Laura QUINN Obituary

Laura was one of the first friends I made in university, and I'm so grateful that our paths crossed in that first semester in 2017. I adored her wit, her infectious enthusiasm, and her sometimes dry, sometimes snarky, and almost always hilariously inappropriate jokes, quips, puns, and everything in between. She was a fiercely loyal friend and the most enthusiastic cheerleader.

I vividly remember her giddy enthusiasm over Ellie. We were in the lobby of the Fisher & Paykel theatre in the OGGB building, waiting to be let into our first ever 'real' law exam as fresh part 2 students. While others were furiously trying to cram principles of public law in the remaining 10 minutes of wait time; Laura was showing me pictures of Ellie and unknowingly preventing me from having a nervous breakdown. For the next two years, I would find myself searching for Laura outside every exam. She was a comfort, a safe place, a loving friend who knew just how to distract you, or share commiserations with following a particularly tricky test.

I loved her boldness and her quirkiness. I deeply respected her unwavering determination to complete her conjoint degree in record time, even if that meant double summer school papers and having to take tax law as an elective because it was the only class that fit into her (very) tight schedule.

Oh sweet Laura - I so wish you could've seen today just how much you were, and still are, loved. You're etched into my (and everyone else's) heart forever.

A truely special person, friend and colleague. Laura treated everyone she met with such respect and love. I was very blessed to have started working at the same time as her, she´s someone I´ll forever look up to and strive to catch up to (a truely impossible feat). I´ll forever be grateful for the time we had with Laura and deeply regret we didn´t get more of it. We´ll miss you Laura

Laura had a more profound impact than she could ever know on those around her. I didn´t have the privilege of knowing her for long but in the time I did she consistently displayed how beautiful she was inside and out. To say she will be missed by everyone who had the chance to meet her is an understatement. Rest in peace Laura

Laurs was incredibly clever and diligent, had such quick wit, was wonderfully quirky, and actually quite cheeky! I feel very privileged to have worked with her, admitted her to the profession which she genuinely excelled in, and been her friend for 3 years.

Her focus was unparalleled (only looking up if you tapped her shoulder, or a dog appeared in the office!). She listened intently and fully to your stories (big or small, exciting or boring - she remembered every detail), and she articulated her own anecdotes so perfectly too. I will desperately miss saying good morning to her every day, and hearing her say "Well, have a good evening guys!" when she trotted off home.

She was also beautiful. She had the most wonderful sparkly smile, which made her eyes and the bridge of her nose crinkle. Laurs was bright in every way - and I really hope she knew that is what we all thought of her. I miss you very much my friend. Phoebs xx

My heartfelt condolences to Laura´s family, friends, team colleagues and other loved ones. I´m so very sorry for your loss. She will be dearly missed.

Laura, or "Quinny" was the perfect student. Her curiosity and voracious thirst for knowledge; together with an acute understanding of the power and beauty of words, made her a standout. Beyond teaching, I mentored her and came to know, and hugely appreciate, her rapier wit, kindness and beautiful soul. Go well, dear Quinny.

I have nothing but the best of memories with Laura, especially the four of us playing Marco Polo! It's been many years but I can still see her smile and hear her laugh - thank you Laura!

Sending all my love across the world to everyone, especially Holly, Steph, and Barry.

Laura and I did all our schooling together. Always appreciated her company as we were the token girls in our web class and because of that always sat together.
I am truely devastated for her whanau and those close with her.
You were greatly loved by many Laura . Rest in peace

Laura meant a great deal to me. She was one of my first best friends and the most important person in my life for a number of years. I don´t really know what to say to here to capture what I´m feeling.

She was so funny, she might have been a genius but she used that intellect to tell the most well-timed, outrageous joke you would never expect. Not everyone got to meet the Laura that I knew, but when she was her realest self she was undeniably electric.

I will love her and miss her forever.

Laura was such a kind and gentle soul. She was always so helpful and welcoming to me when I first joined our wonderful team. I was amazed at how knowledgeable and hard-working she always was. I feel lucky to have known her, even if it were only for a short while. Rest in love Laura, we will miss you dearly.

Laura was a kindred spirit, we bonded over a shared love of Harry Potter and Disney films - in particular `The Lion King´. I am devastated by the loss of my friend and my heart is breaking for her family.

I will remember her fondly and with love, her bright smile and hilarious sense of humour.

