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Introduction
Jennifer Jovcevski is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s M&A and Corporate Transactions practice group. Jennifer represents businesses in commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and advises clients on general corporate matters and corporate governance. Jennifer also serves as outside counsel to charter schools in matters relating to legal requirements and best practices in connection with governance and operational matters. Jennifer is also the founder and host of Nixon Peabody’s podcast, She Talks Law, available on Apple and Spotify.
My focus
General Corporate
I counsel public and private companies of all sizes on a variety of corporate and business law matters, including, but not limited to, entity formation, organizational documents, preparation of vendor agreements, negotiating and preparing commercial contracts, licensing, and corporate governance. I help my clients address complex commercial issues using thoughtful legal solutions to protect their interests while maintaining and maximizing their relationships with vendors, suppliers, shareholders, and customers. My client base spans across many industries, ranging from food and beverage to lenders to cannabis to professional services, education, and health care.
Mergers and Acquisitions
I also counsel clients in the negotiation and management of business acquisitions, mergers, and sales. I represent both targets and acquirers in these transactions and work to help my clients manage risk between parties to these agreements to maximize profit and ensure successful closings. In each transaction, my focus is on acting as a team member and resource for my clients every step of the way to accomplish their objectives in a thorough and efficient manner.
Charter School Representation
As a former Teach for America teacher turned lawyer, I have represented a number of charter schools in all areas of operation from startup to dissolution. This includes corporate governance and compliance, formation, tax exempt status (obtaining and maintaining), real estate (leasing, purchase/development, and financing), education corporation mergers, education services (management) agreements, “Friends Of” organizations, application renewal, and regulatory affairs. With the assistance of the firm’s Nonprofit team, I am well equipped to help your school navigate the legal and political hurdles charter schools face on a daily basis, so you can maximize what is most important, ensuring an alternative quality education for your students.
Looking ahead
Small businesses and middle-market companies require a fresh, inventive perspective in this “new normal.” As customer, clients, distributors, vendors, lenders, employees, and investors acclimate to recent global economic and political shifts, businesses large and small need careful legal guidance, particularly in areas surrounding corporate structure, workplace safety, cybersecurity, licensing, and restructuring and reprioritizing business models with an intersectional lens.
Insights
- “Distressed M&A Toolkit for Transactional Attorneys,” MCBA CLE, April 26, 2023
- “Closing the gender gap one deal at a time: A glimpse into women in M&A,” Rochester Business Journal, June 8, 2022
- “Gender Equity and Inclusion for Lawyers in a Post Pandemic World,” Nixon Peabody CLE program, March 2022
- “Advancing gender and racial equity in the retail, CPG and grocery industries,” Nixon Peabody Blog, October 12, 2021
In the news
Greater Rochester Chamber names Nixon Peabody attorney Jennifer Jovcevski as finalist for ATHENA International Young Professional Award®
Nov 17, 2022In this press release, Nixon Peabody LLP announces that Jennifer Jovcevski has been selected by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Women’s Council as a finalist for the 2023 ATHENA International Young Professional Award®.
- Rochester Business Journal
‘Forty under 40’ honorees announced
Sep 12, 2022Rochester Corporate associate Jennifer Jovcevski, founder and host of NP’s “She Talks Law” podcast, is featured in this article as one of the publication’s “Forty under 40” honorees for 2022. The article notes that honorees are recognized for their community service and commitment to inspiring change in the Western New York region.
- Rochester Business Journal
Closing the gender gap one deal at a time: A glimpse into women in M&A
This article contributed by Rochester M&A and Corporate Transactions associate Jennifer Jovcevski focuses on opportunities to improve gender parity in the M&A industry and progress that has been made. Jennifer, founder and host of NP’s She Talks Law podcast, also highlights NP’s Move the Needle goal of increasing diversity among the firm’s equity partnership ranks and the workflow app NP is piloting.June 8, 2022 - The Daily Record
GRAWA installs new board
This article on a recent Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys ceremony mentions Rochester Corporate associate Jen Jovcevski for being selected as the organization’s membership chair. This marks Jen’s fourth year on the GRAWA board.May 27, 2022 - Rochester Business Journal
Team from Nixon Peabody helps surgical practice expand
This feature article, focusing on NP client New York Bariatric Group’s expansion into Oklahoma and Arkansas, includes Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green and Long Island Healthcare partner Michele Masucci for leading the all-female team that advised NYBG. Lori is also quoted on how the transaction could serve as a blueprint for other medical practices looking to affiliate with a management services organization and expand. The NP team also included Rochester Corporate associate Jennifer Jovcevski, and Long Island associate Jennifer Greco and New York associate Jena Grady, both in the Healthcare group.Dec 30, 2021 - Long Island Business News
Bariatric practice expands into Oklahoma, Arkansas
This feature article, focusing on NP client New York Bariatric Group’s expansion into Oklahoma and Arkansas, includes Long Island Healthcare partner Michele Masucci and Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green for leading the team that advised NYBG. Michele is also quoted on our firm’s work with NYBG. The NP team also included Long Island associate Jennifer Greco and New York associate Jena Grady, both in the Healthcare group; and Rochester Corporate associate Jennifer Jovcevski.Dec 16, 2021
Admitted to practice
New York
Education
Florida State University, B.A., magna cum laude
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., cum laude
Syracuse University School of Education, M.A., summa cum laude
Professional activities
- Host and Creator, She Talks Law podcast
- Elected Director, Board of Directors, Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys
- Elected Trustee, Board of Trustees, Young Women College Preparatory Charter School
- Member, United Way
- Member, Women's Council of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
- Elected Councilperson, Business Law Council, Monroe County Bar Association
- Member, New York State Bar Association
Recognition
- Finalist, Women’s Council of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, “ATHENA International Young Professional’s Award” (winner to be announced February 2023) celebrating women under 40 years old for their professional excellence and civic contributions
- Selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2023 recognition in the field of Corporate Law
- Recipient of the Rochester Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” award in 2022 in recognition of civic and professional achievements
- Finalist for TechRochester’s “Woman of the Year” award in 2022 recognizing women who made significant contributions to the technology industry
- Recipient of firmwide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award (November 2021) recognizing Jennifer’s ongoing commitment and contributions to DEI initiatives in the firm and in her legal practice
- Recipient of the Daily Record’s Excellence in Law Up and Coming Attorney Award in 2019 recognizing attorneys for their professional accomplishment, community service and strong commitment to the legal profession early on in their careers
- Recipient of the SuperLawyer’s Rising Star Award 2015-present
- Founding Corps Member, Jacksonville Corps, Teach for America 2009
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