Mrs Emmett has over 30 years of experience as a practicing in both legal and management roles. Mrs Emmett is a former partner of national law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery. Mrs Emmett has a range of commercial exposure including in workplace relations. Mrs Emmett operates her own legal and management consulting business and has advised the boards and management of a variety of organizations including private and public companies, government, and educational institutions. Mrs Emmett has transport sector experience, having acted for several transport companies. Mrs Emmett also sits on the board of several not-for-profit organizations.