Autumn Menard is originally from New England, and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Boston and the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law.
Prior to studying law, Autumn received a BA in Spanish and lived in Asturias, Spain for three years, where she taught English. Autumn decided to pursue a career in law because she wanted the power and training to advocate for individuals and families struggling with the financial implications of illness and disability.
As a law student, Autumn worked in the Veterans’ Advocacy Law Clinic, interned at the Immigrant Workers’ Rights Clinic at the Bacon Immigration Law Policy Program, and co-founded the James E. Rogers College of Law’s first pro bono Name Change Clinic for Tucson’s transgender community.
Autumn was in law school when the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision came out ruling that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples by the Constitution. She is passionate about ensuring that that the benefits of marriage also extend to same-sex couples, including Social Security Survivor benefits. She has had the honor of being part of the team of attorneys, including Lambda Legal, representing the class in Ely v. Saul.
Autumn became a partner at Menard Disability Law in 2019. She is licensed to practice law in Arizona and represents Social Security Disability and Survivor benefits claimants in Arizona, Oregon, Southern Washington, and throughout the US and internationally.
