Jacqueline Mendez Soto
About
Jacqueline practices in the areas of labor and employment. Within the employment context, she represents workers facing discrimination and wrongful termination due to age, gender, race, ethnicity or disability. In this capacity, she has faced both public and private employers, before the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and state and federal court. In addition, Jacqueline advises employees on their rights to engage in protected concerted activities and represents unions before the National Labor Relations Board in representation proceedings and post-hearing motion practice. Her past experience as a field examiner with the National Labor Relations Board has given her the insight to effectively represent clients before the NLRB.
Prior to co-founding Barton Mendez Soto PLLC, Jacqueline served as in-house counsel of labor affairs for U-Haul International, Inc. and was an associate with the labor and employment section of Snell & Wilmer LLP. After obtaining her law degree, Jacqueline had the honor of serving as judicial law clerk at the Arizona Court of Appeals for the Honorable Ann A. Scott Timmer, who now serves on the Arizona Supreme Court.
In addition to her labor and employment practice, Jacqueline also practices in all aspects of family law, assisting clients through their divorce and custody proceedings. She also represents clients in private adoption proceedings and guardianships. Please visit our Family Law page for information on how Jacqueline Mendez Soto can help you.
Education
- Boston College Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D.
- Arizona State University
- B.S.
- Major: Justice Studies
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona
Pro-Bono Activities
- Court Appointed Special Advocate, 2014-2017
Published Works
- The Section 7 Limits On Workplace Communications Policies, The Practical Lawyer, August, 2005
Past Positions
- U-Haul International, Inc., In-House Counsel, 2008-2013
- Torres Law Group, Associate, 2019-2020
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Memberships
- American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
- American Bar Association, Practice and Procedure Under the NLRA Committee
- Legal Network for Gender Equity
Future-Focused Family Law Counsel
Family relationships are such a personal matter that it can be difficult to imagine a different future than you originally expected. Conflicts and new family needs can change the course of a marriage or parenting. In a complicated situation, being informed is vital to protecting your interests.
Families in Tempe and throughout Arizona trust our attorneys at Barton Mendez Soto PLLC. We offer experienced advocacy, creating unique solutions to help families move forward. Our goal is to find a strategy that will benefit you today as well as a decade from now.
Depending on the type of legal need you have, we will make a customized plan. In divorce, we pay close attention to the value of assets and the long-term effects of gaining or losing certain property. In custody disputes, we help parents find an arrangement that works throughout your day-to-day life. Because every family law matter is personal, we put in the effort to give you personalized answers.
