Jennifer R. Yee

Bar Admissions

• Arizona

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of Arizona
• United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
• United States District Court, District of Arizona

Education

• University of Southern California, Gould School of Law (J.D.)
  • Order of the Coif
  • Senior Notes Submissions Editor, Southern California Law Review
• University of Arizona (B.A., Political Science and Spanish Literature, summa cum laude)
  • Dean’s List
  • President’s Academic Scholarship
  • Universidad SEK, Segovia, Spain, Study Abroad Program

Awards & Recognition

• Az Business Magazine: Most Influential Women in Arizona Business (2023)
• The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2021-2022, 2025); Employment Law, Management (2025)
• ATHENA Award Young Professional Finalist, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (2019)
• Arizona Capitol Times, Inaugural Women Achievers of Arizona, Unsung Heroes Category (2019)
• President’s Challenge Award 2017-2018, Kiwanis International, Southwest District
• Lieutenant Governor of the Quarter Award 2017-2018, Kiwanis International, Southwest District
• Southwest Super Lawyers^®, Rising Stars Edition, Employment & Labor (2018-2022, 2024)
• George F. Hixson Fellowship, Kiwanis International (2017)
• Top Pro Bono Attorneys Award, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education (2015)
• Snell & Wilmer Community Involvement Award (2015)
• Zeller Fellowship, Downtown Scottsdale Young Professionals Kiwanis (October 2014)
• VLP Attorney of the Month, Volunteer Lawyers Program (May 2014)

Representative Experience

• Represented construction contractor, supply chain company, and national retailer in subpoena enforcement actions and discrimination, harassment, and retaliation lawsuits brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• Represented national healthcare organization in wrongful termination and discrimination lawsuit under the ADA and FMLA, which culminated in two-week jury trial
• Represented international hospitality company in constructive discharge/wrongful termination lawsuit under the Arizona Employment Protection Act which culminated in a one-week jury trial
• Conducted internal investigations for start-up companies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, retailers, and non-profit organizations regarding allegations of misconduct by officers and/or employees
• Represented construction contractors, a financial institution, and an automobile parts company in putative class actions and/or lawsuits by the U.S. Department of Labor alleging failure to pay wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Previous Professional Experience

• Professor George Lefcoe, Ervin and Florine Yoder Chair in Real Estate Law, Research Assistant and Grader (2011-2012)
• Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., Summer Associate (2011)
• United States District Court, District of Arizona, Judicial Extern for the Honorable Mary H. Murguia (2010)
• Office of Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, Constituent Services Intern (2007-2008)
• University of Arizona Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese, Research Assistant for Dr. Melissa Fitch (2007)

Professional Memberships and Activities

• Greater Phoenix Chamber, Board of Directors (2024 – Present)
• State Bar of Arizona, Labor & Employment Section
  • CLE Committee (2014-Present)
  • Executive Council (2019-Present)
• Arizona Women Lawyers Association (AWLA)
• Ladder Down Graduate (2018)
  • Ladder Down Alumni Facilitator (2019-Present)
• Snell & Wilmer Summer Associate Committee (2014-2016)
• Snell & Wilmer Hiring Committee (2016-2022)
• Snell & Wilmer Expanded Hiring Committee (2022-Present)

Community Involvement

• Volunteer Lawyers Program
• Downtown Scottsdale Young Professionals Kiwanis
  • Vice President (2023-2024)
  • Treasurer (2021-2023)
  • District Lieutenant Governor (2017-2018)
  • President (2015-2016)
• USC Law School, Street Law Mentor Program, Volunteer Instructor (2009-2012)

