Jennifer Newton

Over a span of fifteen years, Jennifer Newton has served as a trusted advisor to clients and businesses of all types, ranging from burgeoning startups to established multinational corporations. Her expertise in navigating the complex regulatory landscapes of various industries has made her an invaluable asset to those seeking to enhance their legal, compliance, governance, and risk management strategies. Jennifer's ability to tailor her advice to the unique needs of each business, coupled with her deep understanding of both domestic and international regulatory environments, underscores her role as a pivotal figure in the field of regulatory compliance and risk management. But Jennifer's vision extends beyond her impressive resume. She founded StartSmart Counsel to ensure that startups and small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs), crucial to creating economic inclusion and community stability, are not locked out of receiving sound and high-quality representation due to skyrocketing legal fees. She believes that when these businesses thrive, our community thrives. Under Jennifer's leadership, StartSmart Counsel has become more than a legal firm. It is a beacon of empowerment for startups and SMBs and a champion for economic diversity. Renowned in her field, Jennifer has been highlighted in premier publications such as Compliance Week, Law360, Daily Business Review, American Banker, the Wall Street Journal, Bankrate, and JDSupra and she regularly speaks at prominent industry conferences. Her distinguished career has earned her accolades, including being christened one of South Florida's Most Powerful and Influential Black Leaders by Legacy Magazine and consistently featuring in the National Black Lawyers’ “Top 40 under 40” in Banking. Beyond her professional undertakings, Jennifer shares her knowledge as an adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Law and plays integral roles on the boards of the Ten North Group & the Community Justice Project