Jennifer Ivanelli

Overview

Jennifer Ivanelli is a Principal in Ryan’s Commercial Real Estate practice, based in the Firm’s Chicago office. She leads complex property tax engagements for commercial real estate portfolios, with a focus on valuation accuracy, disciplined advocacy, and consistent results across jurisdictions. Jennifer works closely with clients and Ryan colleagues to navigate assessment challenges, align tax strategy with business objectives, and deliver outcomes that are both defensible and practical.

With more than 20 years of consulting and operational experience, including over a decade in senior leadership roles at Ryan, Jennifer brings deep institutional knowledge and a structured, solutions-oriented approach to property tax. Her background spans national engagement management, operational strategy, and quality assurance, enabling her to advise with both technical rigor and operational insight. Jennifer’s leadership emphasizes clarity, accountability, and execution, ensuring clients receive trusted guidance and sustained property tax savings.

Education and Qualifications

Juris Doctor, Chicago-Kent College of Law Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Attorney, Licensed in Illinois (Ryan is not a law firm.)

Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, Advisory Board

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Commercial Real Estate, Ryan, Chicago office

• Leads commercial real estate property tax engagements nationwide

• Advises on valuation, assessment strategy, and portfolio-level outcomes

Vice President, Property Tax Operations, Ryan, Chicago office

• Directed operational strategy for large-scale property tax practices

• Oversaw performance metrics, budgeting, and firmwide initiatives

Senior Manager, Quality Assurance, Thomson Reuters

Manager, Property Tax Services, Deloitte Tax LLP

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Institute for Professionals in Taxation