Catholic Law lecturer and alumna Jennifer M. Gartlan '02 has been appointed Chief of the ADR Unit at the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC). In this role, she oversees mediation efforts aimed at resolving whistleblower retaliation complaints and other allegations of prohibited personnel practices.

Prior to joining OSC, Ms. Gartlan served as the Mediation Program Coordinator for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (DCCA), which provides mediation to resolve administrative, civil, family law, and probate appellate matters.

In 2024, the American Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section honored Ms. Gartlan with an award for Outstanding Committee, recognizing her exceptional leadership as co-chair of the Court ADR Committee.