Jennifer E. Edwards,
Partner

Overview

Jenni advises clients on labor and employment issues in both the public and private sectors, and is frequently consulted by senior executives on high-stakes employment matters. Her experience 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

  • Ohio
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

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
  • The Best Lawyers in America®
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Gender Equity in the Legal Industry, Founding Member
  • Columbus Police Foundation, Board of Directors, President, 2018-2021; Member, 2017-present
  • Leadership Columbus Class of 2016
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, Board of Trustees, 2016-present
  • The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law Mentoring and More @ Moritz Program, Mentor, 2013-2014
  • Ohio Supreme Court Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program, Mentor, 2017-present