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Jennifer has extensive experience in defending complex litigation, including business and commercial litigation, employment litigation, and product liability litigation.  In the product liability area, she has managed and litigated mass tort and multi-district litigation involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices.  Jennifer is experienced in all aspects of state and federal civil litigation.  In addition to defending cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States, Jennifer also has extensive experience in arbitration and mediation.  She was named an Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star by Law & Politics and Cincinnati magazines.
Education
Xavier University (B.A., 1992)

University of Cincinnati (J.D., with honors, 1996)
Practices/Industries
Areas of Concentration
  • Complex Business
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment & Labor
  • Product Liability Defense
  • Mass Tort Defense
  • Drug and Medical Device Litigation
Representative Experience
  • Experienced in business and commercial litigation.
  • Experienced in defending claims of wrongful termination and retaliation.
  • Experienced in defending high-profile product liability litigation.
  • Experienced in managing and litigating mass tort cases involving pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and medical devices.
  • Experienced in the defense of general civil litigation
  • Experienced in resolving cases through alternate dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation.
Honors/Distinctions
Named an "Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star" in a survey of Ohio lawyers by Law & Politics and Cincinnati magazines (January 2005; January 2006)
Publications/Presentations
Presentations
“Internal Investigations of Potential Product Liability,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Northeast Ohio Chapter (August 2007)

“To Ask or Not to Ask—Tricks and Traps for the Unwary,” Defense Research Institute Damages Seminar (March 16, 2007)

“The Blind Leading the Blind--Mediating and Settling the Damages Case with Little or No Discovery,”  Defense Research Institute Damages Seminar. Co-presented with The Honorable Marina Corodemus, JSC (Ret.) (March 15, 2007)

Mealey’s Heart Device Litigation Teleconference (July 21, 2005)

"The Art of Drafting Effective Protective Orders," Defense Research Institute Products Liability Seminar (April 11, 2004)
Professional Affiliations
Ohio State Bar Association

Kentucky Bar Association

Cincinnati Bar Association

Defense Research Institute (Member, Product Liability and Drug and Medical Device Committees)

Ohio Women's Bar Association (Former First District Trustee)

Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
Community Involvement
Alzheimer's Association
WE Lead (2008-2009 Class)
Admissions
State of Ohio

Commonwealth of Kentucky

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky

U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana

U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit