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Jennifer O'Connell - Baton Rouge, LA
4041 Essen LaneSuite 500 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Taylor, Wellons, Politz & Duhe, APLC
Baton Rouge Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Overview
Jen was born and raised in Mandeville, Louisiana where she grew up practicing ballet and playing sports. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Political Science in 2009. Jen then received her Juris Doctorate from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2012, where she graduated on the Chancellor's List.
During law school, Jen received the Cali Award for Advanced Appellate Advocacy. She also received a "Best Oral Advocate" at the American Bar Association Moot Court Competition two years in a row.
In her current practice, Jen primarily handles workers' compensation and general liability. She has successfully defended her clients through trial and appeal. Jen also assists clients with educational seminars and keeping them updated on the current law in Louisiana.
Outside of work, Jen is an active member of the Baton Rouge Community. She is on the leadership council for Boys and Girls Club of Baton Rouge and is the 2019 chair the organization's annual black tie gala. Jen volunteers at LSU Law with their annual moot court and trial advocacy competitions. She also helps her old moot court team prepare for their annual competitions. Lastly, Jen is also a local fitness instructor and avid rock climber.
About Jennifer O'Connell
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Practice Areas
- Workers' Compensation
- Insurance Defense
- General Liability
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana
- Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
Other Affiliations
- Baton Rouge Bar Association (Member)
- Louisiana State Bar Association (Member)
- Texas Bar Association
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteers to judge LSU Law’s annual moot court and trial advocacy competitions
- Volunteers to assist the LSU Law ABA Moot Court Team prepare for competitions
- Boys and Girls Club Leadership Council, Volunteer Chair, 2016 - 2017
- Boys and Girls Club Leadership Council, Volunteer Chair and Gala Co-Chair, 2017 - 2018
- Boys and Girls Club Leadership Council and Gala, Chair, 2018 - 2019
- Volunteer, with Girls’ on the Run, 2014 - 2015
- Board of Directors, Mental Health Association of Greater Baton Rouge
Education
- Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2012
Juris Doctorate - Southeastern Louisiana University, Louisiana, 2009
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: Political Science - Fontainebleau High School, Mandeville, Louisiana, 2005
Office Information
Address
4041 Essen LaneSuite 500 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Fax
- (225) 387-9886
Websites
Achievements
Honors
- Cali Award for Advanced Appellate Advocacy
- "Best Oral Advocate" award at the American Bar Association Moot Court Competition
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