Jennifer E. Johnsen

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Litigation

ERISA & Benefits Litigation

Insurance Coverage

Career

Jennifer E. Johnsen is a partner in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina, office. She is not only a leader at Gallivan White Boyd but also a leader in the legal profession and community at large. Jennifer serves as the practice group leader of the firm’s Insurance Group and holds numerous leadership positions in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). She currently serves as President-Elect of the FDCC and is a member of the executive committee. In 2014, Jennifer was the recipient of the FDCC John Alan Appleman Award which recognizes the section chair who has made the most outstanding contribution to the advancement of the FDCC’s educational goals while serving as chair. She serves on the board of directors of Lawyers for Civil Justice and DRI. She is a past-president of the Greenville County Bar Association. Jennifer also served on the board of trustees for the United Way of Greenville County and chaired the United Way of Greenville County’s 2016 Campaign which raised more than $16.5 million dollars for the community.

With more than 30 years of trial and litigation experience representing insurers in insurance coverage litigation, including extra-contractual and bad faith claims, Jennifer was named a Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel in 2019. She is also ranked by Chambers USA for Insurance. Throughout her career she has handled coverage matters involving claims under a variety of policies including:

Commercial General Liability

Professional Liability

Commercial Auto

Garage Keeper’s Liability

Personal Auto

Commercial Property

In addition, Jennifer practices in the area of ERISA/non-ERISA benefits. She handles claims for benefits involving short-term and long-term disability, health care, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment. Jennifer is also an accomplished business and commercial litigation attorney, representing businesses and corporations in a variety of business disputes and litigation.

Jennifer recognizes the value and importance of client service. She is responsive to inquiries and strives to exceed her clients’ expectations.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

American College of Coverage Counsel, Fellow

Defense Research Institute (DRI)

Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC)

-President-Elect (2025-2026)

-Secretary/Treasurer (2024-2025)

-Board of Directors, Senior Director

-Executive Committee

-Projects and Objectives Committee, Chair

-Insurance Coverage Section, Former Vice Chair

-Life, Health and Disability Section, Former Chair

Greenville County Bar Association, Past President

Leadership Greenville, Class 29

South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association (SCDTAA)