Cheri-Rose Smith

Cheri-Rose Smith is a skilled legal professional, currently serving as a Senior Solicitor at Lane Neave since June 2025. Prior to this role, Cheri-Rose worked as an Intermediate Solicitor at Tamaki Legal Limited and as a Solicitor at Duncan Cotterill. Cheri-Rose began the legal career as a Solicitor at MK Law Barristers and Solicitors and also gained valuable experience as a Health and Disability Advocate at the National Advocacy Trust. Earlier roles include key holder and manager positions at Overland Footwear Group, an internship at UNHCR, and volunteer work with Youthlaw and DisAbility Rec. Cheri-Rose holds a Master's degree in Human Rights from Auckland University of Technology, completed in 2019, and a Bachelor’s degree from the same institution, graduated in 2019.