Jessica has extensive experience representing and advising public sector clients. She has particular experience and expertise in serious criminal and regulatory cases. She is an experienced advocate and has appeared in the District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal in both the criminal and civil jurisdictions, for public sector and private clients. She has also appeared regularly before the Parole Board in respect of some of the country's highest risk offenders. 

Jessica has experience advising public sector clients on their regulatory enforcement strategies and complaints and investigation processes, as well as public law advice in respect of their decision-making. 

Before joining Luke Cunningham Clere, Jessica worked at the office of the Auckland Crown Solicitor for many years, including seven years as a partner.  She began her legal career at another large New Zealand law firm, where she gained experience in resource management law, insolvency and commercial litigation.