Jennifer joins the Independent Bar with over 20 years of legal experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise as a trusted advisor and advocate. Throughout her career, she has held senior legal roles in private practice, in-house, and with government, cultivating a diverse practice spanning workplace relations, commercial law, and administrative law.

With an extensive background in workplace relations, Jennifer has advised employers and senior executives in a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters. She has represented clients before the Fair Work Commission and Federal courts, handling disputes related to enterprise agreement interpretation, unfair dismissal, adverse action, and unlawful discrimination. Jennifer’s experience also includes enforcing confidentiality and non-compete obligations in the Supreme and Federal courts, as well as conducting workplace investigations and providing advice on outcomes. Jennifer has also represented the Fair Work Ombudsman in matters relating to the Fair Work Act 2009.

Her litigation experience encompasses prosecuting corporations for failure to comply with continuous disclosure obligations, handling claims against directors for breach of duties, defending a claim of malicious prosecution, and prosecuting large insurance, breach of contract and trade practices claims.

In gaining proficiency in administrative law, she has acted as General Counsel for a public university and held the position of Director and Senior Executive Lawyer at the Perth office of the Australian Government Solicitor. Jennifer’s expertise in administrative law includes representing agencies before State and Federal administrative tribunals, advising on reporting obligations for various forms of misconduct and information disclosures, and providing guidance on decision-making processes, legislative powers, functions, and obligations.

Throughout her career, Jennifer has consistently displayed a commitment to excellence and client-centered service. Her extensive experience in workplace relations, commercial law, and administrative law allows her to offer strategic advice, strong advocacy, and effective representation to her clients.

Jennifer was a member of the Western Australia Bar Council 2023/2024.

Jennifer works with the Leo Cussen Centre for Law as a facilitator and assessor, and is also a contributor to LawCPD.com.au.

Publications –   The aftermath from the Robodebt Royal Commission:   Lessons learned for in-house counsel (2024) 98 ALJ 7

Practice Areas

• Administrative Law

• Corporate & Commercial

• Corruption & Misconduct

• Discrimination

• Inquiries & Royal Commission

• Insolvency

• Mediation

• Regulatory prosecutions