Jennifer Pesce
About Jennifer Pesce
Jennifer Pesce is the Senior Corporate Counsel at Aurora Solar, with a background in corporate law and education.
Current Role at Aurora Solar
Jennifer Pesce currently holds the position of Senior Corporate Counsel at Aurora Solar. In this role, she provides legal expertise on a range of matters related to renewable energy and solar technology. Her responsibilities involve advising the company on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and other legal issues to support Aurora Solar's initiatives.
Experience at Fenwick & West and Latham & Watkins
Jennifer Pesce gained extensive legal experience as an Associate at Fenwick & West from 2021 to 2023 in Santa Monica, California. Prior to that, she served as an Associate at Latham & Watkins in Los Angeles for two years, with an additional role as a Summer Associate in 2018. These positions allowed her to work on a variety of legal matters, contributing to her deep understanding of corporate law.
Educational Background
Jennifer Pesce obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, where she honed her legal skills from 2016 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of Michigan, which she completed in 2014. This diverse educational background has provided her with a unique perspective in both psychology and law.
Early Career and Teaching Experience
Before transitioning to a legal career, Jennifer Pesce worked as a Teacher with Chicago Public Schools from 2014 to 2016. During the same period, she served as a Corps Member with AmeriCorps and Teach For America. These roles reflect her commitment to education and community service, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in her career path.
Internship and Early Legal Roles
Jennifer Pesce's initial foray into the legal field included an internship at the U.S. Department of Education's Office of the General Counsel in Washington D.C. in 2017. This experience, coupled with her subsequent associate roles, laid the groundwork for her comprehensive legal acumen, particularly in the sectors of education and corporate governance.