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Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employmentlaw publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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