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Jessica R. Chao

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Areas of Focus

Overview

Jessica advises clients on a wide range of internal and government-facing investigations, with a specialized focus on navigating the challenges arising at the intersection of government contracts and cybersecurity.  She also supports clients with general compliance in government contract transactions, developing corporate policies, procedures, and governance, and conducting cybersecurity compliance reviews. Her practice also includes assisting clients with due diligence in transactions.

Jessica’s experience prior to joining the firm includes clerking for the Honorable Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov at the Colorado Court of Appeals and working as a legal extern for a leading global government contractor during law school, where she concentrated on procurement contract review and diligence.

Jessica is actively involved in community service 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

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Blog Post | 01.26.26

FedRAMP Proposes Updates to Authorization Process—Six New RFCs Released for Public Comment

Blog Post | 01.22.26

FedRAMP Proposes Updates to Authorization Process—Six New RFCs Released for Public Comment

Client Alert | 3 min read | 01.21.26

FedRAMP Proposes Updates to Authorization Process—Six New RFCs Released for Public Comment

Firm News | 9 min read | 01.09.26

Crowell & Moring Elects 15 New Partners, Promotes One to Senior Counsel and 26 to Counsel

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