小黄鸭视频

Skip to Main Content
Overview

Clients benefit from having Jenna on their team, whether they need routine labor and employment counseling or representation for complex litigation.

Jenna frequently advises employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as numerous wage payment statutes. She enjoys helping her clients navigate the law and maintain a positive and productive workforce.

Jenna remains at-the-ready to conduct workplace investigations involving complaints by employees and third parties. She also advises on and litigates issues involving non-competition obligations.  

Understanding that litigation can be an unwanted distraction, Jenna makes clients' problems her problems so clients can focus on running their businesses. She has experience in federal and state courts and represents clients in mediation and arbitration.

Jenna provides support to businesses and organizations across industries and is well-versed on employment issues that arise in healthcare specifically, as a member of the firm's healthcare group. 

Industries

Services

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
    • Labor and Employment Law - Employee, 2024 and 2025
    • Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2024 and 2025
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2024 and 2025
  • Benchmark Litigation, 40 & Under List, 2024
  • Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, High Honors, 2022
  • Missouri Lawyers Media
    • Women’s Justice Awards, Pro Bono Award, 2023
    • Up & Coming, 2020
  • Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, 2016 Pro Bono Honor Roll

Education

  • J.D., The George Washington University Law School
    • high honors
    • Order of the Coif
    • The George Washington Law Review
  • B.A., Brandeis University
    • magna cum laude

Admissions

  • Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
  • Kansas
  • U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
  • District of Columbia
  • New York

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • American Health Law Association, Vice Chair of Education, Labor and Employment Practice Group
  • Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion, Cornell University - School of Industrial and Labor Relations
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Kansas Women Attorneys Association
  • Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy, Graduate

Languages

  • Spanish, professional proficiency
Proud to be certified through Cornell's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program.
2024 Pro Bono Contributor
Featured Experience

Employer Wins Total Defense Victory in Discrimination Case

Jenna, as second chair of the trial team, won a trial victory for an employer that was sued by a former director-level employee who alleged 20 claims under state and federal anti-discrimination laws (Title VII, Section 1981, the Equal Pay Act and the Missouri Human Rights Act) and state tort claims for defamation and invasion of privacy and publicity. The employee alleged discrimination and harassment based on gender, religion, race and national origin, as well as retaliation. Before trial, upon the employer’s motion, the court disposed of 13 claims. Following a week-long trial, the federal jury found in the employer’s favor on all seven remaining claims of gender, race and national origin discrimination and retaliation under federal law.


Additional Experience
  • Obtained total defense jury verdict in claims regarding discrimination, harassment and retaliation against large healthcare client.
  • Served as lead associate on multimillion-dollar withdrawal liability arbitrations.
  • Obtained summary judgment on Missouri employment and tort claims in federal court.
Case Studies
Student Entrepreneur Launches Interplay With Pro Bono Assistance

Our team provided corporate, intellectual property, and employment law advice to help a young entrepreneur launch her business.

Blog | January 22, 2025
Articles | August 06, 2024
Legal Updates | May 10, 2024
EEOC Finalizes Workplace Harassment Guidance
Articles | February 28, 2024
Blog | October 11, 2023
Blog | May 16, 2023
Blog | May 08, 2023
Blog | July 14, 2022
Articles | December 07, 2021
Legal Updates | November 30, 2021
New Kansas Law Affecting Employer COVID-19 Policies
Blog | November 18, 2021
Articles | July 09, 2021
Legal Updates | December 23, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Checklist
Articles | November 25, 2020
Video | September 15, 2020
Return-to-Work Policy Generator - Video
Webinar | September 12, 2024
2024 Annual Labor and Employment Legal Update
Speaking Engagements | April 14, 2023
Speaking Engagements | May 10, 2022
Event | May 11, 2021
Webinar | April 22, 2021
Vaccinations, Testing and Other COVID-Related Issues for Public School Districts

Emerging Issues in Urban Education Webinar Series

Speaking Engagements | March 5, 2021
Media Mentions | October 23, 2024
Media Mentions | February 16, 2024
Media Mentions | November 10, 2023
Media Mentions | May 11, 2023
Media Mentions | March 10, 2023
Firm News | February 14, 2023
2022 Pro Bono Impact Report
Media Mentions | February 13, 2023
Media Mentions | November 16, 2022
News Releases | November 07, 2022
小黄鸭视频 Elects 29 to 2023 New Partner Class
Media Mentions | December 03, 2021
Media Mentions | July 13, 2021
Media Mentions | July 09, 2021
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
Media Mentions | June 14, 2021
Media Mentions | May 10, 2021
News Releases | August 18, 2020
Jenna Brofsky to Receive 2020 Missouri Lawyers Media Up & Coming Award

Brofsky was part of a team that in June launched a tool to help small and mid-market businesses return to their worksites during COVID-19 by developing Return-to-Work policies that comply with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Outside the Office

Jenna loves to spend time with her family, including her two young sons. She also enjoys tending her vegetable garden and jogging around the neighborhood. She and her husband volunteer and support a number of local causes.

Community Leadership

Jenna is proud to serve as an elected member and Council President for the Kansas City metro area's Fairway City Council.

Jenna also serves on the Board of Trustees for Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), a nonprofit working to assist refugees and immigrants. Jenna is the past president of JVS’ Young Professional Board.

Previously, Jenna served as a coach for Girls on the Run at a local Kansas Public School. Girls on the Run is a program that seeks to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running.

Jenna has also chaired the Advisory Council for the Kansas City chapter of AVODAH, a national nonprofit working to strengthen the Jewish community’s fight against the causes and effects of poverty in the United States. Prior to law school, Jenna devoted one year to AVODAH’s Service Corps.