About

Jennifer was born in Paris. She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Paris XII in 1999. She joined the Legal Studies Institute before obtaining a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property (LLM) from the University of Montpellier in 2002.

Jennifer was admitted as a lawyer in Paris in 2003 where she practised in criminal and intellectual property law. She worked at Clifford Chance Paris before practising as a sole practitioner.

As a member of the Criminal Defence Committee, she participated in the Duty Lawyer Scheme and acted pro bono for refugees, juvenile offenders and impecunious litigants. She was awarded the Agnes Livarek Prize for Eloquence for Young Lawyers in 2004.

In Australia, Jennifer obtained a Diploma in Law from the Legal Profession Admission Board and a Diploma in Legal Practice. Whilst re-qualifying, she worked for the Aboriginal Legal Services NSW/ACT Ltd in Redfern and Blacktown.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Jennifer worked as a criminal solicitor in Sydney. She also worked as the Associate to his Honour Judge Finnane RFD QC.

Since joining the Bar, Jennifer's main area of practice has been criminal law. She regularly appears in the District and Supreme Courts in bail applications, complex and sensitive trials, sentence and appeal matters. Over the years, she has acted in matters involving a wide range of crimes (including drug related offences - manufacture, importation and supply -, sexual assault, wounding, fraud, proceeds of crime, robbery, firearms offences …)

Her practice has also included advising and appearing in professional negligence and coronial matters.

Jennifer is on the NSW Legal Aid Summary and Indictable Criminal Law panels; and on the Domestic Violence Panel. She is also on the panels of the French Lawyers of the French and Swiss Consulates.

Jennifer has an excellent understanding of both civil and common law systems. She writes and presents papers on comparative law.