A Birmingham native, Jennifer Wales brings a wealth of international legal acumen to Beddow, Erben, Bowen & Wales, P.A. After earning her Bachelor’s degree from Huntingdon College in 2001, she pursued her Juris Doctor at Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, graduating in 2004 with a Certificate in International Law. During her studies, Jennifer participated in international law programs across Europe, including Vienna, Budapest, Prague, and Dublin, and contributed a chapter on European Contract Law and lex mercatoria to the textbook International Trade and Business: Law, Policy and Ethics (2006). Jennifer furthered her education by earning an LL.M. in International Trade and Regulation and European Union Law from Trinity College, Dublin, in 2005. Upon returning to Birmingham, she was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2006 and joined the firm as of counsel in January 2007.
Jennifer’s practice reflects her deep understanding of international and domestic legal frameworks, and she is an active member of the Alabama State Bar, Birmingham Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Her global perspective and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to the firm and its clients.