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Jennifer B. Benowitz 
Associate

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3300 Wells Fargo Center
90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Jennifer is a member of Maslon’s Litigation Group.  She assists clients with a wide range of complex commercial litigation, including employment litigation, product liability litigation and contract disputes.  Jennifer joined Maslon in 2005 after graduating as valedictorian of her class from William Mitchell College of Law.

Areas of Practice
  • Litigation
  • Business Litigation
  • Employment Litigation
  • Tort & Product Liability
  • Mass Torts, MDL and Class Actions
Education
  • William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2005
    J.D.
    Honors: summa cum laude
    Honors:  Valedictorian
    Honors:  Dean's List
    Honors:  Founder's Merit Scholarship
    Law Review: William Mitchell Law Review, Staff Member, 2003 - 2004; Assistant Editor, 2004 - 2005
  • University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA, 2002
    B.S.
    Honors: summa cum laude
    Major: Journalism
Bar Admissions
  • Minnesota, 2005
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2005
Professional Associations and Memberships
  • Minnesota State Bar Association - Member
  • Hennepin County Bar Association - Member
  • Federal Bar Association - Member
  • Twin Cities Cardozo Society - Steering Committee
  • National Council of Jewish Women (St. Paul Chapter) - Board of Directors
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers - Member
Pro Bono Activities:
  • Legal Access Point Clinic, Volunteer Lawyer
  • Obtained deed in lieu of foreclosure for homeowners who unknowingly purchased methamphetamine-contaminated property.
Classes Taught
  • “2011 Wage and Hour Forecast: A Look at Key Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Employers in 2011,” Maslon Speaker Series, 2011
Honors and Awards
  • 2010 Arthur T. Pfefer Memorial Award, Twin Cities Cardozo Society (for outstanding leadership and commitment to the Jewish and general community)

Experience

  • Represents medical device company in multi-state product liability litigation.
  • Represents landlord in lease dispute between two leading retailers.
  • Represented class of hourly workers in class action against leading retailer to recover compensation for off-the-clock work and missed meal and rest breaks. Obtained multi-million dollar verdict and settlement.
  • Represented plaintiff in obtaining multi-million dollar verdict in partnership and trust dispute.
  • Represented corporation in non-compete action brought against former employees and competing corporation.
  • Represented title insurance agent in lawsuit brought by title insurance underwriter alleging conversion and misappropriation of escrow funds.
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