Bio
A dedicated advocate, Henry Jenkins focuses his practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on product liability. He has represented a wide array of clients, ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies in litigation within the manufacturing, insurance, and personal injury sectors. Henry has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in toxic torts, asbestos-related claims, and other product liability cases.
Henry pairs his creativity with strong writing and investigative skills, honed during his extensive legal internships and clerkships. He has worked with the Illinois State Supreme Court, where he assisted in drafting judicial opinions and gaining insight into courtroom dynamics; the Office of the Illinois State’s Attorney, where he drafted appellate briefs and presented oral arguments under a 711 license; and prominent Chicago law firms, where he focused on subrogation, personal injury, and civil litigation.
While earning his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Henry was recognized for his leadership and service, receiving the Leadership, Service, and Public Interest Recognition Award. As a student attorney in Loyola’s Business Law Clinic, he counseled clients on corporate formation and contract negotiation, while also serving as an academic tutor to mentor fellow law students.
Experience
Clerkships
Judicial Extern, Hon. P. Scott Neville, Illinois Supreme Court (2024)
Credentials
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 2024Black Law Students Association, Member
First Generation Law Students, Member
Academic Tutor (2022)
University of Southern Indiana, B.A., Political Science and Psychology, 2020
Dean’s List (2015)
Psychology Club, Member
Pre-Law Club, Member
Bar Admissions
Illinois
Honors & Awards
Leadership, Service, and Public Interest Recognition Award, Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2024)