Jessica Rodenhiser, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Berlin, De

Berlin, Germany

- Proficient in stakeholder management, with strong communication skills, adept at making complex legal topics clear and comprehensible- Directly collaborate with the Head of B2B Sales in the US and EMEA to develop, draft, and implement processes for streamlined support and legal compliance.- Facilitate cross-border legal advisory, acting as a crucial link between New York and Berlin offices- Collaborated closely with Corporate Counsel to facilitate complex cross-border M&A transactions, playing a key role in due diligence-Collaborates effectively with C-level executives and advisory departments to offer multi-faceted legal solutions- Spearhead AI internal policy development and strategy in partnership with a cross-functional team, aligning technology initiatives with legal standards.- Conduct contract review and negotiations across diverse areas such as IT, InfoSec, marketing, P&O, and creative services, focusing on a thorough assessment of risks and strategically guiding negotiations to secure optimal terms for tools, vendors, and various contractual agreements.- Oversee our trademark portfolio and IP matters, with guidance from external counsel, safeguarding and strategically leveraging the company's trademarks and IP assets.- Handle data privacy tasks, including DPA review, drafting, and negotiation to ensure compliance under the GDPR.- Management, training, and implementation of contract management software. - Development of German language skills with a goal to effectively manage contracts in German and English to ensure effective communication in a multilingual environment.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Researched and advised on a variety of legal issues, including international expansion, data privacy, data governance, and international relocation. Led review of various contracts for services. Collaborated across global teams to achieve successful outcomes for internal and external partners. Pro Bono Star 2021 recipient.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

I oversaw and directed the waivers department. The department handles I-601, I-601A, and I-212 waivers. My role was to be the direct report for the waivers team. In my position I monitored waiver cases through the entire process— from the approval of I-130 to the consular interview. Drafted various types of petition applications and liaised with US Embassies and Consulates to ensure smooth processing.

Boston, Massachusetts

Supported clients with the entire process of Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) and Immigrant Visa (IV) applications, appointments, and follow up services. I represented clients in bond and removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review. I focused primarily on asylum, withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal, and request for bond. I directed and supervised litigation paralegals. I trained new associates in relevant immigration law, predominately asylum, withholding, and CAT, and immigration consequences of criminal convictions.

Watertown, Massachusetts

I was responsible for drafting contracts, lease agreements, loan documents including commercial note's and mortgages, deed and trust documents, and purchase and sale agreements for commercial and residential units. In addition to drafting, I researched legal questions in discrete topics of contract law, zoning, and property law. I dealt with high profile clients and performed with the utmost client satisfaction and confidentiality.

Los Angeles Immigration Court

I conducted legal research and drafted decisions for five Immigration Judges on non-detained dockets. Advised on immigration consequences of criminal convictions, and presented continuing legal education for the Immigration Judges in the Los Angeles Olive Street Immigration Court.

Boston, Massachusetts

While reporting directly to the Director of the Center for International Law and Policy, I led and directed a team of fifteen law students. In our research, we sought to assess business compliance with international standards and guidelines (UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; The International Covenant of Civil, and Political Rights; and The International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights) for handling human rights violations.

Boston, Massachusetts

I reported directly to the Director. Researched and wrote on United States visa policy and programs. Interviewed current and former visa holders. Helped interviewees navigate their story to gather information for comprehensive immigration reform. Compiled confidential information to add to national database.

Greater Boston Area

Conducted in-take interviews of prospective clients and assessed potential legal issues. Researched and drafted memoranda on discrete issues of law including, civil contempt, social security, and modification of child custody and temporary order. Prepared clients for testimony. Represented clients at pretrial hearings and hearings on motions.

I worked with clients in the preparation of their claims for asylum, withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture before the Asylum Office of the Department of Homeland Security, the Immigration Court, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. I also prepared u-visa applications and I-360, VAWA self-petitioner applications. I conducted research for the head of the u-visa and VAWA unit on discrete issues of immigration law including, inadmissibility grounds, denaturalization, special immigrant juvenile, TPS, criminal charges, and asylum grounds.

Brockton, Ma

Provided assistance to Assistant District Attorneys with discovery files. Created and managed a new office-wide case filing system.

Coordinated public opinion surveys. Managed and submitted Institutional Review Board application. Performed literature reviews. Developed and implemented surveys through Qualtrics. Preformed data management and analysis. Wrote report of findings and presented findings and research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Master Of Laws - Llm

Juris Doctor (J.D.), 3.25 Gpa (Us) ; 1,7 (German)

International Business Transactions

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science, 3.608 Gpa (Us) ; 1,3 (German)

I graduated with honors magna cum laude. I was a dedicated member of the Moot Court and Model Senate teams and, in my final year.