Jessica Gale is a partner at Spencer Fane. A litigation attorney, she works with business owners and in-house counsel to find cost-effective strategies to further their business goals and protect their interests. When that means high-stakes litigation, Jessica proactively litigates the case, pays attention to the details, and maintains a high level of communication with her clients. She also practices in the area of legal ethics, assisting other attorneys, l Sorry, can make the July 29 movie aw firms, in-house counsel, and government agencies when ethical questions or legal issues related to professional conduct arise.
When she is not practicing law, Jessica serves as a Member of the Executive Board of Directors for Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the women of her community to succeed personally and professionally. Jessica also has working knowledge of the Spanish language.
A partner at Spencer Fane, Scott Rhodes provides trusted counsel to attorneys, law firms, legal departments, in-house counsel, and government agencies on highly sensitive ethical, professional responsibility, and business matters to identify and address any legal issues related to professional conduct.
With an extensive and distinguished background in legal ethics, Scott regularly advises clients in matters relating to state bar complaints, fee disputes and arbitrations, disciplinary matters, bar admission, and other licensing, ethics, and professional responsibility issues. His previous experience includes serving as managing attorney and general counsel for a Phoenix law firm in addition to his private practice.
Scott also serves as an expert witness in legal malpractice and other cases related to the practice of law.
In addition to his work in professional conduct, Scott has experience in the areas of general commercial, local government, and professional corporate governance and structure litigation. He provides collaborative legal service to advocate for clients in front of mediators, arbitration panels, judges, and juries utilizing all manners of traditional and alternative dispute resolution.
Even in professional conduct matters, Scott understands that legal strategy and tactical decisions must incorporate a business perspective and align with each client’s goals. Prior to entering private practice, Scott served as a law clerk for the Hon. Robert Corcoran and the Hon. Charles E. Jones in the Arizona Supreme Court. He also previously owned and operated a private business in Paris for nine years and speaks fluent French.