Jennifer N. MacLennan

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Jennifer N. MacLennan: Attorney with Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Jennifer N. MacLennan represents school districts in all facets. Jennifer assists Governing Boards with compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, counsels human resource departments, assists school districts with their business needs, engages in special education litigation, and represents clients in civil rights and employment discrimination matters.

Jennifer brings substantial experience in the labor and employment area, including defense of complaints filed with the Office of Civil Rights, the Arizona Department of Labor, the Arizona Civil Rights Division and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

She is admitted and has litigated before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal District Courts and local state courts. Jennifer is a frequent speaker on topics related to school law and has provided training on public law, employment law, and special education law. She is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, representing the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards. She has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America since 2015. She is most proud of receiving the first-ever award given by the Arizona School Personnel Administrator’s Association as a “Friend of ASPAA” in 2016.

Professional Recognition

• The Best Lawyers in America, Education Law (2015-2026)

• Voted the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” Education Law, Phoenix, AZ

• Phoenix Magazine 2022 Top Lawyers - Education

• Friends of the Arizona School Personnel Administrators Association Award (2016)

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Education Law
  • Labor and Employment
  • Public Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California at Berkeley, A.B., 1989
Law School Attended:
Arizona State University College of Law, J.D., Order of the Coif, 1992
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, Arizona
Memberships:

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

State Bar of Arizona
Maricopa County Bar Association
American Bar Association

ISLN:
901064347

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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Lawyers Client Review
2.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Jennifer is the attorney that advices the SUSD. I am at all the board meetings and I find her commnets only support the position of the Superintendent/Board President and Libby Hartwells. I have sev...

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602-254-4878  Fax

www.gustlaw.com/attorneys/jennifer-n-maclennan

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