Jennifer Russo

Associate

Overview

Jennifer Russo, Associate at Troester Sharpe, focuses her practice on representing employers facing administrative agency actions and litigation. She advises and defends employers in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination claims, I-9 compliance, labor issues, and wage and hour disputes. Read More

Jennifer has extensive experience managing all phases of litigation and guides her clients through each step with sensitivity to the unique needs and objectives of each case. She also advises clients on day-to-day employment issues, like investigating workplace complaints, employee discipline, medical and disability leave, termination protocol, and disability accommodations.

Prior to joining Troester Sharpe, Jennifer worked at large and boutique law firms, focusing primarily on employment and commercial litigation.

Jennifer earned her J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, where she served as Executive Editor of the Washington University Law Review. During her time in law school, she interned at the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council and with the General Counsel for the St. Louis Zoo. Read Less

Capabilities

Areas of Focus:
  • Federal and state court litigation
  • Advice and counsel
  • Agency charge response
  • I-9 compliance
Industries:
  • Hospitality and Food Service
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing and Industrial
Languages Spoken: English

Credentials

Education:
  • J.D., Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, 2019
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  • B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2013 Economics
    Distinction
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  • B.S. University of Illinois at Chicago, 2013 Mathematics
    High Distinction
Admissions:
  • Illinois
  • Missouri
  • Northern District of Illinois
  • Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • Western District of Missouri
Memberships & Affiliations: Chicago Bar Association – Vice Chair, Well Being & Mindfulness Committee

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