Tofel Dent Construction Welcomes Janis Gallego as Vice President, General Counsel

Tucson, AZ — (October 30, 2025) — Tofel Dent Construction is pleased to announce the appointment of Janis Gallego as Vice President, General Counsel. In this role, Gallego will manage all legal aspects of the company, including contracts, compliance, and risk management.
Gallego brings nearly two decades of diverse legal and compliance experience to the leadership team. Her background spans nonprofit, higher education, corporate, and private practice sectors, giving her a unique perspective on organizational governance, risk management, and contract strategy.
Before joining Tofel Dent Construction, Gallego served as Vice President, Associate Counsel at Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., one of the nation’s largest social service organizations. She previously worked at the University of Arizona as the Deputy Director of the Office of Title IX and as the Student Legal Services Counsel. Gallego’s corporate experience includes serving as Senior Manager of Corporate Contracts at Universal Avionics Systems Corporation and practicing law at prominent Tucson law firms.
She is also a Part-time Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona, where she teaches law and mentors students. Gallego is a two-time wildcat, earning her J.D. from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2005 and graduating cum laude with a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Arizona in 2002.
Gallego is an active community leader, having served in several capacities at the University of Arizona, including as Chair of the Hispanic Advisory Council, a member of the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee, and a member of the Wildcat for Life Leadership Council. Gallego is a current board member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association and the State Forty-Eight Foundation and Vice President of Women Leaders of Southern Arizona. In 2010, Gallego was named one of the Arizona Daily Star’s 40 Under 40. In 2022, Gallego was recognized as an Honorary Bobcat by the University of Arizona Bobcats Alumni Organization.
Managing Member Jim Tofel expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointment: “We are excited to welcome Janis Gallego as Vice President, General Counsel at Tofel Dent Construction. Her extensive legal expertise, combined with her deep commitment to community and education, closely aligns with Tofel Dent’s mission and values. We are confident that Janis will play a critical role in strengthening our operations and supporting our continued growth.”
Formed in 1984, Tofel Dent Construction is a general contractor specializing in multi-family and commercial projects, including affordable and market-rate housing and mixed-use facilities. The company has completed nearly 200 projects and over 16,000 units throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico.

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