Jessica’s practice incorporates single-plaintiff and class action litigation experience coupled with the practical understanding of in-house employment counsel. 

 

Jessica regularly represents employers responding to claims and disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, and others. She advises clients on issues throughout the employment relationship, including contract review, wage and hour compliance, hiring and separations, performance management, background checks, company handbooks and policies, leave and accommodation requests, investigations, trainings, and other compliance with state and federal regulations.   

 

Jessica also focuses on pay equity and pay transparency laws, and she previously served as a member of California’s Pay Equity Task Force to develop step-by-step guidance for navigating the evolving pay equity landscape. 

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Prior to joining BNCJ, Jessica developed a decade of global law firm experience representing clients ranging from small tech startups to Fortune 500 companies.  

 

 

PRACTICE AREAS

 

• Civil Litigation 

• Employment Law 

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BAR ADMISSIONS

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• California

• Nevada
   

EDUCATION

 

• J.D., University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, Order of the Coif and with Great Distinction, Editor-in-Chief McGeorge Law Review. 

• B.A., St. Mary's College of California, magna cum laude, varsity crew. 

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ASSOCIATIONS, ACCREDITATIONS & AWARDS

 

• National Association of Women Lawyers, 2018-Present

• California Pay Equity Task Force, 2018–2019