How I represent clients at Schwabe
I help my clients resolve disputes with a focus on efficient and straightforward solutions. My clients range from individuals and closely held family businesses to large corporations and governmental entities. I represent them in state and federal courts on a variety of litigation issues, including commercial disputes, environmental matters, and administrative law. I have tried several cases to verdict, but I also understand the value of pre-litigation case evaluation and value-driven, early resolution. Adept at managing litigation from start to finish, my goal is to achieve excellent results for my clients.
In addition to maintaining a robust litigation practice, I devote significant energy to pro bono work, in which I advocate for marginalized communities and incarcerated individuals.
During a brief intermission in my service at Schwabe, I worked as assistant general counsel at the University of Oregon, where I provided legal counsel to university leadership and collaborated with stakeholders to shape policies, procedures, and guidelines. In that role, I gained valuable insight as a consumer of legal services, which helps me anticipate and meet the needs of my current clients.
Prior to joining the firm, I gained a unique inside perspective on the workings of federal court when I had an externship for the Honorable Magistrate Judge John V. Acosta at the United States District Court in Portland.
Education
- Lewis & Clark, Law School, Juris Doctor degree, summa cum laude (2016)
- California State University, Long Beach, Bachelor of Arts degree, Political Science (2012)
Admissions
- Oregon State Courts
- U.S. District Court - District of Oregon
Memberships
- Lewis & Clark Law School, Cornelius Honor Society, Member (2016)
Awards
- Best Lawyers in America Award: Ones to Watch, Environmental Litigation (2021-2022)
- Selected to the Oregon Super Lawyers Rising Stars List, Environmental Litigation (2021-2023)
- Campaign for Equal Justice, Associates Award (2023)
- Oregon State Bar, Oregon New Lawyer Division Public Service Award (2023)
- Multnomah Bar Association, Michael E. Haglund Young Lawyer Pro Bono Award (2022)
- Lewis & Clark Law School, Pro Bono Public Service Award (2015, 2016)
Additional Publications
“Curbing Judicial Discretion in Pretrial Conferences,” Lewis & Clark Law Review (2016).
Community Activities
- Prior Chair of the Membership Committee for the Young Lawyers Section of the Multnomah Bar Association. (2019–2020)
- Previously on the board of Women in Environment (WIE), (board member 2017–2018)
- Associate Integration Committee at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt (2018–2023)
- Co-chair of the Associates Committee for the Campaign for Equal Justice (2018–2022)
- Women’s Initiative Leadership Committee at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt (2017–2023)
- Alumni Mentorship Program for Lewis and Clark law students (2017–2022)
Outside Interests
Jessie enjoys getting outside as much as possible and cheering on the Portland Blazers and the San Francisco 49ers.
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