Law

Assistant Professor of Law
Field Placement Program Director

"I have always operated from the belief that law is a service profession. We learn by doing, and we grow by giving. The externship program offers Chase students the opportunity to not only put law in motion, but also to serve clients, community, and the profession as a whole. I'm proud to be a part of an institution that values helping others."

Profile

Jennifer M. Kinsley has joined the Chase faculty as Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Field Placement/Externship Program after a decade as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Cincinnati. Prior to joining Chase, she was the managing partner of Cincinnati-based Sirkin Kinsley, Co. LPA and was also previously a partner in the boutique firm Sirkin Pinales & Schwartz LLP. Her practice was concentrated in fighting governmental abuse of civil and constitutional rights and included First Amendment law, civil rights, criminal defense, and death penalty habeas. Prof. Kinsley also previously served as a public defender, where she primarily handled juvenile delinquency cases.

Prof. Kinsley was named a Rising Star by SuperLawyers on four occasions and has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America for her First Amendment work. She recently served as the President and National Chair of the First Amendment Lawyers Association and is an active lecturer with the Ohio and Greater Cincinnati Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She is admitted to practice in Ohio, Florida, the United States Supreme Court, and numerous federal circuit and district courts across the country.

Prof. Kinsley is also an avid marathon runner, college sports fan, and community volunteer. She was previously president of the Board of Directors for Contemporary Dance Theater in Cincinnati and frequently volunteers her time at the Ronald McDonald House, the Interfaith Hospitality Network, and the Ohio Justice and Policy Center.

Prof. Kinsley obtained her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Florida, where she graduated with highest honors and Phi Beta Kappa. She received her law degree from the Duke University School of Law.