Jennifer Saunders is a Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP and a nationally respected authority in professional liability and legal ethics, bringing four decades of experience defending professionals in the legal, financial, real estate, insurance, and engineering industries. Certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization in legal malpractice, Jennifer counsels clients on errors and omissions claims, technology and data privacy disputes, media and contract conflicts, and represents attorneys in State Bar investigations and disciplinary proceedings. Her practice also includes pre-claim evaluations, litigation in state and federal courts, arbitration, and strategic guidance on risk management and professional responsibility.
Jennifer has extensive experience handling matters involving family law-related claims and has successfully litigated anti-SLAPP motions arising from dissolution proceedings. A former Chair and Vice Chair of the Professional Liability Defense Federation’s Legal Committee, she is a frequent speaker and author on professional responsibility and ethics in the evolving technological landscape. Her excellence has been consistently recognized by California Super Lawyers, The Daily Journal, and Martindale-Hubbell. Outside of her practice, Jennifer is an active volunteer with the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law and enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking, gardening, and being with her family.
