LGBTQ Law

Attorney Jellison named as one of the 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40

Attorney Jellison was recently named as one of the 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. This recognition is given to attorneys “under the age of 40 who have distinguished themselves in their field and have demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBTQ+ equality.” Attorney Jellison was the author of the arguments that established sexual orientation as a protected class under the Massachusetts constitution and banned discriminatory peremptory strikes on the basis of sexual orientation. Beyond the courtroom, Attorney Jellison is Co-Chair of the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association, is its liaison to the Superior Court, and was the co-chair of its Committee for Transgender Inclusion from 2014-2020. She is also a member of the SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Wellbeing's Subcommittee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Small and Medium Size Firms.

We could not be prouder to have her co-lead our firm.

Attorney Jellison Made Partner

Wood & Nathanson is proud to announce that Eva Jellison has been made a partner in the firm. Attorney Jellison’s work on the cutting edge of juvenile and appellate defense includes advocacy for the adoption of a “reasonable juvenile” standard for evaluation of juveniles’ mental states, retroactive application of juvenile justice reforms, and access to post-conviction DNA testing.