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Jenna Brofsky

Jenna Brofsky

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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.

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’s practice includes counseling clients as part of due diligence for corporate deals. She also works closely with local startup companies, providing advice on employment matters that arise when hiring and employing a new workforce.

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Education 
Healthcare 
Life Sciences 

Services

Labor & Employment 
Non-Competes & Restrictive Covenants 
Traditional Labor Relations 

Recognition

  • Missouri Lawyers Media, 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

  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Kansas Women Attorneys Association
  • Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy, Graduate
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
Interplay

Ever since high school, Jonaie Johnson had a vision for an interactive and automated pet crate that would represent a significant advancement over other options available in the marketplace, and as she advanced to college and began to further develop the idea, it became clear to her that translating her vision into reality required a trusted resource that could provide a practical legal and business framework.

Jonaie teamed up with Husch Blackwell as part of the E-Scholars program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City at a biannual Speed Lawyering event where Husch Blackwell attorneys regularly volunteer their time to help early-stage entrepreneurs and companies address and overcome growth-stage legal issues.

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Alerts | December 16, 2021
Fifth Circuit Lifts Nationwide Ban on CMS Vaccine Mandate, Limiting Ban to Litigant States
Articles | December 07, 2021
Law360: What Vaccine Mandate Injunctions Mean For Health Employers (log-in required)
Alerts | December 01, 2021
U.S. District Courts in Missouri and Louisiana Enjoin CMS from Implementing COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in 50 States
Alerts | November 30, 2021
New Kansas Law Affecting Employer COVID-19 Policies
Blog | November 18, 2021
Stay Prepared: Create Your Customized COVID-19 Policy
Articles | July 09, 2021
Law360 Employment Authority: Claims That Mandatory Vaccines Are Illegal May Fail In Court (log-in required)
Alerts | July 1, 2021
50-state Update on Pending Legislation Pertaining to Employer-mandated Vaccinations
Alerts | June 14, 2021
[DISMISSED]: First Lawsuit Filed Challenging Private Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccine
Alerts | June 01, 2021
EEOC Allows Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Incentives
Podcast | January 13, 2021
COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: The Latest on Testing and Vaccinating Employees
Alerts | December 23, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Checklist
Alerts | December 18, 2020
EEOC Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance, Allowing Employer Mandates
Articles | November 25, 2020
Bloomberg Law Insight: As More States Legalize Marijuana, Employers Need These Guidelines
Alerts | November 10, 2020
Guidelines for Employers as More States Legalize Marijuana
Video | September 15, 2020
[VIDEO] Return-to-Work Policy Generator
Alerts | February 28, 2019
Missouri Supreme Court Opines on Scope of Sex Discrimination Prohibited Under Missouri State Law

On February 26, 2019, the Missouri Supreme Court, sitting en banc, released two first impression cases relating to the scope of prohibited sex discrimination under the Missouri Human Rights Act (“the MHRA”). 

Event | May 11, 2021
Speaker, "Transgender and Non-Binary: Workplace Culture," Central Exchange
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 31, 2021
Speaker, "COVID-19 Vaccine Rights of Employers and Employees," Missouri Lawyers Media
Speaking Engagements | March 5, 2021
Speaker, "Vaccines, Testing & Legal Considerations," Mid-America Health Care Coalition Return to Work Town Hall Series
Speaking Engagements | February 16, 2021
Speaker, "Developing a COVID-19 Vaccination Plan," IPMA-HR Greater St. Louis Chapter
Speaking Engagements | December 17, 2020
Speaker, "Employment Issues Associated with the COVID Vaccine: Legal and Practical," Missouri Health Care Association
Speaking Engagements | December 16, 2020
Speaker, "Legal Considerations for COVID-19 Testing & Vaccines in the Workplace," Greater KC Society of Healthcare Attorneys
Webinar | December 2020
COVID-19 Vaccines for Your Workplace - What You Should Know and How to Prepare
Webinar | September 2020
Labor & Employment Virtual Series - Kansas/Missouri Program
Seminars | October 31, 2019
Fall Labor and Employment Seminar - Kansas City
Media Mentions | December 03, 2021
CNN: Losing your job because of vaccine mandates? You can collect unemployment benefits in these states.
Media Mentions | July 13, 2021
The Washington Post: Opinion: Republicans are dismantling the right to vote. But they've enshrined the right to infect.
Media Mentions | July 09, 2021
Law360: Employment Authority: COVID Shots At Work & Noncompetes (log-in required)
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
The State: SC won't mandate vaccinations, but employers can. Will they require COVID shots?
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
The Island Packet: SC won't mandate vaccinations, but employers can. Will they require COVID shots?
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
The Sun News: SC won't mandate vaccinations, but employers can. Will they require COVID shots?
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
The News & Observer: SC won't mandate vaccinations, but employers can. Will they require COVID shots?
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
The Herald-Sun: SC won't mandate vaccinations, but employers can. Will they require COVID shots?
Media Mentions | June 18, 2021
The Charlotte Observer: SC won't mandate vaccinations, but employers can. Will they require COVID shots?
Media Mentions | June 14, 2021
Credit Union Times: Credit Unions Navigate Vaccine Challenges (log-in required)
Media Mentions | May 10, 2021
Charleston Gazette-Mail: Tom Crouser: Are vaccinations required for work? (Opinion)
News Releases | March 23, 2021
Husch Blackwell Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Generator
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.

Media Mentions | June 12, 2020
The American Lawyer Litigation Daily: And the LOTW Runners Up... (log-in required)
News Releases | June 04, 2020
Husch Blackwell Launches Return-to-Work Policy Generator Tool
Outside the Office

Jenna loves to spend time with her family and outside, tending her vegetable garden, jogging around the neighborhood and participating in yoga on the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. She and her husband volunteer and support a number of local causes.

Community Leadership

Jenna is proud to serve as an elected member of the Kansas City metro area's Fairway City Council for Ward 4.

At a local Kansas public school, Jenna serves as a coach for Girls on the Run, a program that seeks to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running.

Jenna is past president of the Young Professional Board at Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), a nonprofit working to assist refugees and others to achieve self-reliance. She is currently a committee member for their annual fundraising event, Global Table.

She is also Chair of the Advisory Council for the inaugural 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.

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