Jennifer became a valued member of the Hede Byrne & Hall team in 2019. She is an integral part of our WorkCover team, known for her unwavering dedication to excellence. What sets Jennifer apart is her unique ability to blend creativity with practicality, allowing her to devise innovative solutions. Her lateral thinking, combined with a strong sense of practicality and common sense, ensures that she delivers optimal outcomes for her clients in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Jennifer began her legal career in 2007 as a paralegal at a leading law firm, where she handled various legal matters for corporations, financial institutions, and governments. After graduating from law school in 2009, she quickly became a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland. With expertise in areas like medical negligence and personal injuries law, Jennifer has worked for reputable law firms and a national insurer. At Hede Byrne & Hall, she specializes in personal injuries, drawing on her experience managing complex claims. Jennifer also enjoys mentoring junior associates and staff, helping them understand legal concepts clearly.
What issues can Jennifer help with?
Jennifer has gained legal expertise in the areas of:
Jennifer specialises in the following areas and can provide expert assistance with:
- Litigation
- Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance
- Workers’ Compensation
- Medical Negligence
- Public Liability
Outside of the law
Before embarking on her legal career, Jennifer worked in the wedding industry as a Manager – a role that enabled her to develop and draw on her creative and business skills. As a working mum, she appreciates the challenges facing women in the workforce, and in the legal profession.
As an outgoing and gregarious person, Jennifer enjoys cooking up a feast for family and friends (hopefully with produce from her garden), reading, travelling and meeting new people.
Qualifications and Milestones
2008: Bachelor of Laws, Queensland University of Technology
2009: Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Australian National University
2009: Admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland
2009: Admitted as a solicitor in the High Court of Australia
