Jessica Spitzer
About Jessica Spitzer
Jessica Spitzer serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Legal at Knotel, where she has worked since 2021. With over ten years of in-house legal experience, she has a strong background in the hospitality industry, having held legal positions at Gansevoort Hotel Group and Morgans Hotel Group.
Current Role at Knotel
Jessica Spitzer serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Legal at Knotel, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees all legal matters for the company, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing legal risks. Additionally, she has been working as the Deputy General Counsel since 2020, contributing to the legal framework that supports Knotel's operations. Her experience in the legal field, particularly within the commercial real estate sector, informs her strategic approach to the company's legal challenges.
Previous Experience in Hospitality Law
Jessica Spitzer has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, having held significant legal positions at both Gansevoort Hotel Group and Morgans Hotel Group. She worked as General Counsel at Gansevoort Hotel Group from 2015 to 2019, where she managed legal affairs for the organization. Prior to that, she served as Senior Counsel and Corporate Counsel at Morgans Hotel Group from 2009 to 2015. Her roles in these companies provided her with a strong foundation in hospitality law and brand integrity.
Educational Background
Jessica Spitzer holds a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law, which she earned from 2006 to 2009. She also completed her MBA in Marketing at the Fordham Gabelli School of Business in 2010. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History of Art from the University of Michigan, graduating in 2006. Her educational background equips her with the skills necessary for her legal career, particularly in the areas of business and marketing.
Legal Experience and Skills
With over ten years of in-house legal experience, Jessica Spitzer has developed a strong skill set in managing legal limitations while balancing business objectives. Her approach involves collaborating with colleagues to understand core business needs and create effective legal solutions. She has held various legal roles, including Associate General Counsel at Knotel and Summer Associate at Ganfer & Shore LLP, which contribute to her comprehensive understanding of legal matters in a corporate environment.