Jennifer J. Spencer

Attorney Jennifer J. Spencer is the founding partner of Jackson Spencer Law, and she has over 35 years of experience advocating for the rights of employees facing difficulties within their workplace. A skilled and compassionate employment litigation attorney, she plays a critical role in advising and defending her clients in the event of a dispute or disagreement.

Keen on protecting the rights of Dallas, Texas, employees, Ms. Spencer believes that every employee is entitled to expect fair and just treatment in their workplace. She has helped many clients navigate the legalities of reporting sexual harassment; whistleblower retaliation; discrimination based on age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and nationality; wage theft; workplace violence; and issues related to FMLA, FLSA and pregnancy leaves.

Ms. Spencer graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas A&M University in 1984. She then attended The University of Texas at Austin School of Law to pursue her legal education. She received her Juris Doctor and was inducted into the Order of the Coif in 1987. The same year, she obtained her certified public accountant (CPA) license from the United Latino Students Association and became authorized to practice in Texas.

Reflecting her heights of professional excellence, Ms. Spencer was bestowed with many awards and honors. She was:

• Listed in the "Best Lawyers in Dallas" by D Magazine for many years
• Given the “Client Satisfaction Award” and named to the “10 Best Attorneys” list by the American Institute of Legal Counsel
• Included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America
• Selected for inclusion in the “Best Employment Lawyers in Dallas” by Expertise.com and among the “Top 50 Women Attorneys in Texas” by Texas Monthly
• Recognized by America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
• AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated* by Martindale-Hubbell

A fellow of the Dallas Bar Foundation, Ms. Spencer is a proud member of the American Arbitration Association. She is a board member of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, a nonprofit committed to nurturing girls. She has also authored a few scholarly articles on employment law matters.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.