Biography

Qualifications

Ndi Ruppert is the principal and founder of Ruppert Legal, a boutique immigration law firm based in the Hunter region. She holds a Bachelor of Business and Law, a Diploma of Legal Practice, and a Master of Laws with Distinction majoring in Human Rights and International Business from the University of Newcastle.

Experience

Ndi has been admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales as a solicitor for over 13 years. Before establishing her own legal immigration practice in 2021, Ndi was responsible for the immigration division at Hicksons Lawyers, a large international corporate law firm with offices in Sydney and Newcastle. As evidenced by her continued listing on the Doyles List of Leading Immigration Lawyers in New South Wales, Ndi has become a sought after and highly regarded Australian immigration advisor with clients ranging from individuals, families, entrepreneurs and small businesses, through to large multinational corporations.

With a special interest in human rights & immigration, Ndi has a passion for helping those in need and being a voice for the vulnerable, having previously worked as an advocate for people with disabilities, including assisting them with NDIS appeals. At Ruppert Legal, Ndi continues her dedication to supporting victims of domestic family violence and is committed to ensuring that clients have access to justice through Ruppert Legal’s pro bono service in collaboration with Mosaic Multicultural Connections.

Awards and Appointments

Having been listed on the Doyles List of Leading Immigration Lawyers in New South Wales for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023, Ndi stands out as one of the leading solicitors practising within the areas of immigration, migration, visa and citizenship matters.

Ndi is also currently on the board of directors for Advocacy Law Alliance (ALA), a member of the Law Society of NSW Human Rights Committee, and an executive member of the Centre for African Research, Engagement & Partnerships at the University of Newcastle. Previously, she was a board member of the Hunter Community Legal Centre for 11 years.

Personal Interests

Ndi enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, cooking and hosting dinners, and staying active through dance, Pilates and yoga. She enjoys a good book, with audio books providing the greatest flexibility for reading on the go.

Publications

Ndi is a regular invited presenter and panelist at the annual Immigration Law Conference hosted by the Law Council of Australia. This prestigious annual conference is the premier event for all updates and changes to the Australian migration system. Ndi is also a published author on immigration matters, human rights, international business, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). For a full list of publications, please see below.

Ruppert, N., Harnessing migration: A strategic solution for businesses to overcome skill shortages, Hunter Business Review, 20(8), p. 17, 2024.
Ruppert, N., Trade secrets and Ethical Dilemmas in Immigration Law: A comprehensive view of the Dilemmas that All Legal Practitioners Encounter in the Landscape, Annual Immigration Law Conference, Sydney, Australia, March 2024.
Ruppert, N., Domestic Violence Provisions for migrants on temporary Australian visas, Annual Immigration Law Conference, Sydney, Australia, March 2023.
Ruppert, N. M., General Skill Visa and Regional Visa Update: Effects of the Pandemic on Small Businesses, Annual Immigration Law Conference, Sydney, Australia, March 2022.
Ruppert, N. M., Sobel-Read, K. and Pepper, B., Law, Global Value Chains and Upgrading in the Mining Industry: A Case Study on Zambia. African Journal of International and Comparative Law, 29(4), pp.521-550, 2021.
Ruppert, N. M., Improving accessibility of the national disability insurance scheme appeals process for persons with intellectual disabilities. Melbourne Social Equity Institute Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 2016.