Jennifer K. Emmel

Jennifer Emmel joined Beasley Allen in 2013 and primarily focuses on social media cases within the California JCCP and MDL in the California federal court. She also works on talcum powder and kratom cases.

She has long been interested in the role court decisions played in impacting not only legal precedent but also in driving legislative and social changes.  With a PhD in biomedical science, she excels at applying scientific principles to legal cases and works with experts to educate courts and juries regarding how specific products or devices harm individuals. Through her work on mass tort lawsuits, she shines a light on the need for stronger consumer protection. One of her most memorable cases is against Johnson & Johnson, involving the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer.   Despite the company’s vigorous defense of its product, the litigation ultimately raised public awareness, prompting the FDA to test baby powder and find asbestos in the baby powder. This led to J&J pulling the talc-based baby powder from the market in the U.S. and other countries, protecting millions of women from future exposure to a harmful product.

Jennifer is actively involved with the American Association for Justice and serves on the Board of Directors for The Bridge Center for Health Education. She also volunteers with the Alabama State Bar and the Montgomery County Volunteer Lawyers Program. Jennifer has been a member of the Alabama State Bar since 2012.

In her free time, Jennifer loves exploring the great outdoors and traveling. She enjoys activities like hiking, camping, diving, and running, which boost her mental and physical well-being. Traveling allows her to experience the world’s geological wonders and diverse environments, and immerse herself in different cultures and their rich histories.

Education

Jennifer started her academic journey with a biology degree and a double minor in physics and chemistry from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. She then pursued a Ph.D. in biomedical science, focusing on molecular oncology, at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

While in graduate school, Jennifer’s award-winning research in neuroscience and molecular oncology took her to international conferences in Paris and Mexico City. She then spent two years in Boston with a consulting firm focused on due diligence and mergers and acquisitions. Jennifer has also taught college courses in biology, chemistry, medical terminology, and anatomy.

Jennifer earned her law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law in Washington state. While in law school, she interned at the Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office, gaining valuable courtroom experience and even serving as lead counsel in a multiple-felony trial. She then moved to northern Alabama to practice criminal and family law.

Licenses

• Alabama (2012)