Jessica L. O'Connell is a Attorney, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at VA Board of Veterans Appeals. She possess expertise in legal research, legal writing, litigation, appeals, appellate practice and 4 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "Jessica O'Connell is personable, bright and hard-working. She was a pleasure to have at the office. Her legal research skills are impressive and she doesn't quit until she finds what she's looking for. Her interactions with clients were very professional and she forms connections with people easily. I highly recommend her in any legal setting.", "Jess has excellent communication skills, both verbal as well as written, her contributions for the projects we have worked on have been impressive and valuable. She has always demonstrated enthusiasm and creativity towards a variety of projects and can deal with internal pressure excellently as well as maintain a right attitude toward external relationship with clients. She sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals. It has been a privilege to work with Jessica and it is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation, knowing fully that she will be an asset to any employer whom she chooses to approach.", and "I have practiced law for 28 years. Upon moving to Drinker Biddle two years ago, Jess became my my legal assistant, and she quickly proved to be the most capable and effective assistant I've had in my career. Jess is smart, enthusiastic and a self-starter. She not only performs the work expressly assigned, but thinks ahead, anticipating potential problems and offering suggestions for how to address them. She, as well, a fine person, with an abiding interest in being an advocate for others, especially children."