About Us

Since 2010, Jayne and Jen have worked as partners to grow a business and practice that each are proud of. Both bring a hard work ethic, solid education and significant experience to their work as attorneys.

Jayne aims to ensure that her clients feel heard. She wants every client to feel like they have had the opportunity to ask questions and feel secure that the issues related to their matter have been addressed.

After five years working in marketing and project management at an insurance company in Des Moines, Iowa, Jayne began law school in 2006 at the University of Nebraska College of Law. Shortly after graduating in 2009, Jayne formed Sykora & Santini PLLC with Jen Santini. Outside of work, Jayne enjoys teaching as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law (Estate Planning & Estate Administration).

Education

• University of Nebraska College of Law - J.D. (2009)

• Iowa State University

  • B.A. in English, with distinction (2000)

  • B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, with distinction (2000)

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota (2009)

Community Involvement

• 2010 -Current Wills For Heroes, Attorney Volunteer

• 2013-2019 Hennepin County Bar Foundation Board Member

• 2010-2013 HCBA New Lawyers Section Social Director

Memberships

• Hennepin County Bar Association

• Minnesota State Bar Association

• Minnesota Women Lawyers

Jennifer strives to make working with her as convenient and welcoming as possible. She recognizes that a lot of her clients don’t regularly interact with attorneys. She aims to make this process as easy as possible.

From an early age, Jen knew she wanted to go to law school. Not because she came from a family of attorneys but because she enjoyed solving problems and helping others. Being a lawyer was a way to combine her passions. However, she did not expect that she’d ultimately practice primarily as a trusts & estates attorney.

Prior to forming Sykora & Santini PLLC, Jen spent the majority of her professional career in the financial services industry in Boston. During law school, Jen worked in the legal department at Putnam Investments and then transitioned to MFS Investment Management. At both companies, she focused on legal matters complying with SEC, FINRA and state regulations. In addition, Jen has worked on corporate governance matters, such as reorganization of departments, rebranding of products, and mergers and acquisitions.

Upon graduation from law school, Jen moved to the Twin Cities. She did not intend to start her own firm but partnering with Jayne to do so has been one of her best decisions. She loves working with people and enjoys learning about her clients’ life stories - both personally and professionally.

Education

• New England School of Law - J.D. (2009)

• Colby College - B.A. in Government (2004)

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota (2009)

Community Involvement

• Woodbury City Council Member

• 2014-2015 MSBA New Lawyers Section Chair

• 2020-2021 MSBA Probate & Trust Law Section - Chair (2022-2023)

Memberships

• Minnesota State Bar Association

• Minnesota Women Lawyers

• Hennepin County Bar Association