Jennifer has dedicated her career to child advocacy, with previous experience in juvenile justice, foster care, and restorative practices in schools. She uses both her practical and academic background to advocate for her clients and focus on meeting each individual client’s needs.
Jennifer graduated from the University of San Diego with a dual Juris Doctor and Master of Arts in Peace and Justice, where she gained practical experience through the Child Advocacy Institute and Legal Clinics at USD Law. She received both a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Science in International Relations from Suffolk University.
Jennifer enjoys traveling, cooking, and swimming. She lives in Philadelphia with her dogs.
Practice Areas
- Special Education
- Pupil Services
- School Discipline
- Juvenile Justice
- Civil Rights
- Disability Discrimination
Education
- J.D., University of San Diego School of Law
- M.A., University of San Diego, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
- M.S., Suffolk University
- B.A., Suffolk University
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Experience
- Raffaele & Associates, Special Education Attorney
- CHILD USA, Staff Attorney
- Delaware County Public Defender