Jenny is an accomplished attorney and senior executive with 30 years of experience across the real estate and financial services sectors. She has a proven track record of originating, structuring, and negotiating complex real estate transactions that drive revenue and long-term growth.
Skilled in launching new lines of business, Jenny integrates effective governance and risk management strategies tailored for clients operating in highly regulated environments. Recognized for her strategic vision, strong industry relationships, and ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams, she serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders. Jenny is a licensed attorney in New York, Illinois, and Missouri.
JD – Washington University (1996), with Honors
B.A., Political Science and Economics – University of Missouri (1993), summa cum laude
Partner, Global Real Estate Practice Leader & Office Managing Partner, Dentons LLP
September 2004 – September 2018
Structured and negotiated billions of new real estate investments for clients, working on a national level and with virtually every property type.
Served in a key leadership role as the firm grew internationally, integrating and expanding the real estate practice through mergers with other firms based in Canada, the UK/Mainland Europe, the Middle East, Russia and Asia.
Supervised deal teams across multiple offices, working on transactions for both real estate lenders and developers.
Real Estate & Financial Services Associate, Suelthaus & Walsh PC
May 2002 – September 2004
Developed a real estate finance practice for the firm. Successfully built a material book of business , primarily working for commercial banks. Executed a steady pipeline of deals.
Left with a named partner who was recruited to Dentons LLP.
Real Estate, Financial Services and Bankruptcy/Restructuring Associate, Thompson Coburn LLP
September 1996 – May 2002
Worked on numerous transactions to learn the business, focused on real estate transactions (new deals as well as restructures) for financial services clients.
Counselors of Real Estate
Eastdil Secured, Board of Directors 2023-2025
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), National Board 2008-2009, Chapter President 2007
American College of Mortgage Attorneys
