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.
- District of Columbia
Degrees
- J.D., magna cum laude, University of Michigan Law School, 2013
- Executive Editor, Michigan Law Review
- Chairperson, Campbell Moot Court Board
- Order of the Coif
- B.A., magna cum laude, Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, 2009
Honors & Awards
- Assistant Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award, 2023
Teaching Experience
Jennifer was previously an adjunct professor who taught a seminar focusing on disability law, including the ADA, FHA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, at the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. She was also previously a guest lecturer on disability discrimination at Georgetown University Law Center.
Clerkship
- Judge John D. Bates, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Christopher F. Droney, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Professional Involvement
- Board Member, Civil Rights Division Association
After Work
Jennifer spends most of her time traipsing around Washington, D.C.—to parks, pools, museums, and restaurants—with her husband and two young children. When she gets a minute alone, she enjoys yoga, reading novels, and watching reality television. Some of her favorite getaways are spent skiing out west, seeing a Broadway show in NYC, or resting on any sandy beach.