Jessica Borchers
About Jessica Borchers
Jessica Borchers is an Internal Counsel at HIMSS with extensive experience in legal roles across various organizations in Denver, Colorado.
Current Title and Role
Jessica Borchers serves as Internal Counsel at HIMSS since 2021. Based in Denver, Colorado, she brings significant experience in handling enterprise customer contracting, government contracting, and vendor contracting within large publicly traded companies.
Previous Roles and Work Experience
Jessica Borchers previously held the title of Senior Attorney at Lumen Technologies from 2020 to 2021, and at CenturyLink from 2017 to 2020. Before that, she was Corporate Counsel at Level 3 Communications from 2016 to 2017, and at CenturyLink from 2015 to 2016. Her early legal career includes roles as a Judicial Fellow and Judicial Intern at the Arapahoe County District Court, as well as a variety of other legal and advocacy-related roles.
Education and Professional Credentials
Jessica Borchers earned her J.D. and a Certificate in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law, where she was also active as a Research Assistant and Student Mediator. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a Management Concentration from Colorado State University and has completed certifications in Financial Analysis, Leadership, and Mediation and Conflict Resolution.
Specializations and Expertise
Jessica Borchers specializes in drafting and negotiating commercial and technology-related agreements. She excels in managing high volumes of work efficiently and maintains a professional demeanor under pressure. Her skills include understanding the strategic dynamics and long-term goals of her clients, providing advice aligned with those objectives, and demonstrating strong responsiveness and patience.
Professional Contributions and Roles in Legal Sector
Jessica has contributed significantly in various legal roles, including positions at the United States Attorney's Office, Bloomberg Law, and as Editor-in-Chief of the Race to the Bottom Blog. Additionally, she competed in the National Transactional LawMeet Moot Court Competition and served as a Product Advocate for Bloomberg Law.