Jahlee is a member of the Professional Liability Department where he focuses his practice in the areas of employment law, civil rights, and municipal liability. Jahlee has represented public and private employers in wrongful discharge, employment discrimination and defamation claims from administrative proceedings through trial. In addition, Jahlee has provided guidance and advice to employers concerning employment-related matters.
Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Jahlee was an Attorney Advisor for a municipal police department where he was accountable for their Office of Professional Responsibility. In that capacity, Jahlee guided the department on issues concerning labor relations, contract disputes, defensive litigation and internal affairs investigations and drafted policies and procedures. He also worked as a Prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. There, Jahlee prosecuted dozens of jury trials and hundreds of bench trials. In addition, he was assigned to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) which investigated and prosecuted cases that involved public corruption and police misconduct.
Jahlee is very active within his community as demonstrated through his several prominent leadership roles in Philadelphia non-profit organizations and legal associations. An alumnus of Leadership Philadelphia, Jahlee previously served as Chair of the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission, and he currently sits on two non-profit boards including the Philadelphia City Institute and the Board of Trustees for the Independence Charter School West and is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Governors. He is a Past President of the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia. Notably, Jahlee was recognized by The Philadelphia Tribune as one of Philadelphia's most influential African Americans.
Jahlee received his juris doctor from Widener University School of Law, where he was a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution team. In addition, Jahlee was a part of Widener's Frederick Douglas Mock Trial team and won the Philadelphia regional competition. Jahlee has a Master's Degree in Organizational Development and Leadership and graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Based upon his experience and skill, Jahlee was admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar in 2024. He is also admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Honors & awards
Philadelphia Tribune's Most Influential African American
2022
Year joined
2022
Thought Leadership
No Relation Back: District Court Bars Substitution of John Doe Defendants After Statute of Limitations in 1983 Opiate Withdrawal Death Case
Philadelphia - Headquarters
Public Entity & Civil Rights Litigation
January 1, 2026
The estate of an incarcerated decedent filed a complaint against the correctional facility, the warden of the facility and “John Doe” correctional officers on January 31, 2024.
A Shift in Wrongful Incarceration and Malicious Prosecution Lawsuits: Multi-Million Dollar Settlements Turned into Case Dismissals
Philadelphia - Headquarters
Public Entity & Civil Rights Litigation
December 1, 2025
Key Points:
Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Elected to Leadership Positions of the Philadelphia Bar Association
December 20, 2023
Melanie J. Foreman Will Serve as an Officer and Jahlee J.
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