A headshot of Jennifer McMillan Beyerlein.

Jennifer McMillan Beyerlein

Partner
Seattle

Jennifer McMillan Beyerlein is co-Leader of Ballard Spahr’s Real Estate and Construction Litigation Group. She focuses on construction litigation and drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts. 

Jennifer has a diverse background that includes representing architecture and engineering firms in malpractice claims, private owners and developers, and municipalities and public owners on various public works projects.

Professional Highlights

Professional Activities

Washington State Bar Association, Construction Law Section, Council Member; Chair-Elect

Gregoire Fellows Diversity Program, Governance Committee

Recognition & Accomplishments

LEED Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council

Chambers USA, Construction, 2020-2024

The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Construction, 2021-2025; Construction Law, 2024-2025

Thomson Reuters, "Washington Super Lawyer," Construction Litigation, 2024

Speaking Engagements

"Construction's Technology Evolution: Emerging Data Sources, AI, and eDiscovery Solutions," Lighthouse Global, November 9, 2023

"Welcome & Introductions," Washington State Bar Association, June 2, 2023

"Construction Law Section Update," Washington State Bar Association, June 2, 2023

Board Memberships & Community Service

EarthShare Washington, past president

Credentials 

Education

University of Michigan Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2004)

Stanford University (B.A. 2001)

Admissions

Washington

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

U.D. District Court for the Western District of Washington

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Tulalip Tribe