The Team
Lauren Thomsen
Junior Barrister Associate & Practice Manager
Lauren graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2024 with a Bachelor of Laws. In November 2024, Lauren was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
Lauren joined Ross’ practice in July 2023 as Practice Manager and Legal Assistant, providing legal and administrative support to the practice.
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 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 joined Ross’s practice in January 2025, as a Law Clerk, providing legal research support.
Caitlin.greene@rossknight.com
Zaina Alasaad
Law Clerk
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 joined Ross’ practice in January 2025, as a Law Clerk, providing legal research support.