Jennifer Ostertag is a highly respected attorney who passionately advocates for employees facing harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. With a strong focus on justice and equality, she has dedicated her career to fighting for the rights of individuals who have been unjustly treated. In addition to her expertise in employment law, Jennifer has also represented clients who have suffered personal injuries due to the negligence of others.
Prior to joining the esteemed Genie Harrison Law Firm, Jennifer served as associate general counsel for a prominent Internet search engine company. Building on that experience, she spent two decades as lead counsel at top-tier law firms in Los Angeles, litigating and trying employment and personal injury cases. Her extensive background and commitment to her clients led her to become a Senior Attorney at the Genie Harrison Law Firm, where she continues to champion justice for those in need.
Jennifer's exceptional legal skills and accomplishments have earned her numerous accolades. She was honored by Southern California Super Lawyers in Plaintiff's Employment Litigation and Personal Injury matters in 2014, as well as from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, she was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2008 to 2013, a distinction bestowed upon only 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 in Southern California.
Throughout her career, Jennifer has secured impressive settlements and verdicts on behalf of her clients. Notable examples include a $3.3 million jury verdict against the owners of a Mexican hotel chain for breaching an exclusive booking contract in the case of Van Laningham vs. Van Wormer, Inc. et al. She also obtained a $1.125 million settlement for a generator technician who suffered a brain injury due to national origin discrimination, a $1.675 million settlement for a construction worker who sustained a spinal crush injury from a fallen wall, and a $2.5 million settlement for a plaintiff involved in a car collision with a tractor-trailer.
Jennifer's educational background includes growing up in France, where she earned her Baccalauréat Economique et Social. She further pursued her academic journey at Loyola Marymount University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree, before graduating from Loyola Law School.
Admitted to practice before California state courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Central District of California, Jennifer is an esteemed member of the legal community in Los Angeles. She serves as a valued member of the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, holds a position on the Executive Committee for the Beverly Hills Bar Association Employment Law Section, and is actively involved in the Women Empowering Women Section. Jennifer also contributes her expertise as a member of the American Association for Justice's International Relations Committee, the Consumer Attorneys of California, and the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. From 2020 to 2022, she chaired the Beverly Hills Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, showcasing her leadership skills and dedication to her profession.
Jennifer's multicultural background has equipped her with fluency in French, allowing her to effectively communicate and represent clients from diverse backgrounds.
With her unwavering commitment to justice, extensive experience, and exceptional track record, Jennifer Ostertag is a trusted advocate for individuals seeking legal recourse in employment and personal injury cases.
