Intro
Jessilyn represents local governments and public agencies in transactional and advisory matters involving open government, public records, conflict of interest, elections laws, Proposition 218, ordinance drafting, and public contracting and public works. She is adept in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, such as professional and consulting services, master services, nondisclosures, IT and software, and grants.
Prior to joining the firm, Jessilyn was an associate at a municipal law firm. During law school, she externed for the Honorable Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye of the Supreme Court of California and served as Vice President of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association.
In addition to her law practice, Jessilyn is an active member of her community. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Southeast Asian Development Center.
Areas of Focus
Education
Academic Distinction
Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly, Executive Internal Editor
Alternative Dispute Resolution Team, Member
Admissions and Courts
Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area, Mentorship Committee Co-Chair
Bar Association of San Francisco, Member
Queen's Bench Bar Association, Member
Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Judge Mary E. Wiss, San Francisco Superior Court
Judicial Extern for the Honorable Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Supreme Court of California
"Recent Legislative Updates to the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, and More," co-presenter, CSDA Board Secretary/Clerk Conference (November 2023)