Jennifer M. Selendy
Professional Profile
Broad trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts as well as domestic and international arbitration, including experience in large, multi-party, commercial disputes with complex e-discovery or cross-border components. Primary areas of practice include antitrust, intellectual property, international arbitration.
Representative Matters
Represented global electronics company in multiple cases involving intersection of IP and antitrust law;
Represented software company in developing antitrust claims against dominant rival;
Represented healthcare company in internal antitrust investigation;
Represented credit card network as third-party in U.S. v. American Express case;
Represented credit card network in multi-billion antitrust suit against rival networks;
Represented credit card network in multiple civil investigative demands from Antitrust Division;
Represented global semiconductor companies in cross-border insolvency matter involving patent licenses;
Represented global semiconductor company in licensing dispute with European rival;
Represented telecommunications company in international arbitration relating to termination of joint venture in Poland;
Represented financial services company in international arbitration with joint venture partner;
Represented international fund and fund manager in defamation and tort lawsuit arising out of failed joint venture with private Swiss bank;
Represented credit card and financial services company in trademark dispute with customer/competitor;
Significant pro bono matters include:
Represented class of indigent Maryland citizens against State of Maryland to protect rights to timely resolution of benefits applications;
Represented class of indigent Tennesee citizens against State's attempt to dissolve consent decrees guaranteeing health benefits.
Memberships & Affiliations
Board of Directors, National Center for Law and Economic Justice
Board of Directors, Institute for Global Leadership, Tufts University
Other Distinctions
Listed in New York Super Lawyers, 2011-2012
Recipient, Kirkland & Ellis Pro Bono Service Award, 2009 - 2010
Prior Experience
1999-2001 Litigation Associate, Kirkland & Ellis
1995-1999 Litigation Associate, Cravath, Swaine & Moore
