Awards & Rankings 06.01.23
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Jessica Bogo is a Chambers-ranked construction attorney, guiding clients through all phases of the construction process from licensing and pre-construction to contracting, project delivery, claims and dispute resolution.
Jessica is a co-editor of the upcoming third edition of “The Fundamentals of Construction Law,” published by the American Bar Association. She is also a frequent lecturer on construction law issues on behalf of the American Bar Association, the California Lawyers Association and the Associated General Contractors of America, among others.
Primarily representing owners and general contractors, Jessica has represented clients in the United States and abroad on a wide range of projects, including commercial, residential and energy projects. In addition to California, Jessica is also licensed to practice in Washington, DC. Jessica serves as hiring chair for Pillsbury’s San Francisco office.
Outside of the office, Jessica is an avid animal advocate, providing animal rescue assistance under ordinary and extraordinary circumstances, including following natural disasters.
Jessica's pronouns are she, her and hers.
Representative Experience
- Representing general contractor in builder’s risk litigation concerning construction of West Coast skyscraper.
- Representing general contractor of adjacent construction project in litigation related to alleged uneven and excessive settlement of Millennium Tower.
- Represented an EPC contractor in the arbitration of over $100 million in disputes arising out of the design and construction of copper and molybdenum mining facilities.
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- Represented contractor in litigation against San Francisco Community College District arising out of the construction and installation of modular educational facilities.
Professional Highlights
- Recognized by Chambers USA – Up and Coming for the Construction category in California (2023).
- Selected as 2017 – 2020 Diversity Fellow for the ABA Forum on Construction Law.
- Member of team that received the U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers “2016 Law Firm of the Year” award for the Construction category.
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- Honors & Awards
- Chambers USA Up and Coming California (2023)
- ABA Forum on Construction Law, Diversity Fellow (2017 – 2020)
- National LGBT Bar Association – Best LGBT Lawyers under 40 (2016)
- Speaking Engagements
- Building Bridges: A Conversation with the Honorable Victoria Kolakowski, January 2021. Moderator.
- COVID Impacts on Construction, August 2020. Speaker.
- Maximizing Work Experience in Law School, July 2020. Speaker.
- COVID-19 Delay and Schedule Issues, June 2020. Speaker.
- Job Search Strategies for Diverse Law Students, April 2019. Speaker.
- Construction Law and Ethics: Game Show Style, February 2019. Speaker.
- Ethics and Construction Law, January 2019. Speaker.
- Construction Law and Ethics: Game Show Style, October 2018. Speaker.
- Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession: The Myth of the Meritocracy, January 2016. Speaker.
- Out in the Law, January 2016. Speaker.
- Past, Present and Future E-Discovery Trends, March 2015. Speaker.
- Publications
- ABA Forum on Construction Law’s Fundamentals of Construction Law 3d Ed., 2023. Co-editor.
- ABA Forum on Construction Law’s Construction Lawyer, 2019 – 2020. Contributing Editor.
- "Choice of Law and Protecting Privilege," Society of Construction Law, September 2018. Author.
- "Construction Design Professionals and the Economic Loss Doctrine: A Look at New York and California (for ABA Publication Under Construction)," Fall 2017. Author.
- "On the inside Looking Out: Thoughts on the Pros and Cons of Life as In-House Counsel (for ABA publication Under Construction)," Winter 2017. Author.
- "Guidance for Companies Developing and Implementing Antitrust Compliance Programs," October 2014. Author.
- "Citing Conception, FINRA Panel Oks Class Action Waivers in Broker-Dealer Customer Arbitration Agreements," February 2013. Author.
- Memberships & Associations
- Co-Chair, ABA Forum on Construction Law 2020/2021 Regional Program
- Steering Committee, Division Four (Project Delivery and Construction Technology) of the ABA Forum on Construction Law (2019 – present)
- Site Coordinator, ABA Forum on Construction Law for San Francisco 2018 Regional Program
- Member, ABA Forum on Construction Law Diversity Committee (2015 – present)
- Board of Directors, Glen Park Association (2019 – present)
- Board of Directors, Pride Law Fund (2013 – present)
- Board of Directors, Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF) (2013 – 2017; Co-chair 2015 – 2017)
- External Publications
- On the inside Looking Out: Thoughts on the Pros and Cons of Life as In-House Counsel, Under Construction, Winter 2017 (Vol. 18, No. 2), Authors: William S. Hale, P.E., Jessica R. Bogo, Rebecca Tierney, 01/17/2018
- Construction Design Professionals and the Economic Loss Doctrine: A Look at New York and California, Under Construction Vol. 19, No. 2, Authors: Jessica R. Bogo, Matthew D. Stockwell, Clark Thiel, Andrew M. Argyris, 10/30/2017
- Firm Publications
- Guidance for Companies Developing and Implementing Antitrust Compliance Programs, Authors: Jacob R. Sorensen, Mark R. Hellerer, Fusae Nara, Jessica R. Bogo, 10/23/2014
- Citing Concepcion , FINRA Panel OKs Class Action Waivers in Broker-Dealer Customer Arbitration Agreements, Authors: Jessica R. Bogo, Sarah A. Good, 02/27/2013
- Recent Maverick Ruling in CA Appellate Court Finds Concepcion Does Not Overrule Gentry, Authors: Jessica R. Bogo, Sarah A. Good, 12/05/2012
Education
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J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2010
B.A., English, Davidson College, 2002
Admissions
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California
District of Columbia
Courts
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California