Jennifer Burnette Recognized in 40 Under 40 by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP is excited to announce that partner Jennifer Burnette was recognized in the 2019 40 Under 40 class by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Ms. Burnette advises clients that innovate in material and polymer sciences, chemistry/chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, and mechanical products. A result of her deep knowledge in the field, she ranks as one of the top practitioners in the field of chemical and pharmaceutical patent law in the Chicago area.
“Jennifer is a true leader within the firm” said Jeffrey Sharp, managing partner at Marshall Gerstein. “She has been a valuable member of numerous committees and now leads our chemical practice group. Clients and colleagues love her for being whip-smart and exceedingly personable. Jennifer easily bridges the gap between inventors, tech teams, business people and the patent office.”
Ms. Burnette is admitted in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She also sits on the woman’s board of the Adler Planetarium and has helped develop programs to support young women interested in pursuing STEM careers.
Ms. Burnette earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School, where she was Editor in Chief of The Minnesota Journal of Law, Science and Technology. She received her B.S. from Northwestern University.