Jenni Lightowlers

Managing Partner 

B. Hon Doc, LLM, LLB(Hons), BA, Dip Ed (UWA) 

Jenni is a highly experienced strategist, managing partner of FAL, and Executive Dean of Faculty at Deakin University. Prior to establishing FAL, Jenni worked for the CSIRO and Allens Linklaters (as it is now known). 

Jenni is one of Australia’s leading authorities on establishing research entities such as industry growth and innovation centres, Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs). She is also recognised as a leading lawyer in the life sciences (health, biosecurity, biotechnology, and medical devices), commercial and intellectual property sectors.  

Acting as a long term and trusted Counsel to her clients, Jenni frequently provides support and advice to a wide range of companies, not-for-profits and charities. With extensive commercial experience, Jenni advises ASX listed entities on mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning and advisory services for intricate transactions. Over the last two decades, Jenni has advised on some of the most complex Australian technology and R&D projects, including the CSIRO ARIES satellite project.