Jennifer is a native Oregonian. She graduated from the University of Oregon in 2005, and Willamette University College of Law in 2008. Jennifer has been in practice for more than 16 years, focusing primarily on family law. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with family, including her husband, two young children, and their dog, Betty. Jennifer has a Green Belt in Taekwondo, with the goal of achieving her Black Belt in the next few years.

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Admitted, Oregon State Bar, 2008

EDUCATION

• Willamette University College of Law (Salem, Oregon) – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2008
  Willamette Sports Law Journal, Source and Cite Editor

• University of Oregon (Eugene, Oregon) - B.S., Political Science, Minors in Business Administration & Music, 2005

  Presidential Scholar, Dean’s List, National Dean’s List, Student Judicial Committee Formal Hearings Board, and Oregon Marching Band

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AWARDS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Oregon State Bar Family Law Section Executive Committee, 2015 to 2021 (Chair 2018; Chair-Elect 2017; Secretary 2016; Annual Conference Chair 2017; Annual Conference Planning Committee 2015 to 2019)

• Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners, 2021 to present

• Marion County Bar Association Board of Directors, 2018 to 2022 (President 2021, Vice President 2020; Social Committee Chair 2018 to 2021)

• Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) Mary Leonard Chapter, Board of Directors, 2018 to present (President 2020-21; Co-President 2019-20; Special Events Chair 2019 to 2021; 2019 Day Out for CourtCare Fundraiser Organizer; 2021 Race Judicata for CourtCare Fundraiser Organizer); 2024 Salem Day Out for Court & Community Care Fundraiser Organizer

• Willamette Valley American Inn of Court, 2017 to present (Secretary/Treasurer 2020 to present; Co-Team Leader 2020 to 2021)

• Attorney-Student Mentor Program at Willamette University College of Law, 2010 to 2020 (Honorable Mary Mertens James Award for excellence and consistency in mentoring 2018; Mentor of the Year 2017)

• Salem Teen Court Volunteer Jury Facilitator, 2020

• Boys & Girls Club Teen Court Luncheon Committee and Table Captain, 2013

• North Salem High School Imprint Program, 2012, 2023 to present

• National Academy of Family Law Attorneys – Top 10 Under 40 for Oregon, 2017

• Presenter, Oregon Family Law Practice for Paralegals, Assisting with Child Custody and Visitation Issues, 2020

• Panel Moderator, Oregon State Bar Family Law Section Annual Conference, Children in Court—Judicial Views on Children as Witnesses and the Role of Children’s Attorneys, 2019

• Guest lecturer for Willamette University College of Law, Setting Up A Law Practice, Adjunct Professor Kristin LaMont, 2018, 2019

• Volunteer Mediator, Marion County Circuit Court Small Claims Department, 2018 to 2022

• CASA of Marion County, Board Member, 2023 to present

• National Academy of Family Law Attorneys – Top 10 Attorney for Oregon, 2024, 2025