Jennifer practises in criminal law, quasi-criminal matters, administrative law and family law. She has a particular interest in matters involving government agencies and regulatory bodies, as well as inquests and inquiries. She accepts written as well as advocacy briefs for both defence and prosecution, plaintiff and defendant.

In private practice Jennifer welcomes briefs for summary and indictable crime as well as IVO matters. Jennifer accepts briefs funded by VLA.

Before coming to the Bar, Jennifer was a solicitor at the Office of Public Prosecutions, where she gained experience in complex criminal matters. Prior to this, she was a solicitor at the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office (VGSO) providing advice and advocacy for various government agencies as a member of the Inquiries, Prosecutions and Administrative Law team. Jennifer has also worked as an Associate to the Honourable Justice Champion of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Some recent matters Jennifer has been involved in include:

• Magistrates' Court contested hearings, including intervention order and criminal proceedings;
• Appeals in the County Court;
• Complex committals; some involving multiple accused in drug matters, sex matters, and those involving property and violent offending;
• Administrative law matters in VCAT involving the review of decisions of statutory Tribunals.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in criminology, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne.
Jennifer read with Ruth Champion. Her Senior Mentor was Senior Crown Prosecutor, Mark Gibson KC.