Jennifer Bigelow-Carlson

Jennifer Bigelow-Carlson is a dedicated legal professional currently serving as a Staff Attorney in the Kinship Unit at the Center for Elder Law & Justice since August 2022. Previously, Jennifer held positions as a Summer Law Clerk at Pasquale Bochiechio, P.C. and a Law Fellow at the Erie County Family Justice Center. Jennifer gained experience as a Summer Fellow at the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc., focusing on research in the Attorneys for Children unit. In academia, Jennifer has served as an Adjunct Instructor at Genesee Community College and Bryant & Stratton College, teaching English composition and transitional studies, as well as a Teaching Assistant at Fredonia. Jennifer started as a Substitute Teacher in multiple school districts, demonstrating strong classroom management skills. Jennifer holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University at Buffalo School of Law and advanced degrees in English from SUNY Fredonia.