Jennifer Abruzzo — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as General Counsel at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from 2021 to 2025.
Nominated to the NLRB by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate in a 51-50 vote with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie.
Pushed for a broadening of workers' rights, including for college athletes and immigrants, and protected Black Lives Matter protestors under federal labor law.
Previously worked for the NLRB for over 20 years, serving as Deputy General Counsel and Acting General Counsel.
Served as Special Counsel for Strategic Initiatives for Communications Workers of America (CWA).
Second woman to ever serve as NLRB General Counsel.
Fired by President Donald Trump in January 2025.

Biography

Jennifer Ann Abruzzo is an American attorney and former government official who served as General Counsel at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from 2021 to 2025. She was nominated to the NLRB by President Joe Biden on February 17, 2021, after which she was confirmed by the Senate in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie. She is the second woman to ever serve as NLRB General Counsel.