The Jenner Law Team

Robert K. Jenner brings more than three decades experience representing injured consumers nationwide against the manufacturers of dangerous prescription drugs, defective medical devices and tainted blood products. Rob has assembled a team of attorneys, paralegals and health care professionals dedicated to prosecuting claims on behalf of injured consumers.

In Rob’s legal practice, he began representing people who acquired HIV from blood and blood products. He authored the country’s first legal treatise on the subject, Transfusion–Associated AIDS (Lawyers & Judges Publishing Co., 1995). Rob continues his work on behalf of people living with HIV as he investigates claims against the manufacturer of tenofovir disoproxil fumerate (TDF), a drug that caused unnecessary kidney disease and bone loss in tens of thousands of people world-wide. The Superior Court for the County of San Francisco has appointed Rob to be Co-Lead Counsel in the California consolidation of Gilead Tenofovir Cases (JCCP No. 5043).

The Superior Court for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts appointed Rob to serve on the Executive Committee of the consolidated claims of plaintiffs who were victims of the September 13, 2018, Merrimack Valley fire and gas explosions. The aggregate proceedings, known as In Re Columbia Gas Cases, are coordinated before Judge James Lang in the Salem Superior Court. Rob served on the settlement team that garnered a $147,000,000 settlement on behalf of the victims of these communities.

Rob is also Liaison Counsel for the Zofran litigation (MDL) in Boston; Liaison Counsel for the Smith & Nephew BHR hip implant litigation (MDL) in Baltimore; and serves on the Essure Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee of the California Judicial Council Coordinated Proceedings (JCCP) in Oakland, California. He is formerly court-appointed Co-Lead Counsel of the Massachusetts consolidation of 7,000+ GranuFlo state cases; and co-lead counsel of the Skechers Toning Shoes litigation (MDL).

Rob is a Past President of the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (currently the Maryland Association for Justice, MAJ). In May 2009, MAJ Awarded he and his co-counsel its Trial Lawyer of the Year Award for their efforts in challenging the illegal subrogation practices of Maryland’s HMOs.

A significant portion of his commitment to the civil justice system is evidenced by Rob’s participation in the American Association for Justice (AAJ). For 21 years, Rob served as Chair of AAJ’s Publications Committee, which oversees the publication of TRIAL magazine, the nation’s largest and most reputable magazine for trial lawyers. He is also a past Chair of AAJ’s Section on Toxic, Environmental and Pharmaceutical Torts. Rob currently serves as Co-Chair of AAJ’s Zofran Litigation Group and Tenofovir Litigation Group. In addition, he has formerly served as Chair of the Pain Pump–Chondrolysis Litigation Group; Vice-Chair of the Hormone Therapy Litigation Group; Rezulin Litigation Group; Baycol Litigation Group; AIDS Litigation Group; Latex Toxicity Litigation Group; and HMO Litigation Group. In July 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2008, AAJ awarded him its Wiedemann-Wysocki Medal for his commitment to AAJ and the civil justice system.

He has written more than 25 articles published in nationally recognized legal and health care journals. Rob is also a frequent lecturer, having been invited to speak on medical/legal issues both nationally and internationally. He has organized and moderated dozens of acclaimed seminars in conjunction with AAJ’s National College of Advocacy on the issues of Zofran, Pradaxa, Vioxx, Hormone Therapy, Baycol, Rezulin, and general pharmaceutical and mass tort litigation.

Rob is a member of the bars of Maryland, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. He was honored by his peers by being inducted into the International Society of Barristers, one of the country’s most selective attorney honorary societies. He has obtained the highest rating (AV) by his peers as reflected in Martindale-Hubbell.

Rob is a volunteer for Lab Rescue of the LRCP. He is also an avid scuba diver and novice underwater photographer who is always willing to take suggestions for great dive destinations.

Katie received recognition from additional sources for her contributions in her field. SuperLawyers® named Katie to their 2020 and 2021 Maryland Rising Starslist, a prestigious distinction awarded to the top 5% of Maryland’s young attorneys. In addition, The National Trial Lawyers selected Katie as one of Maryland Top 40 Under 40 trial lawyers in 2018, 2019, and 2020.

Katie is an active member of the Federal Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ). She currently serves as the co-chair of the MAJ’s New Lawyers Section.

Katie graduated in 2013 from the University of Baltimore School of Law (Magna Cum Laude) where she was Managing Editor of the school’s Journal of Land and Development. During law school, she also worked as a student attorney for the Civil Advocacy Clinic where she advocated on behalf of disadvantaged clients in a variety of civil matters before courts and administrative agencies. These experiences helped foster Katie’s passion for representing plaintiffs in a variety of civil cases.

Heather served as the trial paralegal on several cases in the national spotlight where she gained a reputation within the mass tort community for her organizational skills and capacity to keep massive amounts of data and documents easily accessible to the trial team.

When Jenner Law opened, Rob asked Heather to be the Director of Operations. In that role, Heather works to make sure our cases are being managed properly, deadlines are being met, and our team functions at full capacity. She also manages the settlements of our cases, working seamlessly with referring counsel, co-counsel, and lien administrators to bring to our clients a clear understanding of the settlement process. Heather is motivated by knowing that our team is helping truly needy clients who have been harmed through no fault of their own.

Heather is a mom to 6-year-old Fiona. Heather and Fiona spend their weekends exploring Baltimore together and having fun. If she has any spare time, you can usually find her reading a book. While she has two cats, she considers herself a dog person, as well. (That’s important at Jenner Law).

Marcie graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Community Studies.

Marcie was born and raised in the Baltimore suburbs and grew up as one of four girls. She enjoys spending time with her partner, Will Scott; her two college-age daughters, Amber and Morgan; and elderly mother, Zelda. In her free time you might find Marcie, cooking, exercising, crafting, or attending sporting events. She enjoys traveling to the Islands and sunny beaches and is hoping to travel the world someday.

Taylor is a graduate of Towson University with a degree in Law/American Civilization. She became interested in law and began working as a file clerk for Janet, Jenner & Suggs, during high school. She returned to JJ&S during college and began working with clients and case litigation as a Legal Assistant. Taylor is thrilled to be a part of the Jenner Law team.

Taylor was thrilled to marry the love of her love this past October 2019. In her free time, Taylor is a dog mom to two awesome pups, Tito and Twister. She loves to cook and her favorite place to be is on the beach with her feet in the sand.

Chelsea is a newlywed to a proud Marine. She is a former professional cheerleader for the Chesapeake Bayhawks Major League Lacrosse Team. As an athlete, Chelsea believes teamwork is the most effective way to get a job done. Chelsea is also an animal lover, fitness fanatic, and sports fan.

In his free time, Joey holds a part time position at a local bike shop to share his passion for bikes and the outdoors. He loves to travel and his favorite place to be is somewhere new to discover.