Jessica Lafferty Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Jessica Lafferty is an Associate in the Tax Planning and Business Transactions section. Jessica’s work for clients includes:(i) forming and organizing various business entities, including limited liability companies, corporations, and limited partnerships; (ii) updating corporate records for business clients, and(iii) supporting restructuring efforts to.

Houston, Texas, United States

Part-time law clerk with Chamberlain Hrdlicka's Tax planning and Business Transactions group.

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Honors: Dean's List, Fall 2020, Spring 2021. LEX Award in Contracts (Highest Grade), Fall 2019 Competitions: Lorance Thompson Negotiation & Contract Drafting Competition, Spring 2020; Tom Newhouse Mediation Competition, Fall 2019, Fall 2020Organizations: Student Bar Association, First Generation Law Students, Corporate and Tax Law SocietyOther.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Conducted monthly course review presentations on legally enforceable promises, including [contract formation, contract interpretation and the performance of contractual obligations under the UCC and the Restatement.
• Researched and explained answers to student questions via Zoom and email

Houston, Texas, United States

• Analyzed contracts, focusing on indemnity and arbitration provisions, including Anti-Indemnification Act considerations.
• Prepared client reports, focusing on contract indemnity analyses, potential liability, and possible damages.
• Drafted upstream and downstream contract analysis reports regarding subcontractor agreements.
• Drafted Motions for Summary Judgement (MSJ), Motions for Continuance, Motions to Stay, Motions to Withdraw, and related proposed orders.
• Drafted a No Evidence MSJ against Plaintiffs, specifically drafting sections on Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), fraud, fraud in a real estate transaction, negligent misrepresentation, and negligence; drafted.
• Prepared client-aimed status reports and hearing/deposition summaries, including legal analyses and potential impact of hearings, motions, amended petitions, expert reports, and evidence; edited interrogatory responses.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Constructed an in-depth analysis of possible legal obstacles to acquiring antiquities from foreign nations
• Researched and drafted a public statement and proposed initiatives to address current events, considering all stakeholders
• Drafted a memorandum on international cultural property laws and theories on the rights to title-less antiquities
• Drafted and revised an appellate-style brief within a strict timeline and argued the case in an internal moot-court exercise
• Presented weekly research on current legal events in the industry to advise senior counsel on implications to the museum
• Procured artwork by verifying purchase order data and updating the warranty and indemnification clause and the bill of sale

Houston, Texas Area

Office Manager for Katherine Nixon, an entrepreneur and business owner for SETFS, KatherineNixon.com, and SouthForkRental.com. My responsibilities with Katherine Nixon varied based on which buisness I was supporting, yet my common responsibilities across businesses included accounting, procurement, scheduling, website design and management, social media.

Houston, Texas

While working at SETFS and KatherineNixon.com, I am responsible for a variety of activities: Marketing/ Sales:- Social Media management - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin - for three separate entities. - Development and distribution of marketing material including social media posts, flyers, promotional materials, etc. - Website development and.

Houston, Texas

- Performed comparative analysis of essential nationwide documentation and consolidated findings into a comprehensive, coherent report- Aided in maintaining and coordinating various social media campaigns- Worked closely with Social Media Analyst to create and edit content- Developed and edited promotional material using Photoshop CC and Adobe Premiere.

Houston, Texas

-Organized and managed over 30,000 invoices-Maximized the invoice system through alphabetization-Executed the eradication of sensitive documentation

Katy, Texas

-Ensured repeat business through attentive and friendly service -Personally responsible for monetary transactions in excess of $5000 a day. -Addressed and resolved guest crises.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Houston Business & Tax Law Journal; Contracts TA for Darren Bush Student BAR Association; Houston Young Lawyers.

Bachelor Of Science In University Studies With Business Focus. Minors: Communications And Psychology, Business/Commerce, General

Activities and Societies: Alpha Psi Omega Volunteering with the Hourglass Theater Company National Society of Leadership and Success.

Education record

Completed training in Individual Federal Income Tax and Corporate Federal Income Tax.

Education record

Completed three Dale Carnegie classes: (1) Strictly Business (2) Leadership for Managers (3) How to Cold Call and Build New Customers

Education record

Completed two classes in Microsoft Excel - 2013; the intermediate and advanced classes.

Master Of Laws - Llm, Tax Law/Taxation