Jessica B. Rosenthal is a Law Clerk at LaFave, Wein, Frament & Karic, PLLC, where she supports attorneys in a variety of matters with a primary focus on plaintiff personal injury litigation. A graduate of Albany Law School, Jessica earned her Juris Doctor in May 2026. She works closely with attorneys to support clients through emotionally challenging legal matters, and her empathy drives her approach to client service. Jessica is committed to ensuring that clients feel heard, supported, and understood throughout the litigation process while providing thoughtful, detail-oriented legal assistance.

Prior to attending law school, Jessica graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Philosophy. She also gained valuable experience working as a paralegal at a plaintiff personal injury law firm on Long Island, New York.

During her time at Albany Law School, Jessica was actively involved in several academic and professional organizations. She served as a Research Assistant to Professor Evelyn Tenenbaum, President of the Non-Traditional Law Students’ Association, and Treasurer of the Health Law Society. Jessica also served as an Associate Board Member of the Anthony V. Cardona ’70 Moot Court Program and was named the champion of the Karen C. McGovern Senior Prize Trials competition in Fall 2025.

Jessica joined the firm in August 2025 during her third year of law school. After earning her Juris Doctor and sitting for the New York State Bar Examination in July 2026, she returned to the firm as a full-time Law Clerk while awaiting admission to the New York State Bar.

Honors & Awards

  • Trustee’s Scholarship, Albany Law School (2023-2026)
  • The Karen C. McGovern Senior Trials Prize – First Prize (2026)
  • The Judge Merle Nahum Fogg, Jr. ’45 Moot Court Prize (2026)
  • The Hacker Murphy 125th Anniversary Trial Prize (2026)

Professional Affiliations

  • Albany County Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
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Mona

The firm was extremely great…

Mike

Amazing lawyers they made things easy and pain free. They are top knotch people.

Christine

This law firm was incredibly caring and supportive throughout our entire case, always making us feel heard and understood. Their level of organization was truly impressive, and every detail was handled with precision and professionalism. They successfully negotiated with three separate entities on our behalf, demonstrating remarkable skill and persistence. Throughout the entire process, they kept us consistently informed, providing clear updates and promptly answering all of our questions. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, the outcome was outstanding, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their exceptional work.

Kelly

Lafave, Wein, Frament and Karic fought tirelessly for my case, most importantly Jason Frament and Amina Karic. It was an emotionally exhausting case with many complexities involved but their strategic thinking and bold advocacy helped me achieve a favorable outcome. Exceptional service and results. I can not thank you enough for fighting for my family, forever grateful

Michael

Very professional and helpful.