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Jennifer E. Horn
- E jhorn@taftlaw.com
- T (216) 706-3952
- F (216) 241-3707
Summary
Jen counsels private companies on a wide range of matters, including equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and organization. With experience representing start-ups, emerging growth stage companies and mature businesses, Jen also provides strategic business planning and general corporate counseling on day-to-day legal matters, such as reviewing, drafting, and negotiating all types of commercial agreements, corporate governance, equity incentive plans, operating agreements, employment and consulting agreements. Jen’s objective is to provide practical, results-focused guidance to help clients achieve both short-term and long-term goals.
Prior to joining Taft, Jen was a corporate and business law attorney at a regional law firm. She received her undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from American University in Washington, D.C., and earned her J.D., cum laude, from Cleveland State University College of Law. Prior to attending law school, Jen worked as a local newspaper reporter.
Awards
2024 Progressive Woman Honoree, Smart Business Northeast Ohio
All Service Areas
Education
- Cleveland State University College of Law (2007)
J.D., cum laude
- American University (2002)
Bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude
Admissions
- State - Ohio
- State - Supreme Court of Ohio
- Federal - Northern District of Ohio
News
Taft Acted as Legal Counsel to Pro Design in ESOP Sale News
Horn Honored as a 2024 Smart Women Award Winner News
Taft Acted as Legal Counsel to CostQuest Associates in ESOP Sale News
Taft Elects 23 New Partners
Professional Affiliations
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
- Supreme Court of Ohio
Mentor, Mentoring Program
- Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Participant, Ladder Down, Class of 2019
Community Involvement
- Shoes and Clothes for Kids (SC4K)
Board Member
Cleveland Bridge Builders
Co-Chair, Products and Services Committees - Manufacturing Works (formerly WIRE-Net)
Former Board Member
Former Chair, Governance Committee