Jenny Mitchell, Paralegal

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts, French Literature, Vassar College

  • Master of Arts, Teaching & Instructional Design, Seattle University

  • Process Improvement for Managers, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

  • Paralegal ABA Certification with distinction, UCLA

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Supported the UMK team that secured a federal trial victory on behalf of a minority shareholder in a breach of fiduciary duty and corporate waste case involving a $250 million company. The jury found the controlling shareholders, board members, and officers liable, and awarded over $21 million in damages … and counting.

  • Was part of the trial team that won appeal under the Texas’s Anti-SLAPP statute, convincing the appellate court reverse and dismiss claims for breach of contract, tortious interference, and civil conspiracy.

  • Supported successful representation of multiple former employees of a leading social media company in months-long federal criminal investigation, secured immunity for client.

With audacious finesse and a penchant for navigating the intricate web of legal complexities, Jenny thrives amidst the chaos that intimidates others. While some seek tranquility in meditation or yoga, Jenny finds her bliss in the clash of jurisdictions, local rules, and attorney preferences, fearlessly countering the chaos posed even by formidable opponents like Microsoft Office. From transforming clerical duties into feats of brilliance to championing initiatives like (then) Vice President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot, Jenny’s career is a testament to her unwavering dedication and tenacity.

Jenny is an avid Seattle Seahawks fan, a fair-weather Golden State Warriors Fan, and an enduring Stanford Cardinals fan. Jenny loves to swim & adores the beach. She was a 15-year company-member of StoryBook Theatre in Kirkland, Washington, still sings with her college band, and is often found at the movies, L.A. Opera, and attending shows at the Music Center, DTLA. She has two dogs – a smart, mean one and a sweet, clueless one. She has three children – all smart and sweet.