Biography

Rebekah Browder’s practice focuses on government liability defense, including state law torts. She defends governmental entities in road design and law enforcement matters.

Rebekah began her legal career as a prosecutor at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, handling over 30 felony jury trials across various units, including trial group, family violence, and special crimes. Her diverse caseload included high-profile cases like prostitution rings, public corruption, homicide, and gang-related crimes. She later joined the City of Scottsdale as an Assistant City Prosecutor, successfully prosecuting over 25 misdemeanor jury trials.

Transitioning to civil law, Rebekah worked at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office in the Civil Rights Division, rising from Unit Chief Counsel to Section Chief Counsel. There, she managed investigations and litigation on issues like housing, employment, disability rights, and voting discrimination, while also conducting community outreach.

After over 16 years in public service, Rebekah moved to the private sector, leading an employment law firm focused on plaintiff-side civil cases. A dedicated Arizona native, she volunteers as an Executive Board Member with the 100 Club of Arizona, supporting first responders.

Employment

Wieneke Law Group
Associate, 2025 to Present

Arizona Employee Advocates, an ABS Law Firm
Managing Attorney & Compliance Attorney, 2023 to 2025

Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Civil Rights Division
Section Chief Counsel and Unit Chief Counsel, 2015 to 2023

City of Scottsdale Prosecutor’s Office
Assistant City Prosecutor, 2012 to 2015

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
Deputy County Attorney, 2007 to 2012

Bar Admissions

• Arizona
• U.S. District Court, District of Arizona

Professional Associations & Memberships

• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, State Bar of Arizona Counsel on Persons with Disabilities in the Legal Profession
• Member, Phoenix Federalist Society
• Member, Arizona Women Lawyers Association
• Board Member, 100 Club of Arizona
• Arizona Advisory Committee Member, United States Commission on Civil Rights
• Former Executive Director, Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board, 2017-2023

Publications

• Internet Voting with Initiatives and Referendums: Stumbling Toward Direct Democracy, 29
  Seattle U. L. Rev. 485 (2005).