Meet The Team
Senior Partner / Lawyer
Abby R. Rubenfeld is a distinguished Nashville attorney specializing in family law, LGBT and AIDS-related issues, and civil rights litigation. With over four decades of groundbreaking legal work, she has driven advances in equality locally and nationally.
Most notably, Ms. Rubenfeld served as co-counsel for the Tennessee plaintiffs in Obergefell v. Hodges (Tanco v. Haslam). This historic U.S. Supreme Court case brought full marriage equality to the United States in 2015. Earlier in her career, she served as Legal Director of the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund (1983–1988) and successfully led a landmark 1996 challenge that overturned Tennessee’s statute criminalizing same-sex relationships based on state constitutional privacy rights.
Key Career Highlights:
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Historic Legal Wins: Played a pivotal role in legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide and dismantling anti-LGBT state legislation.
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National Leadership: Former Legal Director of Lambda Legal Defense and former board member for the Human Rights Campaign, the ACLU of Tennessee, and the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association.
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Trailblazing Bar Service: First openly lesbian member of the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates and founding Chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Section on LGBT Rights.
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Community Recognition: Named Nashvillian of the Year (2015) and recipient of the Nashville Bar Association’s highest honor, the Tune Award (2016).
Ms. Rubenfeld holds a J.D. from Boston University School of Law and an A.B. with honors from Princeton University. Read Full Bio ->
Legal Assistant
Jason Conner serves as a Legal Assistant at Rubenfeld Law Office, drawing on an extensive background in public service, financial investigation, and operational support to assist the firm's legal team and clients.
Before joining Rubenfeld Law Office, Jason spent over two decades with the State of Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, leading investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse while generating detailed public reports and case files. He further refined his analytical and compliance skills as an internal auditor for the Tennessee Department of Revenue, focusing on internal controls, audit documentation, and administrative compliance. In addition to his investigative career, Jason brings more than 20 years of operations, client service, and event management experience through his work with the Ryman Auditorium and the International Entertainment Buyers Association.
Key Professional Highlights:
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Financial & Fraud Expertise: Served two terms as President of the Middle Tennessee Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
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Public Sector Service: Conducted high-level state investigations and compliance audits for over 20 years with the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and Department of Revenue.
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Operational Leadership: Experienced in managing complex administrative processes, case documentation, and high-volume client communications.
Jason’s sharp problem-solving abilities, professional communication, and deep experience in financial analysis make him a crucial asset to the firm’s daily operations and client care.