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Jennifer Michelle Protas
also known as Jenn Protas
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
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Location
Law Offices of Jennifer Michelle Protas
60 S Market St Ste 1400, San Jose, CA, 95113-2396
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Jennifer Michelle Protas's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked on an employment dispute with Jen where settling the matter quickly was best for her client and mine. She's excellent at communication and moving her client to act quickly. She was professional throughout. I enjoyed working with her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Jennifer Protas on many trust and estate litigation matters over the past two years. She is quite knowledgeable and experienced in these matters, and her litigation skills developed in her employment matters are very invaluable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jenn is very bright, industrious and worldwise in the defense of clients. Her writing is flawless and she is very quick on her feet. I would not hesitate to endorse her unconditionally for any client assignment."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Experience
Honors
2020
Northern California Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Northern California Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Northern California Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Best LGBT Attorneys Under 40, National LGBT Bar Association
2017
Northern California Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Northern California Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Unsung Hero Award, Santa Clara County Bar Association
2011
Barrister of the Year, Santa Clara County Bar Association
2007
Order of the Coif, McGeorge School of Law
2007
Dean's Honor List, McGeorge School of Law
2006
Dean's Honor List, McGeorge School of Law
2006
Witkin Award for Gender and the Law, McGeorge School of Law
2006
Witkin Award for Employment Law, McGeorge School of Law
2006
Witkin Award for Sexual Orientation and the Law, McGeorge School of Law
2005
Dean's Honor List, McGeorge School of Law
2005
Witkin Award for Legal Writing and Research, McGeorge School of Law
2004
Dean's Honor List, McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Shareholder, Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc.
2007 - 2015
Senior Associate, Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel, Inc.
Associations
2017 - Present
National LGBT Bar AssociationBoard Member, Co-Chair of Membership Committee
2017 - 2020
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Judiciary Committeemember
2014 - 2015
Leadership San JoseMember of Class of 2015
2013 - 2013
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Civil Practice CommitteeMember
2012 - 2012
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Diversity CommitteeChair
2011 - 2012
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Executive Committeemember
2010 - 2014
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Judiciary Committeemember
2010 - 2019
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Diversity Committeemember
2010 - 2012
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Board of TrusteesTrustee
2010 - 2010
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Finance Committeemember
2009 - 2010
Santa Clara County Bar Association, LGBT CommitteeCo-chair
2009 - 2009
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Strategic Planning Committeemember
2009 - 2009
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Sectionmember
2009 - 2009
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Law Related Education Committeemember
2008 - 2012
Santa Clara County Bar Association, LGBT Committeemember
2007 - 2011
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual FreedomMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Defense of breach of contract claim against insurer
Summary judgment in favor of client insurer
Defense of Indemnity Action
Obtained judgment of dismissal of $5 million indemnity action
Class action wage and hour lawsuit on behalf of motel and its owners
Negotiated favorable settlement
Education
2007
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific
law
2004
Univ of Arizona
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2016
Employment Law Seminar
Advanced Leaves of Absence
2016
Employment Law Seminar
Annual Employment Law Update
2016
CBIZ
Leaves of Absence
2016
Bozzuto Insurance
Leaves of Absence
2015
NCHRA Legal COnference
Advanced Leaves of Absence
2015
HFJA Seminar
The Internet Was Yesterday Where is your Business Today and Where is it Going Tomorrow?
2015
Employment Law Seminar
Annual Employment Law Update
2015
Business Law Committee
Employment Law Update
2014
ISACA Conference
Bay Area Regulations
2014
Employment Law Seminar
Successfully Closing the Deal: Navigating the Employment Issues in M&A Deals
2014
Employment Law Seminar
The Year in Review and Preview--2014 Annual Employment Law Update
2014
Brown Bag
Eliminating Bias
2013
Employment Law Seminar
Easier Said Than Done: Telling Your Employees How They Are Doing and Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
2013
Employment Law Seminar
2013 Annual Employment Law Update
2013
Employment Law Seminar
MISSION POSSIBLE: Protecting Your Company's Top Secrets and Other Crown Jewels
2012
Employment Law Seminar
Employee Relations: Past, Present & Future
2012
Employment Law Seminar
Making Leaves of Absence Less Acronymonious
2011
Employment Law Seminar
Avoiding Expensive Mistakes in Interviewing, Hiring, Reviewing and Terminating Personnel
2011
3-in-1 MCLE
Elimination of Bias
2010
Employment Law Seminar
2010 California Employment Law Update
2010
Employment Law Seminar
Leaves of Absence 101: Deciphering the Alphabet Soup!
2009
Employment Law Seminar
2009 California Employment Law Update
2009
Employment Law Seminar
Dealing with Difficult Situations: Managing Workplace Absences Caused by Difficult Personal Circumstances
2009
Employment Law Seminar
Is Your Company in Compliance with Current California Wage and Hour Laws?
2008
Employment Law Seminar
What New Businesses Need to Know About Employment Law
N/A
various clients
AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
N/A
clients
Fair Housing Training
Publications
2007
McGeorge Law Review
Divesting From "The Apartheid of the Closet": Toward an Enriched Legal Discourse of Sexual and Gender Identity
Languages
English