Jessica is an employment defense litigator and trial attorney.
For the past 10 years, Jessica has been defending employers and managers against employment claims, including discrimination (based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age), harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and violations of wage and hour standards.
Jessica represents Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized companies, and public entities before federal and state courts, in arbitration, and before administrative agencies, including the California Department of Labor, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Jessica’s clients span a broad range of industries, including retail, restaurant and hospitality, banking, telecommunications and mobility services, as well as cities and counties.
In addition to her litigation and trial practice, Jessica also conducts workplace investigations, and provides advice and counsel to employers and managers, including risk analysis and compliance, in order to mitigate the risk of claims and to mitigate potential damages in litigation.
Prior to focusing her practice exclusively on employment matters, Jessica practiced real estate and environmental law, where she gained significant trial experience.