Overview
Jenni is co-chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Department and advises clients on labor and employment issues in both the public and private sectors. She is frequently consulted by senior executives on high-stakes employment matters, with experience that includes negotiating collective bargaining agreements, developing litigation strategies and investigating misconduct allegations, particularly those involving C-suite members.
Jenni excels in navigating complex legal issues and helping clients develop practical, business-focused compliance plans.
She provides guidance in litigation and arbitration, labor and settlement negotiations, and daily employment matters.
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2005)
- American University (B.A., cum laude, 1999)
Bar Admissions
Professional Associations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio Public Employer Labor Relations Association
- National Public Employer Labor Relations Association
Honors & Awards
- Chambers USA, Labor and Employment, Ohio: South & Central
- The Best Lawyers in America®
- Ohio Super Lawyers
- Ohio Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Edition
- The Legal 500 United States
- Recommended in Labor and Employment Disputes (including collective actions): Defense (2016, 2019 to 2020)
- Recommended in Labor-Management Relations (2017, 2021)
- Ohio Public Employer Labor Relations Association, Award of Excellence, 2025
- Corporate Counsel Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards, Honoree for Collaborative Leadership, 2019
- Ohio Public Employer Labor Relations Association, Pacesetter Award, 2018
- Ohio Diversity Council, Leadership Excellence, 2017
Community
- Ohio Women’s Bar Association, Board of Trustees, 2024-present
- American Heart Association, Go Red for Women Campaign, Columbus Executive Leadership Team, 2024-present
- Ohio Supreme Court Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program, Mentor, 2017-present
- Gender Equity in the Legal Industry, Founding Member
- Columbus Police Foundation, Board of Directors, President, 2018-2021; Member, 2017-2025
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, Board of Trustees, 2016-2023
- Leadership Columbus Class of 2016
- The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law Mentoring and More @ Moritz Program, Mentor, 2013-2014