Representative Presentations and Publications

• “Federal Court in Texas Strikes Down the DOL’s New Overtime Rule,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (November 19, 2024)
• “FTC Non-Compete Ban Halted Nationwide by Texas Federal Court’s Ruling, Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (August 21, 2024)
• “Federal EEO Law Recent Developments,” Co-Author, AZ Attorney Magazine (January 2024)
• “Legal Update Panel,” Co-Presenter, AZSHRM 2023 Annual State Conference (September 1, 2023)
• “DOL Working Overtime To Increase Salary Exemption Threshold,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (August 31, 2023)
• “How to Effectively Work with Attorneys and Experts in Litigation Matters,” Co-Presenter, AZSHRM 2023 Annual State Conference (August 30, 2023)
• “Employment Law Update: How to Avoid Common and Costly Mistakes with Your Employees,” Presenter, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (August 8, 2023)
• “Employment Law Update: NLRB Guidance on Confidentiality, The PUMP Act, FTC Updates and Changes at the DOL” Presenter, Snell & Wilmer Virtual CLE Series (June 6, 2023)
• “Practical Guide to Employee Compensation Issues,” Co-Presenter, SHRM Greater Phoenix West Valley Chapter Meeting (March 16, 2023)
• “Labor & Employment Update: HR Best Practices, Wage and Hour & Union Organizing,” Presenter, Association of Corporate Counsel CLE (January 17, 2023)
• “FTC Proposes Ground-Breaking Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Contracts Nationwide,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (January 6, 2022)
• “Congress Expands Pregnant and Nursing Worker Protections in the New Year,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (January 5, 2023)
• “Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Law: Recent Developments,” Co-Author, Arizona Attorney Magazine (January 2023)
• “New Lawyer Bootcamp: Lessons Learned,” Co-Presenter, State Bar of Arizona (November 21, 2022)
• “How to Effectively Work with Attorneys and Experts in Litigation Matters,” Presenter, AZSHRM 2022 Annual State Conference (September 7, 2022)
• “Two More States Enact CROWN Act Laws Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Hair Texture and Style,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Labor and Employment Law Blog (August 3, 2022)
• “Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Law,” Co-Author, Arizona Attorney Magazine (January 2022)
• “U.S. Supreme Court To Review Vaccine Mandates,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (December 23, 2021)
• “Federal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard: What Does it Mean for Employers and Those Located in State Plan States?“ Presenter, American Society of Safety Professionals, Arizona Chapter (December 3, 2021)
• “Arizona Round Up,” Co-Presenter, 2021 Employment Law Tool Kit Two-Part Webinar Series: Session 2: More Issues for All Employers and State-Specific Updates (November 18, 2021)
• “COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace,” Co-Presenter, 2021 Employment Law Tool Kit Two-Part Webinar Series: Session 2: More Issues for All Employers and State-Specific Updates (November 18, 2021)
• “Sixth Circuit Wins ETS Lottery and OSHA Suspends ETS-Related Activities,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (November 17, 2021)
• “COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing: Emergency Temporary Standard,” Co-Presenter, 2021 Federal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Webinar (November 10, 2021)
• “OSHA’s Vaccination and Testing ETS Suspended,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (November 8, 2021)
• “COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (November 5, 2021)
• “Arizona Attorney General to Sue Over Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Rules,” Quoted, FOX 10 Phoenix (November 4, 2021)
• “Employment Law Update,” Presenter, Arizona Total Rewards Association (November 4, 2021)
• “Dip in COVID-19 Cases May Lead to Increased Vaccine Resistance,” Quoted, HR Magazine (October 21, 2021)
• “Restrictive Covenants: Key Takeaways from Arizona Cases,” Co-Presenter, State Bar of Arizona Fall CLE Seminar (October 21, 2021)
• “Employment Law Update,” Co-Presenter, Human Resources Executive Summit and Retreat (October 19, 2021)
• “COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know,” Presenter, Western Pension & Benefits Council (September 21, 2021)
• “Mistakes to Avoid in Employee Handbooks,” Co-Presenter, State Bar of Arizona Webinar (September 10, 2021)
• “NLRB General Counsel Memorandum Reveals New Enforcement Strategy Affecting All Employers,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (August 20, 2021)
• “President Biden Issues Executive Order Encouraging Federal Rule Makers to Limit or Ban Non-Competes,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (July 19, 2021)
• “2021 Employment Law Update: How to Avoid Common and Costly Mistakes with Your Employees,” Presenter, Better Business Bureau Empower Entrepreneur Program (March 2, 2021)
• “Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Law – Recent Developments,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Labor and Employment Law Blog (January 5, 2021)
• “Recent Developments in Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Law,” Co-Author, Arizona Attorney Magazine (January 2021)
• “Can Companies Use the Outside Sales Exemption During a Pandemic?,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Alert (December 10, 2020)
• “Vaccines and Testing: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations,” Presenter, 2020 Employment Law Tool Kit Three-Part Webinar Series: Session 3: Even More Issues for All Employers (November 16, 2020)
• “DOL Updates Its Coronavirus Paid Leave Regulations,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (September 18, 2020)
• “President Trump’s Four Executive Actions Extend Certain Coronavirus Relief Programs, but Create Legal Uncertainty,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (August 11, 2020)
• “Court Rules That DOL Exceeds Authority in Its Coronavirus Paid Leave Regulations,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (August 7, 2020)
• “SBA Publishes PPP Flexibility Loan Forgiveness Interim Final Rule and Updated Applications,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (June 23, 2020)
