Jenny Palmer

Jenny Palmer, a partner at Stoel Rives, is an employment attorney and litigator. She represents companies in employment and business disputes, including complex litigation and administrative proceedings. She routinely defends employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination, and represents companies in breach of contract, fraud, and tortious interference cases.

Jenny represents employers across a wide range of industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and retail. She has a proven track record in both state and federal courts, successfully defending clients in numerous bench and jury trials, and in appellate matters. Additionally, Jenny is skilled in representing employers in administrative proceedings and internal investigations. She also provides her clients with employment advice and counsel on various employment-related issues, including accommodation and leave requests and disciplinary issues.

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Education

Stanford Law School, J.D., 2015

Princeton, A.B., Economics, 2009, summa cum laude

Admissions

Idaho

California

United States District Court for the Central District of California

United States District Court for the District of Idaho

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

• Successfully defended client in federal court against claims by former employee alleging contract breach and tortious interference.
• Defended client in federal court in a case involving sex discrimination and retaliation claims. Secured dismissal of all claims.
• Secured summary judgment in state court on claim for wrongful termination in violation of public policy.
• Secured dismissal of race and religious discrimination claims in federal court on timeliness grounds.
• Secured dismissal of gender-based discrimination, harassment, and retaliation lawsuit in federal court.
• Secured dismissal of complaint brought against medical provider for alleged civil rights violations.
• Secured summary judgment for client facing breach of contract, promissory estoppel, and Idaho Consumer Protection Act claims.
• Secured summary judgment for client facing race and national origin discrimination claims.
• Represented multiple clients through bench and jury trials on commercial and employment claims.
• Routinely defends clients against charges of discrimination and retaliation before the Idaho Human Rights Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
• Routinely counsels clients on various employment-related concerns, including questions related to disability accommodation, fitness for duty, wage claims, termination, and severance.
• Investigates employee complaints regarding sexual harassment, retaliation, bullying, and other workplace concerns.

Pro Bono

• Represents guardians ad litem in child protection cases.
• Successfully represented multiple asylum-seekers before the San Francisco Immigration Court.

Insights & Presentations

• “Navigating the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – What Employers Need to Know” (co-author), Stoel Rives’ World of Employment blog, August 12, 2024
• “Employment Law in an ESG World: The Activision Blizzard Story” (co-author), Stoel Rives’ World of Employment blog, August 2, 2023
• “$1.65 Million ‘Advisory’ Jury Award in Idaho Employment Case” (co-author), Stoel Rives’ World of Employment blog, August 2, 2023
• “Drug Testing Laws: Idaho,” Practical Law State Q&A, 8-520-1264, Thomson Reuters, July 5, 2023
• “Employee Privacy Laws: Idaho,” Practical Law State Q&A, W-014-5300, Thomson Reuters, May 19, 2023
• “Hiring Requirements: Idaho” (co-author), Practical Law State Q&A, 6-519-9059, Thomson Reuters, October 25, 2022
• “Leave Policy Language: Idaho” (co-author), Practical Law State Q&A, 9-519-9915, Thomson Reuters, September 12, 2022
• “Employment Claims in Release Agreements: Idaho” (co-author), Practical Law State Q&A, 1-520-1385, Thomson Reuters, September 8, 2022
• “Leave Laws: Idaho” (co-author), Practical Law State Q&A, 0-519-9076, Thomson Reuters, July 20, 2022
• “The Gender-Based Pay Gap in Idaho and Beyond,” The Advocate, Idaho State Bar, June/July 2022
• “Independent Contractors: Idaho” (co-author), Practical Law State Q&A, 4-519-5547, Thomson Reuters, June 9, 2022
• “Background Check Laws: Idaho,” Practical Law State Q&A, 4-518-5459, Thomson Reuters, April 26, 2022

• Included in Best Lawyers^®: Ones to Watch in America (Commercial Litigation), 2022–present
• Idaho Business Review, Leaders in Law award, Recipient, 2023

Professional

• Idaho Women Lawyers, Member

Civic

• LED, Board Member