Jennifer Robins is an experienced litigator who represents public and private entities and higher education institutions in complex claims, including those that involve the requirements for accessibility and accommodations for people with disabilities. Drawing on her previous experience as a federal trial attorney for the Disability Rights Section of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, Jennifer has deep knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act (FHA), and other non-discrimination laws.
ADA Counseling
Jennifer helps clients proactively identify their physical and digital accessibility obligations under the ADA and similar laws and regulations, and she works with them to create policies and practices to minimize the risk of government enforcement actions and claims by employees and consumers. Colleges and universities, in particular, rely on Jennifer for advice on day-to-day operations involving reasonable accommodations and their compliance with federal disability laws. Her counseling practice includes recommendations connected with digital and physical accessibility, remote work, and service animals. She also provides trainings to help clients plan for compliance and keeps them informed about developments in disability law.
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Labor and Employment
Jennifer is an experienced litigator who has conducted trials, handled mediations and negotiated settlements. In her labor and employment practice, she has represented clients facing complaints involving:
- Sex, race, pregnancy, and disability discrimination
- Retaliation
- Wrongful termination
- Wage and hour
- Trade secrets
- Breach of contract
Jennifer’s experience representing employers includes compliance reviews, investigation of complaints, issuance of investigation reports, and responses to information requests from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). When Jennifer assists clients in navigating a federal inquiry, she brings her knowledge about the federal government’s priorities and approaches to their investigations and advises clients on strategies to minimize the risk of a negative finding.