Arnold & Porter partner Jennifer Kwapisz was named a Rising Star in the Products Liability/Mass Torts category at the 2026 New York Legal Awards, presented by the New York Law Journal. This award recognizes the region's most promising lawyers under 40.
Jennifer Kwapisz practices in the areas of complex, mass tort, and environmental litigation. Her experience includes representing clients in class action and toxic tort matters involving claims for personal injury, property damage, and medical monitoring, including claims concerning exposure to radioactive materials and PFAS, and in multijurisdictional disputes brought by state and local governments involving allegations of coastal land loss, contamination, climate change, and other environmental harm. She also defends clients against public nuisance and other state law claims alleging damage to natural resources and has advised clients on PFAS litigation risks. In addition, Jennifer advises owners and operators of commercial facilities facing litigation regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Her experience includes litigation in both federal and state court, at both the trial and appellate court levels.