Jennifer Jette

Friedlander Misler Member Jennifer Jette focuses her law practice on sophisticated real estate transactions and corporate matters in Washington, DC, the surrounding region and nationally. She advises local and national developers, investors, and owners on all aspects of acquiring, developing, selling, financing, and leasing industrial and mixed-use properties, multifamily housing, affordable housing projects, and office buildings.

Jette has offered years of dedicated counsel to Cornerstone Montgomery, a $28-million 501(c)3 and the largest provider of mental health services in Montgomery County, MD, in its merger with Southern Maryland Community Network (SMCN), a $7-million organization. She also played the leading role in negotiating $55 million in financing for acquiring a $122.5-million Class A multifamily property in Fort Myers, FL, on behalf of a client.

As Friedlander Misler’s first marketing chair, Jette is committed to ensuring the firm’s longevity and positive trajectory for the next generation of lawyers. In a short time, the firm has seen the benefits of more formalized marketing efforts through client development successes, internal cross-marketing, increased networking and thought leadership from partners and associates.

She mentors students through the Emory Law Mentorship Program, serves on the board of Cornerstone Montgomery and is an active member of the Apartment and Office Building Association’s Government Affairs Committee. Jette has been recognized as one of Lawdragon’s Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers and as one of the “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers.

These are just a few reasons why Jennifer Jette is among the Washington DC Connect CRE 2024 Women in Real Estate Award winners. Connect CRE’s Women in Real Estate Awards honor the achievements and inspirational stories of women who have reached respected leadership positions and taken on mentorship roles.