Jennifer Utter Heston

Education

• The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; Political Science (M.A., summa cum laude, 2003)

• The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX (J.D., with honors, 1998)

• Nelson A. Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany, State University ofNew York Albany, NY; Policy Analysis (M.P.A., summa cum laude, 1993)

• University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY; Political Science (B.A., magna cum laude, 1992)

Bar and Court Admissions

• State Bar of Michigan

• United States District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

• State Bar of Ohio

• State Bar of Texas

• State Bar of Wisconsin

Professional Associations

• Energy Bar Association

• Ingham County Bar Association

• Michigan State Bar Association

• Ohio State Bar Association

• State Bar of Texas

Other Professional Experience

• Michigan Senate Majority Policy Office - Technology, Telecommunications and Energy Policy Advisor (2004-2006)

• Michigan Public Service Commission – Administrative Law Specialist (2003-2004)

• Ohio Consumers’ Counsel – Assistant Consumers Counsel (1999-2003)

Distinctions and Certifications

• Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Administrative / Regulatory Law)

• Board of Advocates

  • Calhoun & Stacey Voir Dire Competition (1998 Champion)
  • Carl W. Wilson Novice Mock Trial Competition (1998 Participant)
  • Susman Godfrey Endowed Moot Court Competition (1998 Quarter-Finalist)
  • Mediation Competition (1998 Second Place)

• Dean’s Achievement Award for Highest Achievement in Real Estate Law (1998) and Family Law (1997)

• Editorial Board- American Journal of Criminal Law, Volume 25

Community Activities

• Volunteer, Girl Scouts of America

• Director and Past-President, Michigan 2-1-1 Board of Directors

• Elected Precinct Delegate to Party Convention

• Columbus Bar Association- Barrister Leaders Program

• Operation Feed Agency Coordinator