Jasmine Marchbanks-Owens

Jasmine Marchbanks-Owens is an Attorney at Hawkins Legal, P.C., where she focuses her practice on civil rights, employment law, and education law. She represents individuals, educational institutions, public entities, and organizations in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, constitutional and civil rights violations, workplace disputes, Title IX issues, student rights, and compliance with state and federal laws. 

A proud native of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Jasmine earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from the University of La Verne, where she received the university's highest student award for activism and was recognized by the California State Assembly for her contributions to social change.

Following graduate school, Jasmine served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica until she was evacuated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon returning to California, she worked alongside community leaders and advocates throughout Southern California to successfully petition local governments to recognize racism as a public health crisis.

Jasmine earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, where she served as the National Vice Chair of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), one of the nation's largest student-run nonprofit organizations. She was also published in the Howard Civil Rights Law Review for her scholarly note, "Don't Forget About Me: The Epidemic and Erasure of Violence Against Black Women & the Power of the Enforcement Clause of the Thirteenth Amendment."

Throughout law school, Jasmine demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public service, graduating with the highest number of pro bono hours in the law school's history. She also served as a judicial law clerk with the Mississippi Court of Appeals, where she gained valuable experience in appellate research and judicial decision-making.

Jasmine's practice is driven by her passion for protecting constitutional rights, advancing educational equity, and advocating for fairness in the workplace. She is dedicated to providing strategic, compassionate, and results-oriented representation to clients facing complex civil rights, employment, and education law matters.



In addition to her legal practice, Jasmine serves on the boards of Just the Beginning and Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, reflecting her lifelong commitment to leadership, community service, and social justice.