Jenna Rangel, J.D. '98

Partner, Haeggquist & Eck, LLP

Jenna Rangel ‘98 is an attorney and Partner at Haeggquist & Eck, LLP. Practicing for over 14 years, Jenna’s focus is on representing employees in claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation at work. Jenna also represents students who have faced discrimination and sexual harassment by their universities under Title IX. Jenna approaches every day as an opportunity to stand up for her clients, to help right the wrongs perpetrated by their employers or universities, and to provide closure so her clients can move forward with their lives.

Representative cases include a 2021 bench trial victory in a sexual harassment case on behalf of a longtime female secretary against the San Diego Sheriff's Department, representing two massage therapists who were sexually harassed by male patrons of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, representing a renowned female scientist in a gender discrimination case against The Salk Institute, and representing a 30-year female fire pilot in a gender discrimination case against the Orange County Fire Authority. Current cases include a Title IX class action based on unequal financial aid, treatment, and benefits on behalf of female student-athletes of San Diego State University, multiple sexual harassment cases against the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, and multiple sexual favoritism and gender discrimination cases against nationwide employers.

A native San Diegan, Jenna earned her law degree from California Western School of Law and her bachelor’s degree from CSU-Chico. In her free time, Jenna enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two children.

Workshop: Know Your Rights in a #Metoo World

Session: 1, 2