JENNIFER JONES

Jennifer Jones is Managing Counsel for a Fortune Global 500 Company. She provides advice and counsel to the Company on all aspects of labor and employment law and oversees litigation. Prior to joining this Company, Jennifer worked as an employment attorney for two international law firms in the Dallas, TX area. While juggling her legal responsibilities, Jennifer is also an advocate for mentoring and women development. People from all ranks agree that Jennifer's ability to develop sincere relationships and have a genuine interest in the development of others are among her greatest strengths. Beyond this, Jennifer is also active in the community and serves as a Board Member of two local non-profit organizations dedicated to educational advancement of inner-city youth. Her contributions to the legal and broader community have not gone unnoticed. She has been recognized as a Lawyers of Color Hot List Honoree, was named by the National Black Lawyers Association as one of the Top 40 attorneys Under 40, selected as a finalist in the D CEO Corporate Counsel Awards, and received the Rising List Award from the National Association of Women Lawyers. In addition to practicing law and serving in the community, Jennifer also co-owns and manages, with her spouse, the largest black owned business in the southern sector of the DFW area. She believes that to whom much is given, much is required, which is why she seizes every opportunity afforded to her. In her spare time, she enjoys creating invaluable memories with her small children.