Jennifer  Ortega

Jennifer Ortega

Paralegal

Overview

Jennifer provides support to the firm’s Litigation and Energy Practice Groups. She assists with every step of a case, including trial preparation and written discovery, conducting legal research, analyzing case law, managing case-related documents, and preparing materials for evidentiary hearings.

Prior to joining Benesch, Jennifer served as a Corporate Project Assistant at Sidley Austin, where she supported both litigation and transactional matters. Her responsibilities included drafting and reviewing corporate governance documents, supporting trial teams, and conducting due diligence for M&A transactions. Fluent in Spanish, Jennifer has also provided Spanish-English interpretation and translation for pro bono immigration matters.  

Credentials

Education

Illinois State University, 2022, B.S., Public Relations
  • Seal of Biliteracy and Commendation Toward Bilingualism in Spanish & English
  • Dean’s List