Jessica Chen

Jessica Chen is an Associate in Dentons' Real Estate group and a member of the municipal, land use planning and development law group, based in Toronto. Her practice focuses on Real Estate Law, specifically municipal and environmental law, including land use planning, expropriation, real property disputes, municipal tax assessment, and environmental litigation and regulatory advice.

She has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal, along with various administrative tribunals. Her practice includes alternative dispute resolution methods, and she has resolved numerous disputes through mediation and arbitration.

She regularly volunteers with Pro Bono Ontario's Free Legal Advice Hotline and is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association and the Toronto Lawyers' Association.

Jessica completed her Canadian and American Juris Doctor degrees at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law and the University of Detroit Mercy Law. During her legal studies, as part of the Criminal Law Clinic at Detroit Mercy Law, she successfully advocated for misdemeanour defendants in District Courts. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Social Science degree with a major in Political Science from the University of Ottawa. Prior to entering law school, Jessica worked for the Speaker of the Senate and several Members of Parliament.