Jessica Willoughby
About Jessica Willoughby
Jessica Willoughby serves as the Assistant Municipal Attorney for the Municipality of Anchorage since 2017, bringing extensive legal experience from various roles including law clerk and public advocate. She holds a Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law and a Master of Public Health from Tufts University School of Medicine.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Jessica Willoughby has served as the Assistant Municipal Attorney at the Municipality of Anchorage since 2017. In this role, she provides legal counsel and representation for municipal matters, contributing to the legal framework that supports the operations of the city. Her experience in various legal capacities enhances her effectiveness in this position.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Willoughby holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Northeastern University School of Law, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Tufts University School of Medicine, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she received a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Mathematics from Gordon College, graduating in 2003. Her diverse educational background supports her work in law and public health.
Background
Jessica Willoughby has a diverse professional background in law and public service. She began her career as an Employment Specialist at the International Rescue Committee in Boston from 2004 to 2005. She later worked as an Executive Assistant at Facing History and Ourselves from 2006 to 2008. Her legal experience includes roles as a Law Clerk at the Constitutional Court of South Africa and as a Human Rights Law Fellow at the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current role, Jessica Willoughby held several positions in the State of Alaska's Office of Public Advocacy. She worked as a Law Clerk for the Hon. Gregory Miller at Anchorage Superior Court in 2013 and as a Criminal Defense Law Clerk in 2011. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Public Advocate from 2013 to 2017, where she provided legal representation to clients in need.
International Experience
Jessica Willoughby has gained international legal experience through her work as a Human Rights Law Fellow at the Human Rights Law Network in India in 2011. She also studied at the University of Cape Town in South Africa for 11 months in 2002. These experiences have contributed to her understanding of global legal issues and human rights.