Jen Overall

Experience

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  Domestic Violence Clinic & International Women's Human Rights Clinic

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  Office Manager
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  Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Summer Associate

  In lieu of accepting her offer at Orrick, after law school Jennifer joined the structured finance team that made a lateral move from Orrick to open the DC Office of Chapman and Cutler.

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  Chapman and Cutler LLP

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2015

  Associate

  Banking, Asset SecuritizationJennifer represented issuers, underwriters, agents and sponsors in a range of asset-backed securities transactions. She gained experience in multiple asset classes, including credit card receivables, automotive loans, leases and floorplan financing arrangements, and trade receivables.

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  Georgetown University Law Center

  Jan 2015 - May 2017

  Adjunct Professor

  Jennifer taught a legal writing seminar for upper-class students interested in transactional practice for three years. In 2017, she also taught an experiential course for first year students on the process of closing a transaction.

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  K&L Gates

  Apr 2015 - Feb 2016

  Associate

  See Mayer Brown above. In 2012, the Consumer Financial Services practice group at K&L made a lateral move to join Mayer Brown.

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  Mayer Brown

  Mar 2016 - Jan 2018

  Associate

  Financial Services Regulatory & Enforcement - Consumer Financial ServicesJennifer counseled clients on a range of transactional, finance and regulatory matters, including mortgage servicing rights and whole-loan transactions, structured finance transactions, securitizations and regulatory compliance matters, principally for financial services clients.

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  Wise Crossings Coaching & Consulting LLC

  Jan 2018 - now

  Owner

  Offering coaching and facilitation services to high-achieving women and professional services organizations.

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  Goodwin

  May 2018 - Oct 2019

  Learning & Professional Development Manager

  Jennifer managed various firmwide learning and development programs, including coaching attorneys and staff on an array of leadership and professional comptencies. Her portfolio of programs included legal and professional skills training programs, organizational change and development initiatives designed to improve feedback systems, and supervising the development and deployment internal coaching resources.

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  Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

  Senior Manager - Learning, Development, & Inclusion

  Jennifer led a team of professionals in designing, implementing and assessing professional development and training programs for attorneys and patent professionals at all stages of their careers, including onboarding/integration, legal and professional skills training, mentorship and advising, performance management and reviews, and career progression and advancement. Jennifer also co-chaired the firm's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, supporting strategic planning, program design, and project management in support of the firm's commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Jennifer also provided 1:1 coaching to the firm's attorneys and legal professionals. Show less

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  BetterUp

  Jun 2021 - May 2022

  Fellow Coach

  Provided 1:1 coaching to leaders (Manager and Director levels) in a wide array of industries and roles on individual and organizational goals for development. Launched and debriefed 360-degree feedback process and assessment. Analyzed and debriefed leadership and well-being assessment results.

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  Analysis Group

  Jul 2022 - now

  • Sr. Learning & Development Program Manager

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Learning & Development Program Manager

    Jul 2022 - Jan 2025