Jennifer is an attorney specializing in family law and immigration law. In her family law practice, she represents clients in various litigation and mediation cases, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and Hague Convention cases. In her immigration law practice, she counsels businesses on immigration compliance and enforcement matters, providing strategic guidance to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and mitigate enforcement risks.
Before joining Boardman Clark, Jennifer established the Non-Profit Consulting Group, wherein she collaborated with NGOs and the African Bank of Development to further social justice and human rights issues in the Middle East. Her extensive research on human trafficking abuse has given her a distinctive perspective on civil and human rights issues.
Jennifer is deeply engaged in the Madison community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Madison Children’s Museum and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. She is President-elect of the Dane County Bar Association. She also represents the City of Madison on the Sister City Committee and serves as the Madison representative for Cusco, Peru, fostering economic and political collaboration between the two cities.
Admitted to Practice
- Wisconsin State Bar
- EOIR United States Immigration Court
Community Involvement & Board Memberships
- Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Board of Directors, 2025-Present
- Sister City Committee, Madison Representative for Cusco, Peru
- Madison Children's Museum, Board of Directors, 2019-Present
- Board Chair, 2020-2023
- Chair for Executive Director Search Committee, 2023-Present
Honors & Recognition
- Best Family Law Attorney, 2026 BRAVA Raves and Faves
- 40 Under 40 Class of 2025, In Business Magazine
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Presentations, Publications, & Contributions
- Panelist, "Immigration - Know Your Rights & Resources" Panel, Downtown Madison Inc., March 2026
- Co-Presenter, "Immigration Issues in Schools", 2025 Boardman Clark School Law Seminar
- Co-Presenter, "Navigating Worksite Immigration Enforcement: Hot Topics and Best Practices for September 2025", 2025 Boardman Clark Bagels & Coffee Labor and Employment Law Seminar
- Author, "Two Hearts, One Plan: What’s a Prenup and Postnup?", BRAVA Newsletter, October 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Hot Topics in Immigration: Hiring Staff and Protecting Students", 2024 Boardman Clark School Law Seminar
- Author, "Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Hope to 700k Children Seeking Safety in the U.S.", Wisconsin Journal of Family Law, July 2024
- Author, Frequent Contributor to Boardman Clark's Immigration Bulletin
Education
- J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, American University of Cairo
- B.A., Political Science, International Relations, and Art History, American University and Saint Norbert College
Jennifer’s Latest Writing & Presentations
New Laws Regarding Grooming
School Law FYI | 03.30.26
Earlier this month, Wisconsin passed two new laws aimed at curtailing the grooming of children for sexual activity. These laws create important obligations for school officials, including mandatory training.