Jess joined Gilshenan & Luton in 2023. Prior to joining the firm, Jess worked on the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme as Associate to former Chief Justice Holmes AC SC. She also completed a graduate program at an international commercial law firm, undertaking rotations in its corporate and pro bono practices.

Jess was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2021 while serving as a Judge’s Associate in the District Court of Queensland. In that role, she gained significant exposure to both the criminal and civil jurisdictions, including criminal trials, pre-trial applications, sentencing proceedings and complex civil disputes.

Jess practises across a broad range of regulatory, disciplinary and criminal matters. She has particular experience acting for health practitioners and legal practitioners. She regularly advises and advocates for professionals facing investigations, inquests and disciplinary proceedings before tribunals, professional boards and regulatory bodies. Jess also represents clients in all aspects of criminal law, appearing as both solicitor advocate and instructing solicitor in superior court proceedings.

Jess recently completed a Master of Laws, specialising in Public Law, at the Australian National University. She also serves on the Management Committee of the Women Lawyers Association of Queensland (WLAQ), where she contributes to initiatives that support and advance women within the legal profession.

Jess has been named a Rising Star in Queensland Criminal Law by Doyle’s Guide, and was a finalist in the Australian Law Awards’ Rising Star of the Year (Private Practice) category.

Jess is a clear thinker with excellent communication skills, and clients value her commonsense approach and outcomes focus.