Jennifer is your voice in the courtroom. A skilled trial lawyer, Jennifer has extensive experience litigating complex commercial disputes, violations of the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Law, and complex breach of contract disputes. Her eagerness for each new case and her drive to achieve the best result for her clients pushes her forward in the legal field.
Jennifer also practices employment law, representing both employers and individuals in connection with employment matters ranging from the drafting of employment agreements and compensation plans in connection with the onboarding of a new employee, to the negotiation of termination agreements and severance packages, to the litigation of complex wage and hour law issues. In addition, Jennifer has experience handling issues of workplace discrimination before the MCAD.
In less than a decade of practice, Jennifer has taken more than half a dozen cases to trial for clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies and had success at all stages of litigation. Examples of Jennifer’s successes include:
When the best result for her client is a resolution outside of the courtroom, Jennifer is adept at helping clients avoid litigation whether through informal negotiations or through more formal mediations. Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family.
Women’s Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, Co-Chair
Associates and Counsel Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, member
DEI Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, member
Jennifer Henricks, Drafting a Parental Leave Policy in Massachusetts, Gesmer Updegrove LLP (2024)
Jennifer Henricks, What Does The Starbucks DEI Lawsuit Mean For My Company?, Gesmer Updegrove LLP (2023)
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