Lily Mitchell
Legal Director
Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
At the AEMC, Lily Mitchell is reforming the national energy rules to shape and support the energy market transformation. She has led legal teams on key reforms including consumer protections, energy storage, consumer energy resources, the two-sided market, demand response, and stand-alone power systems. She also leads key organisational initiatives such as embedding emissions considerations in AEMC decision-making and developing the AEMC's first Reconciliation Action Plan.
When required, Lily acts as General Counsel, responsible for the legal team as part of the AEMC's executive leadership team.
Prior to joining the AEMC, Lily worked in climate and energy law in Australia and the US with international law firm Baker McKenzie and specialist energy law firm Hanna and Morton, advising on a range of emission reduction and clean energy programs. She also worked at Herbert Smith Freehills on the development of major infrastructure projects. Lily has significant experience across the policy, regulatory and commercial spheres.