About Jennifer Therrien

Jennifer Therrien defends insurers and the people they cover, and also takes on commercial fights and disputes over building projects and real estate. A partner on the litigation side of Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, Jennifer works in English and French, so clients can run a file in either language. Plenty of these cases have a lot of moving parts: several parties at once, interests that pull in different directions, and a thick stack of expert reports.

The road to litigation started with an honours BA from York University, followed by a JD at the University of Ottawa. Jennifer articled at Kelly Santini LLP and stayed on there as an associate after being called to the Ontario bar in 2016, joining that firm's insurance litigation and employment law groups. Insurance questions were already on the page before the call: a February 2016 article for Kelly Santini looked at bullying claims and an insurer's duty to defend.

Jennifer has argued at more than one level of court in Ontario and has handled both trials and arbitrations. Other lawyers and insurance professionals hear from Jennifer too, on insurance topics, and in 2021 Jennifer was one of the presenters in the County of Carleton Law Association's Six Under Six program. Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer since 2026 in Insurance Law and in Corporate and Commercial Litigation.

Practice areas

Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Insurance Law Construction Law

Insurance defence and coverage

Casualty and property insurers, and the insureds they stand behind, turn to Jennifer on coverage questions, defence work and subrogated claims. Typical files grow out of catastrophic injuries, damaged property, defective products, or alleged mistakes by professionals.

Construction disputes

For owners, developers, contractors and design professionals, Jennifer handles project fights over deficient work, delays, and what a contract actually means.

Commercial and real estate litigation

Jennifer's commercial litigation work serves corporations and professionals. On the real estate side, it takes in title disputes for residential and commercial owners and developers.

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Education & credentials

  • Juris Doctor (JD), University of Ottawa (2015)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), International Development Studies & Political Science (summa cum laude), York University (2012)
  • Called to the bar of Ontario (2016)

Awards & recognition

Publications & speaking

Memberships & affiliations

In the community

  • In 2018, Jennifer sat on the planning committee for Ronald McDonald House Skifest.

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