About Jennifer
Jennifer Salvatore is a founding partner at Salvatore Prescott Porter & Porter, a prominent law firm located at 105 E. Main St., Northville, Michigan. With over 28 years of legal experience, she has established herself as a leading expert in employment law, civil rights, and business law. Admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 2004 and the Illinois State Bar in 1997, Jennifer has built a robust career advocating for clients in complex legal matters. Her academic credentials are impressive. Jennifer earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School in 1997.
Prior to that, she graduated with honors from Miami University of Ohio in 1994, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism. This strong educational foundation gave her the skills necessary to handle the details of the legal field effectively. Throughout her career, Jennifer has garnered numerous accolades for her dedication and expertise. She has been selected to Super Lawyers from 2011 to 2025, a recognition that highlights her exceptional legal abilities and client service. In 2009, she was named a Michigan Rising Star, an honor that acknowledges her potential and contributions to the field. Additionally, since 2013, she has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Michigan by Super Lawyers, underscoring her influence and reputation within the legal community.
Jennifer is not only a practicing attorney but also a dedicated educator and speaker. She has lectured at prestigious institutions such as Miami University and the University of Michigan, sharing her knowledge with aspiring legal professionals. Furthermore, she has contributed to the trial advocacy program at the University of Chicago Law School. Her speaking engagements extend to several esteemed organizations, including the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section and the Institute for Continuing Legal Education. These opportunities reflect her commitment to advancing legal education and supporting her peers in the field. Active in the legal community, Jennifer is a member of the Bars of Michigan and Illinois, as well as the 6th and 7th Circuit Courts of Appeal.
She is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and the Northern District of Illinois. Residing in South Lyon, Michigan, Jennifer balances her professional life with family, living with her husband, Joe, and their two children, Lucie and Charlie. Her dedication to both her career and family exemplifies her commitment to excellence in all aspects of her life.
