Jessica Varda
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Areas Of Practice
- Complex Commercial & Business Litigation
Jessica focuses her practice on complex commercial and business litigation. Clients appreciate her ability to analyze complex problems from different perspectives and identify the issues that matter most.
Before entering the legal profession, Jessica served as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, representing U.S. economic and commercial interests at U.S. Embassies overseas. Her work included negotiating with foreign governments on trade and investment matters, advocating for U.S. businesses abroad, and advising on economic and regulatory matters.
Admissions
- Indiana
Education
- Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
- J.D. - 2026
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Valedictorian
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
- Graduate Certificate in Accounting
- Honors: GPA: 4.0
- Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
- M.A. in International Relations
- Honors: magna cum laude
- The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Russian and Slavic Studies
Professional Associations And Memberships
- Upcoming: Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2028–2029
Past Positions
- Law Extern, Hon. Benjamin J. Beaton, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
- Law Extern, Hon. Colin H. Lindsay, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Western District of Kentucky
Pro-Bono Activities
- Volunteer Tax Counselor, AARP Tax Aide Foundation, 2021-2026