Jennifer Chou

Jennifer Chou is a Partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office.  She works primarily in the firm’s IVF Clinic/Fertility Misconduct practice group.    

Jennifer graduated with Honors from Stanford University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English in 2000, a Master’s Degree in English in 2001, and a J.D. with distinction in 2005.  Following law school, she clerked for the Honorable Barry G. Silverman on the Ninth Circuit United States Court of Appeals. Subsequently, Jennifer worked as an attorney on Hillary Rodham Clinton’s first Presidential campaign and in private practice as a litigator.  Jennifer later served for over 17 years in Los Angeles as an Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California.  As a federal prosecutor with the Violent and Organized Crime Section she promoted public safety and sought justice for victims of crime by investigating and trying complex cases involving RICO, gangs, firearms, drug trafficking, child exploitation, sexual assault, and murder. Jennifer served as a Deputy Chief in the General Crimes Section and has briefed and argued numerous appeals before the Ninth Circuit.

Jennifer teaches trial advocacy at USC Gould School of Law.  She also teaches applied improvisation at law schools and offers professional improv workshops for all industries. 

Jennifer is a member of numerous professional associations, including the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, and the American Constitution Society.  She is an active volunteer with the Stanford Alumni Association, and she has served as a trustee for non-profit and independent schools.  

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, baking, jogging, and performing improv with her group, Now Town, known for its annual winter improv show.