Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC

31 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

Biography

Jill Jensen-Welch practices primarily in employment law and civil litigation. She serves clients ranging from small start-ups to large national companies in a wide variety of industries.

Jill’s 16 years of human resources experience before law school informs her counseling of clients in contracts and restrictive covenants, policies and practices, employee relations matters, leaves, job analysis, pay structures, discipline, terminations, and training. In employment litigation, she handles administrative actions such as unemployment claims, civil rights charges, complaints and audits, as well as lawsuits from inception through appeals. Jill also conducts workplace investigations into a variety of issues, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and more.

During Drake Law’s 150th anniversary celebration, Jill was recognized by peers, family, students and classmates as one of “150 in 150” for best demonstrating the values of the Law School and helping to shape Drake Law into what it is today. Jill earned the SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) designation from the Human Resource Certification Institute in 1989, and Jill became a Senior Certified Professional of the Society for Human Resource Management in 2014.

Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC

31 Best Lawyers awards

Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen PC logo

Overview

  • Drake University, J.D., graduated 2003
  • Drake University, MS, graduated 1994
  • Drake University, BA, graduated 1982

  • Iowa, Iowa State Bar Association
  • Iowa, Polk County Bar Association
  • United States, American Bar Association
  • Iowa, Iowa State Bar Association
  • Iowa, Polk County Bar Association
  • United States, American Bar Association
  • Drake University, J.D., graduated 2003
  • Drake University, MS, graduated 1994
  • Drake University, BA, graduated 1982

Client Testimonials

Jill has been vital in providing trusted expertise in areas of employment law, benefit programs, and other areas impacting our business operations!

Matt Tesdell (Tesdell Electric)

I love working with Jill Jensen-Welch! Jill is extremely knowledgeable and takes her time when explaining laws, concepts, etc. Jill has an outstanding work ethic as she is fast to respond and produces quality work at all hours of the day. When I needed assistance with documents, I knew I could count on Jill to produce them before the deadline. Jill also provides a personal touch as she has reached out numerous times regarding holidays, and even congratulated me on a promotion, which meant a lot coming from someone with Jill's caliber.

Lauren Nickolisen (Farmers Trust & Savings Bank-Spencer)

Jill Jensen-Welch is always extremely helpful and thorough when I reach out with questions or concerns.

Amanda Manning-Maras (First Iowa State Bank)

I've known and worked with Jill Jensen-Welch for several years. I have always been impressed with her thoroughness, knowledge, and responsiveness. I have the utmost confidence in knowing that she has covered all the bases when providing me with advice and services.

Geoff Marsh (Briggs Medical Service Company)

St. Louis, MO

One of the traits that best describes Ms. Jensen-Welch is her integrity and her concern for ensuring that her clients understand the risks they may be running by pursuing a certain course. At the same time, she is very tenacious in defending her clients against unreasonable allegations of labor/employment law violation.

Geoff Marsh (Briggs Medical Service Company)

St. Louis, MO

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
  • Litigation

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