Jennifer Beer
About Jennifer Beer
Jennifer Beer is the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Fannie Mae, with over 25 years of legal experience in financial services and regulatory compliance.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Jennifer Beer serves as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel at Fannie Mae, based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various legal operations within the organization. Her extensive legal background and experience in financial services and regulatory compliance play a key role in her current position.
Previous Positions at Fannie Mae
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Beer worked at Fannie Mae as Associate General Counsel from 2014 to 2022. During her 8 years in this position, she contributed significantly to the company's legal strategies and operations. Her long tenure at Fannie Mae showcases her deep understanding of the organization's legal needs and regulatory environment.
Professional Experience at Law Firms
Before joining Fannie Mae, Jennifer Beer was a Partner at Locke Lord LLP from 2007 to 2013. There, she specialized in financial services and regulatory compliance. Prior to that, she served as a Partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP from 2004 to 2007, where she focused on complex commercial litigation. Her time at these law firms provided her with extensive experience in various aspects of legal practice.
Educational Background
Jennifer Beer earned her Juris Doctor (JD), cum laude, from SMU Dedman School of Law, where she studied from 1993 to 1996. Before pursuing her law degree, she graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History, a degree she completed from 1986 to 1990. Her educational background in history and law equips her with a broad perspective and analytical skills necessary for her legal career.
Legal Expertise
Jennifer Beer has over 25 years of legal experience, particularly in financial services and regulatory compliance. Her extensive career spans roles that have involved complex commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, and financial services legal issues. This deep expertise enhances her effectiveness in her current role at Fannie Mae.