Practice Emphases
Family Law, Divorce, Custody and Parenting Time, Asset Division, Business Contract Law, Criminal Law
Professional Experience
Jennifer Mikel is a family law litigator and graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School. Jennifer began working at Perkins Law as an associate attorney for the firm's managing partner, Shelly Perkins, where she practiced complex family law litigation. While in law school, Jennifer clerked for the Honorable Youlee Yim You, a federal magistrate judge on the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. Jennifer also worked as an intern for the the Cowlitz County public defender's office where she gained hands on experience in a fast-paced legal environment. In addition to her work as an attorney, Jennifer, has also started several small businesses, one of which offers a program to remove unwanted tattoos from women and girls branded with ink by sex traffickers. In her free time, Jennifer volunteers as a law student mentor and is an active participant in the Portland legal community.
Education
- Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA – B.A Political Science and Pre-Law – 2001
- Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, OR – Juris Doctorate
Community Involvement
Jennifer established and manages a tattoo removal program for women who have been branded by sex traffickers. Jennifer also teaches non-profit community yoga classes. In addition, Jennifer actively participates in the Lake Oswego High School Football Quarterback Club.
Awards
- Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, - B.A. Pre Law and Political Science
Interests
When not spending time outdoors snowboarding or surfing, Jennifer spends her free time learning about law and immersing herself in classic and modern literature. She also enjoys spending time with her three teenage boys and participating in their athletic activities. Jennifer is an avid cook, yoga enthusiast, runner and leisure cyclist.
