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Overview
Jennifer Kittleson is a shareholder in the firm’s Litigation Department. Jennifer’s practice includes representing clients in a variety of employment, torts/personal injury, and healthcare litigation. She also advises clients on a broad range of employment issues with the aim of reducing the risk of future litigation. Jennifer has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch for Litigation – Labor & Employment and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. In addition, she has served multiple terms as a Director for the Employment and Labor Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar.
Jennifer received her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University, her M.B.A. from the University of New Mexico, and her J.D. from University of New Mexico School of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude. While in law school Jennifer served as the Student Articles Editor for the New Mexico Law Review, and received several awards including the Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Student Award, Irwin Stern Moise Award, Don G. McCormick Writing Prize, and LexisNexis Award.
In her free time Jennifer enjoys riding horses, skiing, and spending time with her family and friends.
Education
University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2017; Student Articles Editor of the New Mexico Law Review, 2016-2017
University of New Mexico, M.B.A. with emphasis in Strategic Planning and Leadership, 2012
East Carolina University, B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing, magna cum laude, 2008
Bar Admissions
New Mexico
U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
Activities
American Bar Association, 2017-present
News & Articles
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, 2025, Litigation – Labor & Employment and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants