Attorney Jennifer L. Parent has been appointed Chair of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF) for the coming year.
The Fellows is an honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose careers reflect exceptional dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession. Through annual contributions, the Fellows fund the ABF’s nationally recognized research and sponsor programming on issues critical to the profession. Fellows Officers also serve on the ABF Board of Directors.
Jennifer is a seasoned trial lawyer with more than 29 years of experience representing companies and business owners in complex commercial and employment litigation. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a past president of the New Hampshire Bar Association, the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association, and the National Conference of Bar Presidents. She currently serves as the State Delegate for New Hampshire to the ABA House of Delegates and as Chair of its Committee on Rules & Calendar. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for mentoring young lawyers and for her commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
Reflecting on her appointment, Jennifer said:
“It is an honor and a privilege to serve as Fellows Chair. The Fellows play a vital role in supporting the ABF’s cutting-edge research, which strengthens our legal system and advances justice for all. I look forward to working with our dedicated staff, Board Members, Officers, and State and International Chairs to further this important mission.”
The ABF recently highlighted Jennifer in its Fellows Spotlight. [Read more here.]
Jennifer can be reached in McLane Middleton’s Manchester office at (603) 628-1360 or jennifer.parent@mclane.com.