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Jennifer M. Waterworth

Associate

T: 612.347.9190
jwaterworth@meagher.com
F: 612.877.3083

Main Biography

Jennifer focuses her practice on the defense of healthcare professionals in Minnesota and Wisconsin against claims of medical malpractice.  She is recognized as a Rising Star in this area by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. 

Jennifer successfully helps clients resolve complex professional liability litigation matters through mediation, arbitration, summary judgment, trial, and appeals in both the state and federal court systems.  

After law school, Jennifer was a clerk in Hennepin County District Court.  While in law school, she was a legal intern assisting the Grand Forks County State Attorney's Office. 

Outside the office, Jennifer enjoys travel, running and spending time with her friends and family. 

Prior Experience

  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary E. Steenson DuFresne, Hennepin County District Court
  • Managing Editor, North Dakota Law Review, 1999-2000

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Ramsey County Bar Association
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers

Accolades

  • Recognized as a Rising Star, 2008-2011

Speaking Engagements and Published Articles

  • Comment, "The North Dakota Supreme Court Recognizes That Stay-At-Home-Dad Was Not Discriminated Against Due to His Non-Traditional Role: Hogue v. Hogue" 75 N.D. L. Rev. 391 (1999)

Education

  • University of North Dakota School of Law
    ,
    J.D., with distinction
    ,
    2000
  • North Dakota State University
    ,
    B.S.
    ,
    1997

State Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 2001
  • Wisconsin, 2007

Federal Court Admissions

  • United States District Court, District of Minnesota, 2002