At a Glance

Jennifer’s areas of concentration include product liability defense, mass tort litigation and medical malpractice. She is experienced in complex litigation, including multi-district litigation and nationally consolidated proceedings involving manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and pharmaceutical products.  Jennifer is experienced in handling all aspects of state and federal litigation, including trial preparation and final resolution of the case.  Her background also includes representation of builders and developers in all aspects of litigation and handling insurance coverage disputes.

Practices/Industries
Litigation
Complex Business
Construction Litigation
Mass Tort/Occupational Exposure
Product Liability
Professional Liability

Real Estate
Construction

Life Science
Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Mass Tort Litigation

Areas of Concentration
  • Litigation
  • Product Liability Defense
  • Mass Tort Defense
Education

Kenyon College (B.A., 1998)

Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2001) Moot Court Society

Representative Experience
  • Experienced in handling complex litigation including multi-district litigation, involving manufacturers and distributors of drugs and dietary supplements nationwide.
  • Experienced in representing healthcare providers in all aspects of professional malpractice suits, including trial.
  • Obtained summary judgment for healthcare providers and a builder in lawsuits alleging professional malpractice and fraud.
  • Experienced in resolving cases through alternative dispute resolutions.
  • Experienced in handling all aspects of state and federal litigation, including pleadings and motion practice, discovery, trial preparation, trial, appeal and final case resolution.
Certifications
Certified Mediator for the State of Georgia
Publications & Presentations
Publications
“Keeping Settlement Secrets: Confidentiality of Settlement Agreements,” For the Defense (February 2007) Article

Presentations
"State of the Union on Product Liability Class Actions," Young Lawyers Breakout, Defense Research Institute Product Liability Seminar, Phoenix, Arizona (February 2008)
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association

Georgia Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

Defense Research Institute (Member, Young Lawyers Division)
Community Involvement
Kenyon College Cincinnati Regional Alumni Association (President, current; Board Member, 2003-2005)
Admissions

State of Ohio
State of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit