Jennifer is a distinguished litigation attorney and former judge with a robust background in trial advocacy, dispute resolution, and legal advisory. She began her legal career as a prosecutor and private practice attorney representing injured plaintiffs in toxic tort, catastrophic personal injury, complex class action, and environmental contamination matters. She has a proven track record in managing high-profile, high-stakes litigation matters and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Civil Plaintiff and the National Black Lawyers Top 100.
Jennifer’s prior role as an Associate Circuit Judge in the Third Judicial Circuit of Illinois further underscores her ability to handle complex legal issues with sophistication and finesse. She presided over numerous jury and bench trials, maintained accountability for high-volume dockets, and provided strategic direction to litigation teams.
Memberships: Illinois State Bar Association, Madison County Bar Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, The Links, Inc.