Jessica Rippon has over 24 years' experience in the property and construction industries and is Founder and Partner of Construction Legal, a multi-award-winning firm recognised as a leading specialist in building, construction and strata law. She is one of NSW's foremost voices on building reform, combining deep technical expertise with a genuine drive for stronger regulation and higher-quality construction outcomes.
As Vice Chair of UDIA NSW's Strata and Building Regulations Committee, Jessica leads the industry's submissions to government on major building reforms. She was instrumental in introducing and designing Decennial Liability Insurance, NSW's first ten-year defect insurance scheme, representing the Owners Corporation Network throughout the landmark Shoebridge Inquiry in 2019, work that culminated in her appointment to the Ministerial Advisory Panel on Decennial Liability Insurance in 2021, where she continues to shape the scheme's rollout today.