Rest in love my dear friend x

Laura was more than a colleague; she was my friend. She was incredibly kind, generous and caring. She took such a genuine interest in my life, and in particular my kids, and that meant the world to me. She would always know what they were up to and check how they were going. She would give me recommendations of things I could do with them, including making angels with their faces on them for Christmas, which her mum used to do with her. She had loved her Christmas angel and wanted my kids to have the same great experience. I loved hearing Laura tell me about her life outside of work. She would tell me a story so passionately and her whole face and eyes would light up. This was always the case when talking about Taylor Swift or when playing hangman, particularly when she got a difficult word with ease and speed, or when she managed to stump us with an unusual word. She had an incredible legal mind - she is one of the most talented lawyers I have ever met. She was a joy to work with, as I knew I could rely on her, but it was also fun to work with her. I deeply miss Laura and I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to work with her and to have been her friend. As I often told Laura, she was simply awesome.

Laura was assigned to be my buddy on my first day at the firm as a summer clerk. Welcoming, kind and clever, Laura quickly became a mentor to me, but most importantly, a friend.

Laura made sure I knew she was there to help and patiently answered all of my (often silly!) questions. She was generous with her time and led by example. I admired her mind, so sharp, and her clear passion for the law.

I am grateful for the time I got to spend with Laura and will miss her dearly - we all will. My thoughts and condolences are with her family and loved ones.

Laura´s eyes lit up every time she smiled. Thoughtful, kind, warm and intelligent.
Reflecting on our time working together, a fond memory is attending a virtual conference together. We set up camp in a meeting room for the day to replicate the in person experience, Laura arranged the snacks (red liquorice), our favourite! I will cherish this memory. Forever in our hearts . My thoughts are with everyone.

Laura was brilliant - her ability to distill a complex concept into something simple, that us other (much less brilliant) people, could understand was unmatched. I am deeply sad for those she has left behind. She was one of a kind and will be so missed.

Laura never shied away from a social engagement from morning coffees to evening social events. She was always so enthusiastic about almost everything!
She was always so calm and kind to her peers and i hope she realised how important she was to our team. She was (in my eyes) a perfect young lawyer - her work ethic was unmatched and so was her love for others and animals. My pup Sadie always found comfort in sitting right next to Laura right at her feet - it was one of her happy places being close to her.

We are going to miss your quirky chats Laura!

Hope you are enjoying an endless supply of hot choccies girl ! xo

Laura was a warm and friendly person who contributed so much to our team. She was a fabulous employment lawyer - sharp as a tack, a brilliant wordsmith and a great sense of humour. She will be hugely missed by us all. RIP Laura

My heartfelt condolences to all who loved Laura she will be missed she brought much happiness and love to our family

We are devastated at the terrible loss of our beautiful, successful, much loved granddaughter Laura.

She had a ´´memory like a steel trap´´ so it was always useless trying to argue any point with her. A lawyer´s life was her perfect profession.

We remember with love a moving poem she wrote to us when we were experiencing a troubling health related problem.

She was a very talented girl and we wish she was still here to help drink my Coke No Sugar and nibble on Granny´s chocolate slice.

Love you always

Laura was my fellow Swiftie. She was clever, funny and gentle, and very hard to distract. Most of all she was kind to people and animals. She could not have been more at home in her dog-loving Employment team, where she was so cherished. I feel lucky to have known her and to have worked with her - she had the most brilliant mind and I trusted her completely. I am deeply, deeply sad that we have all lost her and will hold my memories of her close to my heart.

Laura was one of my dearest childhood friends. Although we grew apart as we got older, we had recently reconnected and it is devastating to hear of this loss. Laura was such a compassionate, funny, creative individual. She never failed to brighten my day. This is truly such a loss, my heart goes out to her friends and family. Her impact is felt here even on the other side of the globe.

Laura was an incredibly well-loved member of our employment team, and we will miss her every day. I´ve had the absolute privilege of working with her as part of our team for nearly three years.

Laura had the most incredible legal mind and was one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. She was humble and kind, which served her incredibly well as an employment lawyer. She was one of the smartest people I have ever met. Most importantly, she cared.

We will miss her hugely, but she will always be part of our team.

Rest in love, LQ. You were so loved by us all.

Enthusiastic, quick with a smile, brimming with random quiz facts and quirky viewpoints, her thoughts were marshalled and screeds of work were being delivered in total concentration while others of us were still groping towards our first coffee. Hot chocolate was Laura´s order, and even if saving for her house purchase, she was always with us for the team´s morning café visit. I relied on her, trusted her judgement, and enjoyed working with her. It is so very sad to lose her - I am, we all are, going to miss her so much.

Laura was an exceptional young lawyer. I am devastated that her very bright future has been cut short and I´ll miss her so much in our team. So many memories of her sense of humour, her razor sharp intellect, her kindness, her passion for justice and her genuine love for employment law. She is an enormous loss to our firm and the wider profession. Our condolences to her family and friends. We are grieving with you.

Thinking of you all at this very difficult time, and sending love and thoughts. Annie, rndm