• “Modernizing the FLSA: DOL Gives the 7(i) Exemption a Makeover,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (June 17, 2020)
• “Congress Adds More Flexibility to Paycheck Protection Program,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (June 4, 2020)
• “SBA Publishes Loan Forgiveness Interim Final Rule,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (May 27, 2020)
• “SBA Publishes Loan Forgiveness Application for Paycheck Protection Program,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (May 18, 2020)
• “Employees’ Refusal to Work Over Coronavirus Concerns,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (May 14, 2020)
• “The DOL Updates Its Model Notice of Employee Rights Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (March 27, 2020)
• “Practical Guidance for Employers Grappling with the Coronavirus Threat,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (March 2, 2020)
• “U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Rule Clarifying Exclusions from Overtime Calculation,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (December 13, 2019)
• “Creating Trust Through First Impressions CLE,” Panelist, ASU Law Group (October 17, 2019)
• “U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Salary Threshold Rule, Effective January 1, 2020,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (September 24, 2019)
• “Common and Costly Employer Mistake: Not Paying Overtime Premium on Incentive Compensation,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Labor & Employment Blog (August 12, 2019)
• “Mitigation of Damages in Employment Cases,” Co-Presenter, State Bar Convention (June 28, 2019)
• “U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Salary Threshold Rule,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Labor and Employment Law Blog (March 7, 2019)
• “Critical Issues for Employers in the Hiring Process: I-9 Compliance, Disability Inclusion, and Interview Questions,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Workplace Word (January 30, 2019)
• “The U.S. Department of Labor Issues Six New Wage and Hour Opinion Letters,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Labor and Employment Law Blog (August 31, 2018)
• “U.S. Supreme Court Adopts a “Fair Reading” Standard for FLSA Exemptions,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (April 5, 2018)
• “Employment Law Practice and Trends from a Defense Perspective, Part 1,” Panelist, State Bar of Arizona Labor and Employment Law Section Presentation (February 26, 2018)
• “Federal Court’s Ruling in GrubHub Case is a Win for Gig Companies, but it Doesn’t Settle the Debate Over Workers’ Status,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Labor and Employment Law Blog (February 14, 2018)
• “OMB Blocks EEOC’s Pay Reporting Requirements,” Co-Author, Labor and Employment Law Blog (September 2, 2017)
• “New Guidance on Paid Sick Time: Industrial Commission of Arizona Supplements its Proposed Regulations,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (June 30, 2017)
• “Arizona’s Paid Sick Leave Law: New Guidance from the Industrial Commission,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Workplace Word (May 31, 2017)
• “Arizona Passes Proposition 206, Increasing the Minimum Wage and Requiring Paid Sick Leave for Hundreds of Thousands of Employees,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (November 9, 2016)
• “Election Day Concerns for Employers: Political Discussions in the Workplace and Time Off to Vote,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Workplace Word (October 31,2016)
• “2015 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,” Narrator, Sound Advice Podcast, American Bar Association (May 2016)
• “2016: What’s on the Horizon for Salary Thresholds Under the FLSA, Employee Handbooks and the NLRB,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Workplace Word (March 10, 2016)
• “Avoiding Holiday Liability,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Workplace Word (November 4, 2015)
• “Updated FMLA Forms Issued by the DOL,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (May 29, 2015)
• “Multi-Agency Investigation Successfully Targets Arizona and Utah Construction Companies’ Misclassification of Employees,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (May 6, 2015)
• “NLRB Jurisdictional Ruling Clears Path for Unionization of Religious Schools,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (March 18, 2015)
• “Department of Labor Expands FMLA Coverage for Same-Sex Spouses,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (February 25, 2015)
• “Employers: Issues to Watch in 2015,” Presenter, Snell & Wilmer 2015 Employers’ Tool Kit Seminar (January 15, 2015)
• “Important Reminder About the Risk of Unexpected FMLA Liability,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Workplace Word (October 8, 2014)
• “Withstanding Legal Scrutiny in Employer-Conducted Background Checks,” Co-Author, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Employment & Labor Relations Newsletter (June 17, 2014)
• “Employment Law 101: Recognizing The Top Mistakes Made by Mid-Sized Employers,” Presenter, P.A.C.E. (Paramount Advisory Committee Enterprise) Conference, Phoenix, Arizona (October 8, 2013)
• “The EEOC’s Latest Investigative Tactic: Trolling for Evidence Through Employee Email Blasts,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (September 12, 2013)
• “Arizona Court of Appeals Renders Two Decisions Affecting Awards of Attorneys’ Fees in Lawsuits to Enforce Mechanics’ Liens,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (April 3, 2013)
• “Phoenix Now Prohibits Employers from Discriminating on the Basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, and Disability,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (March 15, 2013)
• “Arizona Court of Appeals Issues Decision Related to the Application of the Statute of Repose and Economic Loss Doctrine for Subsequent Home Purchasers,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Under Construction Newsletter (December 2012)
• “Arizona’s SB 1070 and Preemption of State and Local Immigration Laws: A Case for a More Cooperative and Streamlined Approach to Judicial Review of Subnational Immigration Laws,” Author, 85 S. CAL. L. REV. 955 (2012)