About Jeanmarie Whalen

• American Association for Justice
  • Board of Governors (2011 – Present)
  • Co-Chair, Election Committee (2016-2018)
  • Chair, Trucking Litigation Group (2019-2020)
  • Chair-Elect, Trucking Litigation Group (2018-2019)
  • Vice Chair, Trucking Litigation Group (2017-2018)
  • Secretary, Trucking Litigation Group (2016-2017)
  • Executive Board, Trucking Litigation Group (2013 – Present)
  • Treasurer, Bus Litigation Group (2018-2019)
  • Secretary, Bus Litigation Group (2017-2018)
  • Member, Public Affairs Committee (2017-2019)
• Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
  • Distinguished Fellow
• Florida Bar
  • Chair, Grievance Committee – 15^th Judicial Circuit
  • Member  – 15^th Judicial Circuit
• Florida Justice Association
  • Board of Governors  (2011 – Present)
  • EAGLE Member
  • Chair, Women’s Caucus (1996-1997)
• Florida Association for Women Lawyers ( Martin County Chapter)
• Martin County Bar Association
• National Association of Female Executives
• National Association of Women Lawyers
• National Women’s Political Caucus
• Palm Beach County Bar Association
• Palm Beach County Justice Association
• Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Statewide)
  • Mattie Belle Davis Society
  • President (1999-2000)
  • Board of Directors (1996-2000)
• Florida Association for Women Lawyers ( Palm Beach County Chapter)
  • President (1996-1998)
  • Board of Directors (1994-1996)

• Lecturer: “Difference Between a Successful Mediation vs. a Non-Successful Mediation,” American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Webinar (2020)
• Lecturer: “Tactics to Use in Virtual Mediation & Settlement,” AAJ Amped Up (2020)
• Lecturer: “Critical Depositions in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Case—Getting the Documents, People, and Admissions Needed,” AAJ Amped Up (2020)
• Lecturer: “The Power of Persuasion: Mediation and Negotiation Techniques to Elevate Your Practice,” Mississippi Association for Justice (2020)
• Moderator: “Stay Ahead of The Curve-Trucking and Auto Cases.” (2020)
• Moderator: American Association for Justice Jazz Fest Webcast (2020)
• Moderator: American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group Members Only (2019)
• Lecturer: “Transportation Network Companies: Forging a New Path Through Technology,” American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group Members Only (2019)
• Moderator: “Specialized Depositions College on Trucking,” American Association for Justice (2019)
• Lecturer: “Taking Your Seat at the Leadership Table and Expanding that Table to Include More Women: How to Demand More Complex Work, Interaction with Decision Makers and How to Promote Yourself,” Alliance of Women Trial Lawyers Annual Conference (2019).
• Lecturer: “Navigating the Trucking Case,” Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL), Martin County Chapter (2019)
• Moderator: “Know Your Worth: How to ask for a Raise, Negotiate a Salary and Compete for Work,” Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL), Palm Beach County Chapter (2019)
• Lecturer: “Using Rules to Maximize Damages in the Bus Crash Cases,” AAJ Trucking Litigation Members Only Seminar (2018)
• Panelist: “Women Trial Lawyers,” Palm Beach County Bar Association Sidebar Series (2018)
• Lecturer:  “Mediation and Negotiation Strategy in Truck Cases,” American Association for Justice Annual Convention(2018)
• Lecturer:  “Rules of the Road in Big Truck Cases,” Kentucky Justice Association (2018)
• Program Co-Chair “Proving Damages to get the Big Verdict,” AAJ Trucking Litigation Members Only Seminar (2017)
• Lecturer: “Pre-Mediation Preparation,” American Association for Justice Annual Convention (2017)
• Lecturer: “Deposing and Cross-Examining the Truck Driver in the Parked/Stopped/Slowed Truck Case,” AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College (2015)
• Lecturer: “Navigating the Trucking Case,” Florida Justice Association (2015)
• Lecturer: “Using Experts in your Trucking Case,” New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar (2015)
• Lecturer: “Preparing the Truck Crash Case For Trial,” Florida Justice Association (2014)
• Lecturer: “Experts: Using Rules To Prove The Tractor Trailer Crash Case,” AAJ Trucking Litigation Seminar (2014)
• Lecturer: “Transportation Litigation,” American Association for Justice Annual Convention (2013)
• Co-Chair, “Hell on the Highways Seminar,” Florida Justice Association (2013)
• Lecturer: “Debunking the Defense Trucking Expert’s Theories,” Florida Justice Association (2012)
• Lecturer: “Conspicuity, Experts & Lighting Up the Reptile,” American Association for Justice (2012)
• Lecturer: “Mediation to the Max,” National Trial Lawyers Association (2012)
• Lecturer: “How to Move an Offer from Good to Great,” 360 Advocacy (2012)
• Lecturer: “Mediation in the New Millennium,” American Association for Justice (2012)
• Lecturer: “Debunking the Defendant’s Trucking Expert’s Theories,” Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar (2011)

• “The Mighty Trucking Case,” Trial, February 2011
• “Illuminate Damages with a Video Settlement Brochure,” Trial, April 2012
• “How to Mess Up Your Mediation,” Trial Magazine, August 2021

• Executive Cabinet, American Heart Association Go Red for Women Campaign
• Board of Directors: Palm Beach County Cultural Council
• Board of Directors: Center for Family Services

“Recently my wife and I were involved in a serious motorcycle accident. We retained Jeanmarie Whalen from Domnick Cunningham and Whalen. Upon meeting Jeanmarie,we quickly realized how knowledgeable courteous and friendly she is . We received calls from her 2-3 times a week to check on our well being and making sure to answer our questions during this difficult time. She was truly a blessing. Jeanmarie remained vigilant and maximized the take home of our settlement. She and her staff handled our case in a very caring and professional manner. We will be forever grateful,and would highly recommend this law firm. ”

• Frank A.