Ms. Jacobs is a skilled civil litigator with a diverse background in both plaintiff and defense work. She joined Evans & Dixon in 2025, and focuses her practice on civil litigation, insurance defense, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters, including motor vehicle and trucking accidents as well as premises liability claims.
Ms. Jacobs began her legal career in family law, where she represented survivors of domestic violence and children who had experienced sexual abuse. She worked in both private practice and at a non-profit, gaining early experience as a compassionate and tenacious advocate. She later transitioned into personal injury litigation, focusing on insurance defense before moving in-house with a national insurance company.
Most recently, Ms. Jacobs has been handling a wide range of litigation, including medical malpractice, premises liability, trucking accidents, and other catastrophic injury cases.
Honors and Awards:
- The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2025, 2026
- Deans Scholar
- St. Louis University School of Law Moot Court, 2014-2015
- Judge Robert Dowd Sr. Appellate Advocacy Award, 2nd Place, 2014
Professional Memberships:
- Defense Research Institute (DRI), DEI Committee
Publications:
From Novice to Advocate: Navigating Bias as a Young Black
Woman in Law (January 6, 2025) – St. Louis Law Journal
Volunteer Experience:
Ms. Jacobs is deeply committed to mentorship and increasing diversity within the legal profession. In her previous roles, she led intern recruitment efforts, including coordinating on-campus interviews and building relationships with local law schools. As former Chair of BAMSL's Minorities In The Legal Profession (MILP), she has focused on broadening access to legal careers for underrepresented students.
One of her key initiatives included organizing a two-part panel discussion at Harris-Stowe State University, the only HBCU in the region. The event, held in February of 2025, featured Black law students and attorneys who shared candid perspectives about their experiences and challenges in the legal field.
In addition, Ms. Jacobs coordinated a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program for Black History Month that focused on the elimination of bias in the legal system. Her dedication to mentorship and equity continues to shape her professional and community endeavors.
Speaking Engagements:
Speaker, "Black Brilliance in Law", Harris-Stowe State University’s Pre-Law & Mock Trial Clubs (2025)