Jessica is an associate attorney at Galanda Broadman. Her practice focuses on representing Tribal governments and businesses.
Before joining Galanda Broadman, Jessica served almost five years on active duty as a J.A.G. officer in the U.S. Army. She first served as a National Security and Administrative Law Attorney for the 1st Cavalry Division, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, where she advised on a wide range of legal issues including ethics, internal investigations and national security law. As a military prosecutor in the 82nd Airborne Division, she represented the U.S. government in many contested trials and sentencing hearings. She also advised on multiple other cases.
Prior to joining the military, she served as a legal fellow to the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s Department of Justice.
Education
The University of Arizona College of Law (JD)
Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Certificate
Arizona Journal of Environmental Law & Policy
Mount Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles (BA)
Healthcare Policy, Outstanding Scholar
Bar Admissions
State of New Mexico
San Carlos Apache Tribe
Publications
“Nothing is Over: FTCA Claims for Toxic Torts,” American Indian Law Journal