Jackie O'Brien

Jackie O'Brien is a highly experienced intellectual property lawyer and a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, based in Sydney. With over 30 years in the field, she specializes in IP litigation, including patent, copyright, and trademark disputes. O'Brien is recognized for her adeptness in managing large and complex IP litigation matters that often have global implications. She has been described as a "consummate professional" by clients and has demonstrated her legal versatility across various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, mining, food technology, and media.123

Throughout her career, O'Brien has received numerous accolades, including being ranked in Chambers Global, Best Lawyers, and Managing Intellectual Property as a leader in her field. Notably, she won the Partner of the Year Award at the 2014 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards, acknowledging her contributions to both her practice and the firm's corporate social responsibility initiatives. She has also served as the Head of CSR and National Pro Bono Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright from 2012 to 2021 and is active in promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.13

O'Brien's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales. She has also held various leadership roles at Allens, a previous law firm, before joining Norton Rose Fulbright in 2011.34