Jenelle E. La Chuisa
Jenelle E. La Chuisa
Partner
She/Her
"I enjoy finding cost-effective, efficient solutions for clients and creating a roadmap to a successful, early resolution from the start."

Jenelle E. La Chuisa
Partner
She/Her
"I enjoy finding cost-effective, efficient solutions for clients and creating a roadmap to a successful, early resolution from the start."
About Jenelle
As a litigator and arbitrator, Jenelle represents individuals and companies in international and domestic business, insurance coverage, and bad faith disputes. Her practice covers more than two decades of handling business contracts, business torts, fraud, and conspiracy disputes, including the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitration awards. She advocates for insurers, managing cases ranging from complex coverage disputes and first-party commercial property claims to bad faith issues arising out of commercial general liability, property, professional liability, aviation, marine, and builders risk policies. Jenelle delivers practical solutions to the intricate business challenges her clients face.
Jenelle co-chairs Hinshaw's Pro Bono and Community Involvement Committee in Ft. Lauderdale, overseeing volunteer opportunities for pro bono projects and community events. She serves on the Board of Directors for Legal Aid Service of Broward County. In recognition of her pro bono advocacy, she received the Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award for the 17th Judicial Circuit, the 2024 Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award, the Daily Business Review 2025 Florida Legal Award for ESG Impact, and the John Edward Smith Pro Bono Award for Child Advocacy.
Prior to joining Hinshaw, Jenelle broadened her litigation and arbitration experience with firms throughout Florida, including her solo practice, La Chuisa Law.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Secured summary judgment for an insurer in an aviation coverage dispute involving damages exceeding $1.2 million, ruling there was no duty to defend or indemnify. The court determined that the underlying lawsuit did not trigger additional insured coverage, as the allegations were not related to the acts or omissions of the named insured, either in whole or in part.
- Secured a complete win for a Hong Kong-based creditor, in a Florida district court. The court ruled in favor of our client, awarding over $575,000 against the debtor's attorney and more than $8.3 million against their client. The debtor and their attorney failed to move to vacate the awards within the three-month limitation period specified under the Federal Arbitration Act.
- Achieved a successful defense in a bad faith claim concerning the determination of resident relative status under the insured’s auto policy.
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Obtained a defense verdict in arbitration for a Florida-based assisted living facility.
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Obtained judgment on the pleadings in a COVID-19 business interruption lawsuit brought by various hotel and casino properties.
Recognition
- Daily Business Review, Florida Legal Award Finalist for ESG Impacts, 2025
- Florida Bar, President’s Pro Bono Service Award, 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, 2025
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2016 – 2025; Rising Star, 2009 – 2011, 2013 – 2015
- Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award, 2024
- Florida Trend, Florida's Legal Elite Up and Coming, 2014 – 2015
- John Edward Smith Pro Bono Award, Child Advocacy
- St. Thomas University School of Law, Florida Bar Foundation Fellowship
Credentials
Education
- St. Thomas University School of Law, JD, cum laude, 2000
- University of Rochester, BA, cum laude, 1997
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Florida
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- US District Court for the District of Columbia
- US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- US District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Languages
- Spanish
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "LGBTQ+ Issues in the Legal Profession," Hinshaw University, CLE Webinar, August 21, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Attorney Challenges & Legal Changes," Hinshaw University, CLE Webinar, August 14, 2025
- Panelist, "Can Insurance Protect Us? A U.S. and Canadian Perspective," Annual Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair, New York, New York, July 29, 2025
Events
In The News
Press Releases
- Jenelle E. La Chuisa Honored as Recipient of 2025 Florida Legal Award for ESG Impact (Pro Bono), Apr 8, 2025
- Jenelle E. La Chuisa Appointed to Board of Directors of Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Mar 11, 2025
- Jenelle E. La Chuisa Selected as Recipient of 2025 President's Pro Bono Service Award in the 17th Judicial Circuit, Jan 7, 2025
- Legal Aid Service of Broward County Names Hinshaw Law Firm of the Year and Honors Jenelle E. La Chuisa with 2024 Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award, Sep 10, 2024
- Hinshaw Legal Team Secures Nearly $9 Million Win on Behalf of International Creditor in Florida, Apr 16, 2024
Interests
Community/Civic Activities
- Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Board of Directors; Advice and Counsel Hotline, Pro Bono Volunteer
- The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, Voting Rights Restoration Project, Pro Bono Volunteer
- ProVisors Miami IV, 2023 – 2024
- Women's Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade County, President, 2016 – 2017; Secretary, 2013 – 2015; Board Member, 2012 – 2013
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "LGBTQ+ Issues in the Legal Profession," Hinshaw University, CLE Webinar, August 21, 2025
- Co-Presenter, "Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Attorney Challenges & Legal Changes," Hinshaw University, CLE Webinar, August 14, 2025
- Panelist, "Can Insurance Protect Us? A U.S. and Canadian Perspective," Annual Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair, New York, New York, July 29, 2025
Events
In The News
Press Releases
- Jenelle E. La Chuisa Honored as Recipient of 2025 Florida Legal Award for ESG Impact (Pro Bono), Apr 8, 2025
- Jenelle E. La Chuisa Appointed to Board of Directors of Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Mar 11, 2025
- Jenelle E. La Chuisa Selected as Recipient of 2025 President's Pro Bono Service Award in the 17th Judicial Circuit, Jan 7, 2025
- Legal Aid Service of Broward County Names Hinshaw Law Firm of the Year and Honors Jenelle E. La Chuisa with 2024 Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award, Sep 10, 2024
- Hinshaw Legal Team Secures Nearly $9 Million Win on Behalf of International Creditor in Florida, Apr 16, 2024
Jenelle's Insights

Press Release
Apr 8, 2025
Jenelle E. La Chuisa Honored as Recipient of 2025 Florida Legal Award for ESG Impact (Pro Bono)

Press Release
Mar 11, 2025
Jenelle E. La Chuisa Appointed to Board of Directors of Legal Aid Service of Broward County

Press Release
Apr 16, 2024
Hinshaw Legal Team Secures Nearly $9 Million Win on Behalf of International Creditor in Florida

Press Release
Jan 3, 2022
Hinshaw Announces Election of 15 New Partners In Ten U.S. Offices