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Todd Emanuel is the managing partner of Emanuel Law Group, a silicon valley firm that has become well known for representing plaintiffs in high stakes cases involving sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.   We are often called upon to handle high profile cases. An attorney catastrophically injured by a Yellow Cab (2015 jury verdict over $8,000,000), a Santa Cruz girl sexually abused by a local fire chief, an autistic student abused by a special education teacher, the surviving husband of pedestrian killed in an Oakland crosswalk, an employee catastrophically injured by construction equipment, children and teenagers sexually assaulted by authority figures, victims of the Alcatraz tram roof collapse, and multiple persons suffering from traumatic brain injuries and PTSD.  Our office receives most of our client referrals from attorneys, law enforcement officers, and former clients.

In her representation of Silicon Valley’s high earners or their spouses, Jennifer Crum draws upon more than 20 years of experience untangling complex assets acquired in the unique tech economy.. Jennifer combines her mastery of high-asset marital dissolutions with compassion for the emotional and personal transition her clients are experiencing. She is among an elite group of California attorneys recognized as a Certified Family Law Specialist.. Expert Guidance in Complex Divorces. Jennifer is highly experienced in divorces involving venture capital, hedge funds, private equity, privately held companies, professional practices and real estate interests.. Her clients include prominent entrepreneurs and leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area who value privacy and discretion in their personal matters.. Known for customized, big-picture and forward-facing strategies, Jennifer strengthens clients’ positions across a wide range of divorce resolution forums. She has gone the distance to achieve her clients’ goals—before private judges and in public courtrooms—and has negotiated settlements that allow her clients to move on with their lives positively.. Deep Resources for Clients. The sophistication of her clients’ assets often requires Jennifer to use resources from her extensive network. She collaborates with forensic accountants, investment advisors, family wealth offices, tax and corporate counsel, estate planners and psychologists. The goal is to optimize client outcomes during dissolution negotiations, particularly on wealth portfolios that include stock options, restricted stock units, restricted stock, management fees and carried interests, and complex real estate structures.. Jennifer’s client-centric approach prioritizes responsiveness, communication and hands-on guidance to help clients control their futures and their families’ well-being.. An outdoor enthusiast and proud mother of daughters, Jennifer is an alumna of UC Berkeley and earned her J.D. from University of San Francisco. Super Lawyers magazine has recognized Jennifer since 2009 as a Northern California “Super Lawyer.” Jennifer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where she serves as a mentor leader.