Jennifer Babounakis is a seasoned legal professional with a dedicated focus on resolving intricate divorce, property, support, and custody matters through both litigation and mediation settings. With over fifteen years of experience as a family law attorney, Jennifer also serves as a skilled family law mediator, adept at facilitating resolutions for complex issues in divorce, property division, support, and custody matters. She is not only a trained mediator but also a collaborative law attorney, offering a comprehensive approach to conflict resolution.

Jennifer’s extensive background encompasses a deep understanding of mental health and financial issues, equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and resolve complex custody and property disputes both inside and outside the courtroom.

Before pursuing her legal career, Jennifer’s foundation in clinical social work specializing in family counseling and crisis management has proven invaluable in her legal practice. Drawing on her expertise in family counseling, she assists clients in managing the emotional challenges often inherent in family law cases. Jennifer’s profound comprehension of mental health and substance abuse issues prevalent in families undergoing divorce further enhances her ability to provide empathetic and effective representation.

During her time as a law student, Jennifer served as Chief Aide to Professor Nadine Strossen, the former President of the American Civil Liberties Union, and as an Associate Editor of the New York Law School Law Review. Following law school, Jennifer practiced at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen, and Hamilton, LLP in Washington D.C., focusing on complex financial and accounting investigations, commercial litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. Her experience also includes pro bono work on immigration cases, including an asylum appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Jennifer’s background in corporate law proves invaluable in assessing intricate equitable distribution issues like property valuation and division.

Jennifer Babounakis stands as a dedicated legal professional with a unique blend of expertise in family law, mediation, and collaborative law. Her commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate legal services sets her apart in navigating the complexities of family legal matters with integrity and empathy.