Jennifer Kappel

Attorney
Philadelphia
About

Jennifer Kappel counsels clients in the transactional aspects of franchising, licensing, and distribution matters.

She works with both experienced and startup franchisor clients to structure franchise programs and to draft franchise-related documents, such as franchise agreements, license agreements and disclosure materials for domestic and international development. She also prepares documents for franchise-related business transactions, including asset sales, terminations, transfers and other related corporate matters. Jennifer has represented clients in bankruptcy court on issues that include the appointment of a trustee and the conversion from a Chapter 11 to a Chapter 7 proceeding.

Areas of FocusFranchise
Bar admissionsDistrict of ColumbiaPennsylvaniaVirginia
Education
  • J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 2000
  • B.A., French Language & Literature, The University of Chicago, 1993

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Jennifer practiced as a bankruptcy attorney in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, where she represented numerous clients in Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings.

Memberships And Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Forum Committee on Franchising, American Bar Association
  • Business Law Section, American Bar Association
  • International Franchise Association
  • Women's Franchise Network
  • Virginia Bar Association

My latest insights

Publication

Franchise regulations in Canada expand into Saskatchewan

15 December 2025

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Phone

+1 215 656 3364
(Work, Philadelphia)