Jenna Rangel - San Diego, CA
Attorney at Haeggquist & Eck, LLP
Employment Litigation Lawyers in San Diego, CA
225 Broadway Suite 2050 San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego Employment Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employment Litigation
- Counseled Employers
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Jenna Rangel is a Partner at Haeggquist & Eck, LLP. She represents employees bringing claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and disputes concerning wages and hours, and also represents individuals who have been victims of sexual assault. Every detail matters to Jenna, and she prides herself on nurturing open relationships with her clients. She believes in standing up for individuals and righting the wrongs perpetrated by their employers and others who have taken advantage of them. Among Jenna’s successes is her representation of a female scientist for claims of gender discrimination against The Salk Institute that resulted in a confidential settlement, her representation of female massage therapists for claims of sexual harassment by male customers against the Fairmont Grand Del Mar that resulted in a confidential settlement, and several settlements and a trial victory on behalf of a females who were sexually harassed and discriminated against while working in public service including against the County of San Diego Sheriff's Department, the Orange County Fire Authority, and the City of San Rafael Fire Department. Jenna credits her prior experience at a small full-service firm with her ability to assess the matters she now handles for employees.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- San Diego Super Lawyers, 2023 - 2026
- Number 1 Settlements in Orange County for Gender Discrimination, 2023
- Number 1 Settlements in California’s Counties for Sexual Harassment & Gender Discrimination, 2023
- Top 50 Labor & Employment Settlements in California, 2023
- Top 100 Labor & Employment Settlements in California, 2024
- Top 100 Labor & Employment Settlements in California, 2023
- Leaders in Law Finalist, San Diego Business Journal, 2021
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2019 - 2020
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated
- Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal, 2017
Education
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Legal Education
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California Western School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 2010
Juris Doctor
Honors: Pro Bono Honors Society, Member 2008 – 2010
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California Western School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 2010
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Non Legal Education
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California State University,
Chico,
California, 2003
B.A.
Major: Business Administration
Major: Marketing -
University of San Diego,
San Diego,
California, 2005
Major: Paralegal Certificate
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California State University,
Chico,
California, 2003
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Barker Olmsted & Barnier, APLC, San Diego, CA, Attorney, 2011 - 2014
- Lepine Law Group, San Diego, CA, Legal Intern, 2010
- Office of the Public Defender – Juvenile Dependency Division, San Diego, CA, Legal Intern, 2009
- California Women’s Law Center, Los Angeles, CA, Legal Intern/Law Clerk, 2008
- Grady & Associates, San Diego, CA, Paralegal, 2006 - 2007
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
- “Employment Law from A to Z in California", Lorman Education Services, San Diego, CA, June 20, 2014
Pro Bono Activities
- Juvenile Dependency Division, Office of the San Diego County Public Defender
- California Women’s Law Center
- Lawyers Club of San Diego
Representative Cases
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Desiree Horton v. Orange County Fire Authority, et al., Orange County Superior Court
- Year: 2021
- Serial Number: 30-2021-01200267-CU-WT-CJC
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Louise LaFoy v. County of San Diego, et al., San Diego County Superior Court
- Year: 2018
- Serial Number: 37-2018-00029453-CU-OE-CTL
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Christina Murphy, et al. v. FHR GDM Hotel Management Company, LLC, San Diego County Superior Court
- Year: 2019
- Serial Number: 37-2019-00010853-CU-WT-CTL
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Beverly M. Emerson, Ph.D v. The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, San Diego County Superior Court
- Year: 2017
- Serial Number: 37-2017-00026375-CU-OE-CTL
Published Works
Articles
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“Setting Up an Alternative Workweek Schedule in California", Today’s General Counsel, August/September, 2014
Other Affiliations
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- San Diego County Bar Association
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Consulted Attorney 2025She fights tirelessly for her clients, and treats them with kindness, humor, and empathy. She is very responsive, organized, and detail-oriented, and gets great results.
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Contact
225 Broadway
Suite 2050
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-434-0272
Email: Send a message
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https://haelaw.com/
(Main Website)
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https://firedupfoundation.org/
(Foundation Website)
- https://haelaw.com/blog/
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm PST
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