Jennifer Leah Bills
About Jennifer
Biography
Jennifer L. Bills has been litigating and advocating on behalf of employees and individuals for nearly 20 years and joined The Noble Law employment law firm in 2017. She is a frequent teacher, lecturer, and skilled investigator. She was also recognized as a Rising Star while practicing in Boston, MA. As an employment attorney, Jennifer concentrates her practice on workplace investigations and trainings for managers and employees on best employment practices and compliance issues.
Jennifer grew up in Greensboro and left the South to attend Haverford College and Northeastern University School of Law. Upon graduation, she clerked for U.S. District Court Judge Gene Carter in Portland, Maine. Jennifer worked for several nonprofit organizations and two small Boston law firms practicing civil rights and employment law before coming home to North Carolina in 2008.
As a Senior Attorney at Disability Rights NC, she worked for nine years to protect the rights of people with disabilities under the ADA. Jennifer teaches Disability Law as an Adjunct Professor of Law at UNC-Chapel Hill. She frequently lectures and teaches CLE courses on Employment Law topics including: ADA, FLMA, Sexual Harassment, Intersectional Discrimination, and Ethical Issues in Representing Clients with Disabilities.
She has also served her community, including on the Carrboro Elementary School Improvement Team and on non-profit boards and volunteer committees advocating for racial equity. Jennifer enjoys hiking, frequenting the local farmers’ markets, and besting her children at chess and monopoly. She lives with her two daughters, who amaze her every day. When she grows up, Jenn’s daughter wants to “be myself and fight for justice.”
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 18 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 23 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
The Noble Law Firm, PLLC
141 Providence Rd, Suite 210, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514
The Noble Law Firm, PLLC
1927 South Tryon St, Suite 106E, Charlotte, NC, 28203
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Jennifer Leah Bills's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jennifer is a zealous and passionate advocate who cares about her clients and is committed to the work she does for them. I had the privilege of working with Jennifer on several employment matters and presenting on employment law topics in collaboration with her. Because she truly cares about the rights of employees in the workplace, she is not afraid to take challenging matters that other attorneys might pass on as too difficult or labor intensive. She works hard and she gets results for her clients. Most importantly, Jennifer is a pleasure to work with. She is an effective teammate who recognizes the value and importance of collaboration on legal matters. She treats everyone with respect, is straightforward, works with integrity and is simply a good person. Any client would be in excellent hands with her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Clients can expect that Jenn will do everything she can to bring their case to a positive resolution. She works diligently and leaves no stone unturned!"
"Jenn is a knowledgable attorney, who practices law with integrity and compassion. Jenn fiercely defends her client's rightsand fights for those who have experience injustice."
"Jenn is a knowledgeable and driven advocate for her clients. Her authentic commitment to advocating for worker's rights, particularly for disabled employees, comes across to all those who interact with her. Additionally, she provides outstanding service to companies seeking a neutral workplace investigator. Jenn is a consummate professional and has an outstanding reputation among her peers. I endorse her without reservation!"
"Jenn is a caring, thorough and effective employment attorney who is skilled in a number of areas."
"Jenn is a very empathetic and effective attorney who takes the time to understand her clients' needs."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Litigation Attorney, The Noble Law Firm, PLLC
2008 - 2017
Attorney, Disability Rights NC
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, U.S District Court, District of Maine
Associations
2021 - Present
Association of Workplace InvestigatorsCertificate Holder
2001 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
Member
2021 - 2022
North Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law CouncilMember
Education
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Intersectional Discrimination
2009
Employment Rights of People with Disabilities under the ADA and FMLA
Publications
2020
Languages
English