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PHOENIX, Ariz. and Santa Fe, NM (May 28, 2025) – Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to welcome Josefa A. Rodriguez as a lateral shareholder in its Phoenix office.
Josefa brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to helping families navigate complex legal challenges, including divorce, legal separation, spousal maintenance, child custody and support, parental rights, and adoption. Her strategic advocacy and effective case management are complemented by a strong emphasis on early resolution through negotiation and the drafting of pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
“Josefa’s experience and empathy make her a tremendous asset to our family law team,” said Melissa Benson, shareholder and head of the firm’s Family Law practice. “She is a devoted advocate who understands the personal nature of family disputes and works tirelessly to help clients find resolution and peace of mind.”
Before joining Gallagher & Kennedy, Josefa served as an Assistant Attorney General representing the Arizona Department of Child Safety in juvenile dependency matters. Her tenure in public service, combined with experience at a Valley-based family law firm, sharpened her ability to resolve sensitive legal issues with compassion and clarity. She earned her J.D. from Arizona Summit Law School in 2017 and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in English from Arizona State University in 2015.
Her professional and community involvement includes Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association, the Arizona Women Lawyers Association, and the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Family Law Section. Josefa also supports the Latina Mentoring Project through active participation.
About Gallagher & Kennedy
Established in 1978, Gallagher & Kennedy is an Arizona-based law firm with 64 attorneys in Arizona and New Mexico representing clients from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. The firm’s clientele includes Freeport McMoRan, Inc., Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, The Fertilizer Institute, Grand Canyon University, and Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Learn more at www.gknet.com or call 602-530-8019.