Jennifer Elizabeth Brevorka

Jennifer E. Brevorka (Jenny) is a partner in the firm's Toronto office and has a broad cross-border litigation practice. With extensive legal experience in the U.S. and Canada, Jenny has a comprehensive understanding of cross-border legal complexities and provides strategic guidance for the firm’s Canadian clients.

Jenny is an experienced trial lawyer who defends executives or companies accused of contract breaches, white-collar crimes, corporate misconduct, or malfeasance. Jenny has tried more than a dozen cases to juries in the U.S. She holds the Q. Arb. designation in Canada, where she may serve as an arbitrator or represent clients in arbitrations.

Jenny also has ex perience in franchise law and guides Canadian franchisors through the intricacies of U.S. federal and state franchise regulations while focusing on seamless market entry and robust system growth. Her expertise includes negotiating franchise agreements for single or multi-unit franchise deals; navigating state franchise registration processes; and assisting franchisors facing investigations by regulators or litigation from franchisees. Jenny offers proactive advice on compliance, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution to franchisors so they may have successful and sustainable U.S. operations.

With a graduate degree in journalism and experience as a newspaper reporter, Jenny brings a unique perspective to her practice. She is a magna cum laude graduate from Duke Law School and obtained a B.A. in history from Yale College. Jenny is actively licensed in Texas, New York, Florida, and Ontario, where she is also a registered Foreign Legal Consultant. Jenny is a member of the American Bar Association (Franchise Forum), the Canadian Franchise Association, the Ontario Bar Association (Franchise Law Section), and The Advocates’ Society.