Jennifer, Director

Jennifer is highly regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading employment and health and safety lawyers, with a wealth of experience in employment litigation, industrial relations, health and safety, complex restructures, large scale Holidays Act issues, executive remuneration and regulation, executive exits and immigration law. She regularly advises on novel and complex legal issues and is passionate about providing her clients with effective tailored solutions.

She has recently been listed as a ‘Leading Partner’ in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025, and is rated one of the leading employment lawyers in the world, by Chambers Global.

Jennifer is regularly featured in the media presenting commentary on employment law issues of the day. She frequently writes articles and contributes to media reports in the press, radio and television. You will also find Jennifer speaking at many distinguished conferences, seminars and meetings that are attended by professionals from all over New Zealand, giving tips and advice related to employment law, and Health and Safety.

Jennifer has the following accreditations:

• Committee Member, Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRINZ) Auckland Branch
• Leader, Employment Relations Special Interest Group, subcommittee of HRINZ
• Former member, Auckland District Law Society Employment Law Committee
• Leading individual – Chambers Asia Pacific
• Leading individual – Chambers Global
• Listed as one of the pre-eminent employment law practitioners in the world in the Guide to the World’s Leading Labour and Employment Lawyers
• Leading individual, Labour and Employment – Guide to the World’s Leading Women in Business Law
• Leading individual – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Contact
MOB+64 21 304 604
Email jennifer@jennifermills.co.nz

Gracy, Associate

Gracy Kim is an employment law specialist with extensive litigation experience.  Gracy has completed an internship with the New Zealand Police in Auckland Central, where she contributed to legal research and the drafting of court submissions.  She has assisted our clients in all aspects of employment laws and industrial relations, including legal compliance, restructuring, disciplinary matters, investigations, interim injunction documents, executive remuneration and regulation, negotiating exit settlements and dispute resolution.  She also provides advice to employers on their compliance with privacy and human rights obligations.

Having a wealth of legal knowledge and experience, Gracy is well placed to provide our clients with comprehensive legal advice, tailored solutions and assistance to suit their individual needs.  She is a fierce advocate, and is committed to providing the highest level of service to all of our clients.

Gracy graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Health Sciences.

Contact
MOB+64 22 527 4857
Email gracy@jennifermills.co.nz

Jasmine, Law Clerk

Jasmine joined Jennifer Mills & Associates as a graduate law clerk in July 2025.  Prior to this, she completed an internship as a part of the Litigation team at McVeagh Fleming, where she contributed to her team by acting as junior counsel on a number of diverse legal cases.

Jasmine’s background experience as junior counsel means that she is adaptable, solution focused and is well placed to provide our clients with comprehensive legal advice. She has experience providing client tailored solutions and is equipped to provide advice that suits a client’s individual needs. Furthermore, Jasmine is a passionate advocate and is committed to providing the highest level of service to all our clients.  She is excited to be able to use her skills in employment law.

Jasmine graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Art.

Contact
Email jasmine@jennifermills.co.nz