Career
Jen is a hands-on litigator with experience defending businesses in high-stakes toxic tort, asbestos, talc, and product liability matters—often in the nation’s most challenging jurisdictions.
She has served as both national coordinating counsel and lead counsel for major corporations, managing thousands of cases across multiple jurisdictions. Jen leverages innovative technology and data-driven strategies to deliver efficient, business-focused defense solutions tailored to each client’s risk profile.
A recognized leader in asbestos and talc litigation, Jen is a core member of the Innovāt Alliance National Asbestos Defense Team. She has successfully defended clients in large-scale asbestos and talc matters, including high-profile and coordinated national litigation, and is known for crafting strategies that align with both business and legal objectives.
Jen’s litigation experience is comprehensive—she takes and defends key depositions, crafts winning motions, and appears in court for asbestos, talc, toxic tort, and product liability matters. Her collaborative, hands-on approach includes working closely with company leadership, employees, and expert witnesses to uncover critical facts and build compelling defenses. Jen also integrates cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence to help clients achieve a competitive edge in litigation defense.
Beyond toxic torts, Jen’s litigation background also encompasses commercial disputes, white collar investigations, insurance litigation, and contract matters, giving her a unique and broad perspective on risk management across diverse legal landscapes.
As one of the editors of the firm’s “Product Perspective: Complex Tort & Product Law” blog, Jen stays at the forefront of emerging case law and litigation trends. She also serves as an executive sponsor of the firm’s HB Allies Employee Resource Group, reflecting her commitment to leadership within and beyond the courtroom.
With a proven track record in managing complex litigation and delivering results for large asbestos, talc, and toxic tort dockets, Jen is a trusted partner for clients navigating the evolving challenges of toxic tort, asbestos, and talc litigation nationwide.
Professional Memberships
IADC, 2023-present
Chicago Bar Association, Judicial Review Committee, 2014-2020
Defense Research Institute, Chair, 2022-2024
