Jennifer Duty
About Jennifer Duty
Jennifer Duty serves as the Vice President and Corporate Counsel at National Funding, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in law and child development, she has significantly improved commercial collections processes and recovery rates during her career.
Current Role at National Funding
Jennifer Duty currently serves as the Vice President and Corporate Counsel at National Funding, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters and providing strategic guidance to the organization. Her leadership is focused on enhancing the company's legal framework and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. She operates from San Diego, California, where she contributes to the company's growth and legal strategy.
Previous Experience at National Funding
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Duty worked as Corporate Legal Counsel at National Funding from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she played a key role in increasing recovery in commercial collections lawsuits by 300%. She implemented strategic leadership and optimized processes to enhance the efficiency of the legal department.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Jennifer Duty holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Southwestern Law School, which she completed from 2003 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Child Development from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, studying there from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background provides her with a unique perspective in her legal practice.
Past Legal Positions
Before joining National Funding, Jennifer Duty held several legal positions. She worked as Senior Counsel at Gordon & Rees LLP for one year from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as an Associate Attorney at Pyle Sims Duncan & Stevenson for five years, from 2011 to 2016. In these roles, she gained extensive experience in legal practice and client representation.
Achievements in Legal Process Optimization
Jennifer Duty has demonstrated a strong ability to enhance legal processes. She developed a scalable process to maximize recovery in commercial collections while maintaining low overhead costs. Furthermore, she reformulated the servicing team to streamline workflow and effectively leverage technology, showcasing her commitment to efficiency in legal operations.