Jessica R. Chao

Associate | She/Her/Hers

Associate | She/Her/Hers

Denver
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Jessica focuses on government investigations, mergers and acquisitions, ethics, and compliance supporting clients in government contracts transactions. In her practice, Jessica counsels and trains clients on Federal Acquisition Regulation issues, contracting fundamentals, and the False Claims Act.

Prior to joining the firm, Jessica clerked for the Honorable Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov at the Colorado Court of Appeals. During law school, she was a legal extern at one of the world’s largest government contractors, focusing on procurement contract review and diligence.

In addition to a robust government contracts practice, Jessica serves as a board member, and Community Outreach Committee co-chair, for the Colorado Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

Career & Education

University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., Corporate and Commercial Law Certificate and Workplace Law Certificate
Pepperdine University, B.A., cum laude
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., Corporate and Commercial Law Certificate and Workplace Law Certificate
- Pepperdine University, B.A., cum laude
Colorado
- Colorado
Appellate Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov, Colorado Court of Appeals
- Appellate Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov, Colorado Court of Appeals
Colorado Bar Association

American Bar Association

Young Lawyers Division

Public Contract Law

Colorado Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Board of Directors

Co-chair, Community Outreach Committee

Member, Mentorship Committee
- Colorado Bar Association
- American Bar Association
  
  Young Lawyers Division
  
  Public Contract Law
- Colorado Asian Pacific American Bar Association
  
  Board of Directors
  
  Co-chair, Community Outreach Committee
  
  Member, Mentorship Committee
Korean
- Korean