semester of a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing) at the University of Auckland, expecting to graduate mid-2025.

Upon graduation, Cailtin plans to complete her Legal Professional studies, with a view to being admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in early 2026.

Caitlin.greene@rossknight.com

 

Zaina Alasaad

LAW cLERK

Zaina joined Ross’ practice in January 2025, as a Law Clerk, providing legal research support.

Zaina completed a Diploma in Business in 2021. She is currently completing a Bachelor of Laws at Auckland University of Technology, expecting to graduate in early 2026.

Zaina.alasaad@rossknight.com