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2010 - 2011 Alumni News
Jennifer Tobin '01 Named Outstanding Lawyer of 2010
Jennifer Tobin was named Outstanding Young Lawyer of 2010 by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. According to selection guidelines, nominees must be under the age of 37, exemplify professional proficiency, and serve the profession and the community.
Tobin earned her undergraduate degree from SMU and J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law. While at SMU, she spent two summers working on international studies at University College in Oxford. She is currently a shareholder at Geary, Porter & Donovan, P.C.
Tobin's numerous leadership roles include president and board of directors for Junior League of Dallas and the Elan Circle of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra; board of directors for the Lee Park Conservancy and The Family Place Partners; and chair positions for Dallas Museum of Art Junior Associates Circle, Community Partners of Dallas Partnership, and Heroes for Children. Her professional memberships include the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, Texas Young Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas Property Tax Committee, Commercial Real Estate Women—Dallas, and SMU Real Estate Society. She served on the Foundation Board of Directors for the Dallas Association
of Young Lawyers and was president of the board of directors for North Texas Association of Assessing Officers.