Gordon Unzen’s practice focuses on helping clients navigate a wide range of legal matters involving social security disability (SSD) claims, workers’ compensation, and personal injury. He fights for his clients with attention to detail, a client-focused mindset, and a strong sense of justice.
Gordon graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School and was admitted to the prestigious Order of the Coif in recognition of his academic work. While in law school, he focused his time on honing his advocacy skills and giving back to his community by serving at the state and local level with the National Lawyers Guild, a public interest legal association. Gordon also provided leadership to the Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology in his role as Executive Editor. He graduated summa cum laude and with honors from the University of New Hampshire, earning his bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Philosophy, and Justice Studies.
Prior to joining Shaheen & Gordon, Gordon clerked for the Law Office of Brockton D. Hunter. He worked on matters at all stages of litigation, from pre-trial motions to appeals and expungements. Gordon also interned with the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services, where he served in their Strategic Litigation Unit and advocated for civil rights. Gordon’s experience in a wide variety of legal matters and across several academic disciplines allows him to research, counsel, and advocate for his clients with an interdisciplinary approach.
Admissions
Career
- Associate, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., 2024 – present
- Law Clerk, The Law Office of Brockton D. Hunter, P.A., 2022 – 2024
- Legal Intern, Committee for Public Counsel Services in Boston, MA, 2023
Professional Associations
- New Hampshire Bar Association
- National Lawyers’ Guild (NLG)
Awards & Honors
- Order of the Coif
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Psi Chi Honor Society
- UNH Hamel Scholar
- Paul M. Barlow Memorial Prize
Certifications
- Criminal Justice Concentration from the University of Minnesota Law School
Education
- B.A., University of New Hampshire, 2021
- J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, 2024
Publications & Presentations
- Gordon Unzen, Artificial Intelligence and the Administrative State: Regulating the Government Use of Decision-Making Technology, 25 Minn. J.L. Sci. & Tech. 209 (2023). Available at https://scholarship.law.umn.edu/mjlst/vol25/iss1/8/
