JENNIFER UTTER HESTON

JENNIFER UTTER HESTON


Lansing Office
517.377.0802 Phone
517.482.0887 Fax

jheston@fraserlawfirm.com


Practice Areas

Education

  • The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; Political Science (M.A., summa cum laude, 2003)
  • The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX (J.D., with honors, 1998)
  • Nelson A. Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany, State University of New York Albany, NY; Policy Analysis (M.P.A., summa cum laude, 1993)
  • University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY; Political Science (B.A., magna cum laude, 1992)

Bar and Court Admissions

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • United States District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • State Bar of Ohio
  • State Bar of Texas

Professional Associations

  • Energy Bar Association
  • Ingham County Bar Association
  • Michigan State Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • State Bar of Texas

Other Professional Experience

  • Michigan Senate Majority Policy Office - Technology, Telecommunications and Energy Policy Advisor (2004-2006)
  • Michigan Public Service Commission – Administrative Law Specialist (2003-2004)
  • Ohio Consumers’ Counsel – Assistant Consumers Counsel (1999-2003)

Distinctions and Certifications

  • Board of Advocates
    • Calhoun & Stacey Voir Dire Competition (1998 Champion)
    • Carl W. Wilson Novice Mock Trial Competition (1998 Participant)
    • Susman Godfrey Endowed Moot Court Competition (1998 Quarter-Finalist)
    • Mediation Competition (1998 Second Place)
  • Dean’s Achievement Award for Highest Achievement in Real Estate Law (1998) and Family Law (1997)
  • Editorial Board- American Journal of Criminal Law, Volume 25

Community Activities and Organizations

  • Director, Michigan 2-1-1 Board of Directors
  • Michigan 2-1-1 Business Planning Steering Committee
  • Columbus Bar Association- Barrister Leaders Program
  • Operation Feed Agency Coordinator