Jennifer is an attorney with over 17 years experience, and is passionate about the law and her clients.
In December of 2006, Jennifer began her journey as an attorney working for the Law Office of Lucy Avedissian, specializing in Immigration Law with a focus on Family, Employment, and Asylum Petitions. In May of 2008, Jennifer began to pursue the practice of family law, at Lizarraga Law, APC. Jennifer continued to practice both immigration and family law, until December of 2012, when she left the Law Office of Lucy Avedissian to focus exclusively on family law. Jennifer practiced family law at Lizarraga Law, APC, and later at Shulman Family Law Group, until June of 2021. While employed at Lizarraga Law, APC and later Shulman Family Law Group, Jennifer worked on a vast array of cases, including high-asset/high net worth dissolutions and complex custody proceedings. Jennifer is uniquely qualified to assist her clients navigate through legal issues that affect them and often their families. Jennifer prides herself on bringing empathy and care to the practice of law, as she understands she is guiding clients through some of the most important moments of their lives.
Jennifer was born in Sedalia, Missouri and raised in Burlington, Iowa. Jennifer attended Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy. While at Webster University, Jennifer was a research assistant to Professor Katherine Parsons and assisted in establishing the first Ethics program at Webster University with emphasis on moral ethics, medical ethics, and environmental ethics. Jennifer was also the President of the Philosophy Club at Webster University from 2000–2001. In 2003 Jennifer moved to Los Angeles and attended Southwestern Law School. During her time at Southwestern, Jennifer was on the Dean’s List; the President of OUTlaw and a member of the National Lawyers Guild. After graduating from law school in May of 2006, Jennifer was admitted to the California bar in December of 2006.
In her spare time, Jennifer loves exploring the mountains of Ojai, spending time in nature, traveling, dancing, singing, reading, and embracing all the joy and wonder of life.