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.
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.
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.
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.