Jillian M. Askren

Jillian M. Askren

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Environmental Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Jillian M. Askren
Jillian M. Askren
Tampa, FL
Works at
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

104 Best Lawyers awards

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP logo

Biography

Jill represents businesses and other clients in complex disputes involving commercial litigation, trademark matters, labor and employment issues, environmental litigation, and mass tort and class action defense in state and federal courts. Based in Tampa, Florida, she also represents clients in mediation proceedings and works to help them resolve disputes efficiently when appropriate.

Jill’s litigation experience includes conducting discovery, drafting dispositive motions, taking and defending depositions, handling hearings, and preparing matters for trial. Her recognized practice areas include Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Environmental, and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

Before joining Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP, Jill practiced at an AmLaw 50 firm, where she handled complex litigation involving class actions, government enforcement actions, business disputes, mass tort litigation, insurance coverage, and related matters.

Jill is also active in the Tampa community. Her involvement has included The Junior League of Tampa, Tampa Connection, and the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Bar Leadership Institute.

Outside the office, Jill enjoys running, traveling, rowing, and hiking.

Works at
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

104 Best Lawyers awards

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Central Florida, B.A.
  • William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 2015

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar
  • Florida, The Florida Bar
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

Court Admissions

  • Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Florida

Affiliations

  • Hillsborough County Bar Association - Bar Leadership Institute, Class of 2022-2023
  • The Junior League of Tampa - Member
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association - Member
  • Federal Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Awards:
  • The Legal 500 United States, Dispute Resolution Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action – Defense – Toxic Tort, ‘Other Key Lawyer,’ 2022

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