Biography
JENNIFER KUO focuses her practice on commercial litigation and financial compliance matters.
While attending the University of Chicago Law School, Jennifer served as the editor-in-chief of the Chicago Journal of International Law. Jennifer also participated in the SEC Scholars Program at the Commission’s Division of Enforcement.
Prior to law school, Jennifer worked as a management consultant in the Finance practice of a global consulting firm.
Experience
Representative Matters
- Member of trial team for Monsanto in a four-plaintiff Roundup trial in Jefferson City, Missouri. The trial team moved for a mistrial when, during trial, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Monsanto Company v. Durnell (June 25, 2026) that plaintiffs’ state law-based failure-to-warn claims were preempted by federal law. The court declared a mistrial the day after the ruling.
Community Involvement
Pro Bono
Prior to joining Sidley, Jennifer served as a Fellow with Everytown for Gun Safety, where she supported the Affirmative Litigation and Second Amendment teams. Jennifer maintains an active housing pro bono practice.
Credentials
Admissions & Certifications
- 美国华府哥伦比亚特区
Education
- 美国芝加哥大学法学院, 法学博士, 2025
- University of Illinois, B.S., B.A., 2020, High Honors
Languages
- 中文