Genavieve C. Jaffe
Genavieve C. Jaffe
Senior Counsel
(Admitted only in New York)
She/Her
"Legal results matter, but lasting success comes from trust, strong relationships, and truly understanding our clients’ goals. That’s the foundation of my approach to every case."

Genavieve C. Jaffe
Senior Counsel
(Admitted only in New York)
She/Her
"Legal results matter, but lasting success comes from trust, strong relationships, and truly understanding our clients’ goals. That’s the foundation of my approach to every case."
About Gena
As a trusted advisor to clients in the financial services industry, Gena brings experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities litigation, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitrations, providing strategic guidance to help her clients navigate complex legal challenges. Gena’s decade-long tenure as a solo practitioner sharpened her ability to craft persuasive arguments, conduct in-depth legal research, and negotiate effectively, equipping her with the versatility and resourcefulness to handle a wide range of legal issues.
Areas of Focus
Recognition
- Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
- Daniel Austin Memorial Scholarship
- Presidential Merit Scholarship
- Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot: Captain, 2012; Third Best Individual Oralist, 2012; Best Oralist, Vienna, Austria, 2011; Honorable Mention, Claimant's Brief; Honorable Mention for Respondent's Brief, 2011; Overall Tournament of Champions Competition, Arbitration Round Champions; St. John's Hugh L. Carey Center for Dispute Resolution and FINRA, 2011, Securities Dispute Resolution Triathlon, Team Member
- National Moot Court Team Alternate, 2011
- Lambda Legal Society, President
- The Student Bar Association, Vice President
- Dean's List Student of the Year
Credentials
Education
- Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, JD, magna cum laude, 2012
- Pennsylvania State University, BA, 2007
Bar Admissions
New York*
*Admitted Only in New York
Interests
Did you know...
Gena was a nationally competitive gymnast growing up and earned a full scholarship to Penn State. We Are!
Gena honed some of her lawyering skills on the stage before the courtroom. A former musical theatre performer in college, she once dreamed of Broadway—but these days, she’s happy to be in the audience.
A native of Philadelphia, she will always root for the Phillies and the Eagles. Go Birds!
Community/Civic Activities
- Connecting Rainbows, LLC, Founder