Jenny N. Perkins regularly handles complex commercial litigation, with particular experience in consumer finance litigation and defending individual and class action lawsuits brought by consumers in the areas of federal and state consumer protection laws and mortgage banking. In addition, Jenny handles commercial litigation involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and professional negligence claims. In June 2013, Jenny was second chair for a case in which the team received a federal jury verdict on behalf of an insurance broker client after a six-day trial.
Before joining Ballard Spahr, served as consumer frauds and protection bureau summer intern for the Office of the New York State Attorney General.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Jenny maintains an active pro bono practice. She coordinates a cross-office U Visa Practice Group that assists immigrants who are victims of crime petition for immigration relief and apply for U Visas. She also advises nonprofit organizations on intellectual property matters. She received Ballard Spahr’s 2012 Pro Bono Award, for significant pro bono service.
Recognition & Accomplishments
Recipient, Ballard Spahr's 2012 Pro Bono Award, for significant pro bono service
Board Memberships & Community Service
HIAS Pennsylvania
Publications
Co-author, "TCPA Verdict Remand is a Boon for Class Action Defendants," Law360, December 16, 2022
Credentials
Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D. 2009, cum laude)
Managing Editor, Journal of Technology Law & Policy; Teaching Assistant, Legal Research, Writing and Appellate Advocacy Department; Member, Student Recruitment Team and John Marshall Bar Association
Washington University in St. Louis (B.A. 2006, college honors)
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Admissions
Florida
New Jersey
Pennsylvania