Jessica Xu
About Jessica Xu
Jessica Xu is an Associate at King & Spalding in Los Angeles, where she has worked since 2022. She has previous experience as a Judicial Extern at the United States District Court and as a Law Clerk at Yale Law School.
Work at King & Spalding
Jessica Xu currently serves as an Associate at King & Spalding in Los Angeles, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Summer Associate at the same firm in 2021 for two months. Her experience at King & Spalding contributes to her legal expertise and understanding of complex legal matters.
Judicial Extern Experience
In 2021, Jessica Xu completed a three-month Judicial Externship at the United States District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles. This role provided her with practical insights into the judicial process and exposure to federal court operations.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Xu earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, where she studied from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2015 to 2018. Her educational background supports her legal practice and analytical skills.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining King & Spalding, Jessica Xu gained valuable experience as a Law Clerk at the Yale Law School Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization in 2020 for three months. Additionally, she worked at the East Bay Community Law Center in various roles, including Intake/Program Coordinator from 2018 to 2019 and as a Legal Intern from 2014 to 2015.