Jenn is a seasoned litigator who represents companies in complex commercial and class action disputes, with particular experience in matters involving contracts, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and statutory claims. She is known for her strategic, business-minded approach to litigation—whether advocating in trial courts, navigating appellate issues, or guiding clients toward early resolution when it aligns with their goals. Jenn’s practice includes representing a diverse array of clients across industries, including health care providers, financial institutions, government agencies, private universities, and technology companies.

In addition to her commercial litigation work, Jenn is nationally recognized for her leadership in privacy and cybersecurity law. She defends clients in cutting-edge lawsuits involving data breaches, biometric technologies, and digital marketing tools, and leads a team that monitors emerging litigation and legislative trends in the privacy space. Her policy-informed approach is shaped by her experience as a legislative fellow for former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and her clerkships with both the Missouri Supreme Court and the Nevada Supreme Court, which continue to inform her strategic thinking and appellate advocacy.

Jenn maintains an active pro bono practice focused on supporting juveniles in the legal system, including representation in delinquency and adoption proceedings. Drawing on her earlier career as a high school teacher and curriculum developer, she brings a unique perspective to advocacy for youth. Jenn also advises nonprofit organizations on privacy compliance and litigation risk, extending her commitment to public service beyond the courtroom.

Representative Matters

Jenn has extensive experience in complex, multi-party litigation. The following matters represent a sample of her current and recent work, reflecting the breadth of her practice across commercial, privacy, and class action disputes:

  • Companies facing lawsuits under federal and state wiretap statutes, the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), and common law privacy theories, stemming from the use of website technologies such as session replay, pixels and behavioral tracking tools. Jenn helps clients navigate these novel claims and develop litigation strategies that align with their broader business and compliance goals.
  • A national financial institution in a putative class action involving alleged violations of consumer protection laws and fiduciary duties. Jenn leads the defense strategy and coordinates with regulatory counsel and internal stakeholders.
  • A regional health care system in a class action arising from a data-security incident. Her work includes defending against privacy and negligence claims, managing discovery across multiple jurisdictions, and advising on reputational risk and regulatory exposure.
  • Multiple defendants in mass arbitration demands involving alleged consumer fraud and privacy violations, including disputes over mobile app tracking and biometric authentication technologies.

Additional Experience

  • Successfully securing indemnification for clients in litigation arising from data breaches and other technology-related disputes, including recovery of defense costs and resolution contributions from third-party vendors and service providers.
  • Representing clients in business-to-business disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, and unpaid obligations. She leads teams that seek to recover damages and negotiate settlement agreements in commercial litigation, including post-closing disputes and vendor disagreements.
  • Representing numerous companies in litigation under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), including cases involving facial recognition, voiceprint technology, and biometric data storage practices. Jenn has led briefing in BIPA appeals and has helped clients significantly reduce exposure through early motion practice and strategic settlements.
  • Leading a team that monitors and analyzes emerging trends in privacy and cybersecurity litigation and legislation. Drawing on her experience as a legislative fellow, Jenn helps clients anticipate legal developments and proactively manage litigation risk.

Presentations

Digital Engagement with Consumers: How to Reach Your Target Audience and Reduce Data Privacy and Security Risks, ACC Greater Philadelphia In-House Conference, April 10, 2025 (with Erin Leffler).

Panelist, ‘I Didn't Know We Were Doing That’: Minimizing Privacy and Cybersecurity Risks Through Stakeholder Coordination, Chicago Ethics CLE Conference, May 18, 2023 (with Matt Wolfe, Anna Gadberry and Maveric Searle).

Publications

Mass Arbitration Needs Massive Change, Association of Corporate Counsel Docket, May 19, 2025 (with Anna Gadberry).

Website AdTech Litigation: The Latest Trent in Privacy Class Actions, American Lawyer Media, August 23, 2023 (with Alfred J. Saikali).

Protecting Long-Term Facilities in a Mass Tort Era, Seniors Housing Business, July 21, 2020 (with Matt Keenan).

Nevada’s Education Savings Accounts: A Constitutional Analysis, Nevada Law Journal (2018) (with Thomas W. Stewart and Brittany Walker).

2015 Legislative Recap: Important Bills from Nevada’s 78th Legislative Session, Nevada Law Journal (2015) (with Thomas W. Stewart).

 

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