Jennie Blanche Newhall

Jennie Blanche Newhall (1874–1943) was an American attorney. She was the second woman admitted to practice law in the state of New Hampshire.

Early life and education Newhall was born in Concord, New Hampshire, on June 8, 1874. She graduated from Concord High School and took correspondence courses at Hamilton College's Law School. She also studied under New Hampshire attorneys and worked as a secretary for the New Hampshire Attorney General. In response, Newhall drafted the appropriate legislation and successfully lobbied for its passage in 1929. In February of that year, Newhall was the first woman to be appointed Justice of the Peace in New Hampshire, by Governor Charles W. Tobey and the New Hampshire Executive Council.

Newhall also served as the Vice President of the National Association of Women Lawyers.