Jennifer Burke

Jennifer Burke, JD, serves as an Instructor & Attorney at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Environmental Sustainability and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. She specializes in environmental legal matters, combining academic teaching with legal practice.

Education:

• B.S. in Biology and History, Georgetown University
• J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law

Research/Teaching Focus: Environmental Law, Environmental Aspects of Real Estate Transactions, and environmental policy compliance. Her work bridges legal frameworks and sustainability practices, reflecting her dual role in academia and legal advocacy.

Affiliations: Member of Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association; admitted to Illinois Bar (1995) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1995). Serves on Loyola’s School of Environmental Sustainability advisory board.

Professional Experience: Former Senior Counsel in Chicago’s Law Department, Partner at Jenner & Block law firm, and member of the Illinois Pollution Control Board (2011-2017). Active in environmental legal counseling and compliance enforcement.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in Loyola’s environmental sustainability initiatives through teaching and advisory roles, contributing to interdisciplinary environmental studies programs.