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Snell & Wilmer Welcomes Jacob Valdez to the Phoenix Office

May 28, 2025

Phoenix – Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Jacob Valdez has joined the firm’s Phoenix office as an associate in its Labor and Employment Practice Group.

Valdez’s practice is concentrated in labor and employment law. He defends clients against a wide range of labor and employment claims, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Valdez also defends clients against claims for alleged violations of state and federal wage laws. In addition, Valdez advises clients regarding employee handbooks and policies, leave requests, and compliance with state and federal employment laws.

Valdez received his J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona.

About Snell & Wilmer

Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 17 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Palo Alto and San Diego, California; Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno-Tahoe, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; and Los Cabos, Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large, publicly traded corporations to small businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit swlaw.com.

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