Karlene graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2013 and after spending a couple of years living in France, returned to be admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in 2015. Prior to joining McVeagh Fleming in 2018, she worked in a property focused law firm, specializing in disputes within property, construction and commercial law. Karlene's understanding of the French language enables her to assist French-speaking clients with their legal needs.

Karlene works closely with Partners, Craig Andrews and John Burley, in the Litigation Team at the Auckland Office on a range of matters including commercial and contract disputes, employment disputes, property disputes and debt recovery.