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Jennifer is a franchise attorney with Luther Lanard who draws on more than two decades of legal experience to help franchisees resolve disputes and navigate business challenges. Her career has spanned private practice, executive leadership, and higher education, giving her a broad perspective on the legal, operational, and strategic challenges faced by business owners.
Jennifer began her career as a litigator in private practice, representing clients in complex commercial litigation. She later served as Lead Counsel and General Counsel for organizations in highly regulated industries, including supermarkets, healthcare, and manufacturing. In those roles, she advised executive leadership on a wide range of legal and business matters, managed and resolved complex litigation, negotiated commercial agreements and leases, and supported strategic business initiatives.
She brought that same practical, business-focused perspective to the classroom, first as an Adjunct Professor of Business Law and then as an Assistant Professor of Management with a concentration in Business Ethics, where she prepared future leaders to think critically and apply ethical decision-making frameworks to contemporary business challenges.
Jennifer earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law, Newark, and her bachelor’s degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey. She is licensed to practice law in New Jersey.
Outside of the office, she serves on the Board of Governors of the Ramapo College Foundation, volunteers on church committees, and supports local food banks.
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey State Court
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Education
- Rutgers School of Law, Newark, J.D.
- Ramapo College of New Jersey, B.A.
Professional Associations
- Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society
Awards & Recognitions
- Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter Honoree (2026) — Selected by the Anisfield School of Business at Ramapo College for exemplifying its core values of honor, wisdom, and earnestness.
Speaking & Publications
- “Lawyers as Leaders. Tips to Perfect Your Leadership Style.” New Jersey Law Journal, 227 N.J.L.J. 2653, Oct. 11, 2021, Vol. 41.
- “Strategic Advantages of Having In-House Counsel.” New Jersey Law Journal, 211 N.J.L.J. 115, April 15, 2013, Vol. 15.
- “Simple Etiquette for Legal Professionals.” New Jersey Law Journal, 208 N.J.L.J. 847, June 18, 2012, Vol. 11.
- “Top Managerial Skills for Lawyers.” New Jersey Law Journal, 206 N.J.L.J. 695, Nov. 21, 2011, Vol. 206.
- “Legal Etiquette” — Keynote Speaker, Professionalism Day, Hudson County Superior Court, 2012
Fun Facts
- Never passes up an opportunity to share a good Star Wars quote
- Played tambourine in the family band in kindergarten, later learned guitar from her dad, and eventually taught herself piano
- Her family was inspired to get a Siberian Husky after her son read Balto in elementary school