Biography
Jennifer finds solutions to difficult and delicate problems. As a seasoned trial lawyer, she leads Foley’s Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations Practice in Detroit. She represents companies, boards and individuals (including serving as pool counsel for multiple clients) in internal and government investigations, as well as complex litigation involving both civil and criminal allegations. She has more than 25 years of white-collar criminal experience leading independent investigations, responses to grand jury subpoenas and other government enforcement proceedings, crisis management and bet-the-company litigation.
Clients and lawyers in Michigan and nationwide recognize Jennifer as a go-to lawyer for navigating complex uncharted situations.
"Jennifer is highly skilled and competent. She knows how to be a team player and how to think independently. I would not hesitate to collaborate with her or refer a matter to her."
- Chambers and Partners USA
She advises clients, and is a sought-after speaker by her peers, on federal and state legal matters across a spectrum of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, financial transactions, securities, health care, public corruption, environmental laws, government contracting, shareholder liability and data privacy and security. Her civil practice focuses on contracts, commercial torts, real estate, fraud and ownership disputes. Jennifer is a top Detroit trial lawyer and has successfully handled more than 50 trials, arbitrations and preliminary examinations. She is equally skilled in avoiding formal proceedings and criminal prosecutions, such that many of her most successful matters have never been publicly disclosed.
Throughout her career, Jennifer has focused on guiding other lawyers regarding legal ethics. She previously was the associate general counsel for a regional law firm, and currently serves as professional responsibility partner for Foley’s Detroit office.
"She is an impressive lawyer; she has a great demeanor, is hard-working and very smart. She's the complete package of what a client wants in a lawyer."
- Chambers and Partners USA