Jennifer J. Kalas

Senior Counsel

Schererville, IN

She/Her

"I approach cases with common sense and street smarts to reach my clients' desired goals in the most effective way."

219-864-4521

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Jennifer J. Kalas

Senior Counsel

Schererville, IN

She/Her

"I approach cases with common sense and street smarts to reach my clients' desired goals in the most effective way."

219-864-4521

Email amthbGFzQGhpbnNoYXdsYXcuY29t

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About Jennifer

With more than 30 years of experience, Jennifer focuses her litigation practice on auto accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, trucking, and bad faith insurance disputes. She is also experienced in employment, asbestos, consumer and class action matters, as well as life, health, and disability ERISA cases in state and federal courts in Indiana and Illinois.

Areas of Focus

Services:

Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America®, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, 2023 – 2026
Martindale-Hubbell, Distinguished® Peer Rating
Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso University Law Review, Articles Editor

Credentials

Education

Valparaiso University School of Law, JD, summa cum laude, 1993
University of Evansville, BS, summa cum laude, 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Indiana

Court Admissions

US District Court for the Central District of Illinois
US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Thought Leadership

Presentations

Co-Presenter, "Engineering Statutes and Rules for Indiana Professional Engineers," Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, Webinar, May 27, 2020

Co-Presenter, "Professional Engineering Practice Act and Rules for Indiana PE's," Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, Webinar, May 9, 2018
Co-Presenter, "Reflection on the Shipley v. Tyco Case & the Myriad of Issues Presented," ICLEF Advanced Worker's Compensation: A Masters Series Seminar CLE, March 7, 2018
"Indiana Statutes and Rules for Professional Engineers," Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, Springfield, Illinois, May 2016
"Professional Engineering Practice Act and Rules for Indiana PE's," Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, Webinar, May 2014

Event

Kevin Sido and Jennifer Kalas to Present Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Webinar, May 7, 2014

Hinshaw Alerts

Hinshaw Newsletter

Consumer & Class Action Litigation Newsletter - April 2016 Edition, Apr 18, 2016

Press Releases

Interests

Did you know...

Jennifer loves a good meal in a nice restaurant and will travel the world over to find her next favorite.

Thought Leadership

Presentations

Co-Presenter, "Engineering Statutes and Rules for Indiana Professional Engineers," Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, Webinar, May 27, 2020

Co-Presenter, "Professional Engineering Practice Act and Rules for Indiana PE's," Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, Webinar, May 9, 2018
Co-Presenter, "Reflection on the Shipley v. Tyco Case & the Myriad of Issues Presented," ICLEF Advanced Worker's Compensation: A Masters Series Seminar CLE, March 7, 2018
"Indiana Statutes and Rules for Professional Engineers," Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, Springfield, Illinois, May 2016
"Professional Engineering Practice Act and Rules for Indiana PE's," Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, Webinar, May 2014