Tessa Sigman, Esq.
About Tessa Sigman, Esq.
Tessa Sigman, Esq. is an Assistant Corporate Counsel at OneTrust, where she focuses on legal matters related to dependency cases. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and has prior experience as an intern with the Florida Democratic Party and as a law clerk at the Florida Justice Institute.
Work at OneTrust
Tessa Sigman serves as an Assistant Corporate Counsel at OneTrust, a position she has held since May 2022. In this role, she focuses on legal matters related to dependency cases. Her responsibilities include handling all aspects of dependency cases, such as shelter hearings and trials. She represents the state in litigation concerning abused, neglected, or abandoned children. Her work contributes to the organization's commitment to legal compliance and advocacy in child welfare.
Education and Expertise
Tessa Sigman earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of Miami School of Law, where she studied from 2017 to 2020. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from the University of Florida, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and social issues, enhancing her expertise in her current legal role.
Background
Before joining OneTrust, Tessa Sigman gained valuable experience through various internships and clerkships. In 2020, she interned with the Florida Democratic Party, working directly under the Director of the Voter Protection Department for four months. In 2019, she served as a Policy Intern at IMPAC Fund for four months and as a Law Clerk at the Florida Justice Institute Inc for three months. These roles provided her with practical insights into legal processes and policy development.
Professional Experience
Tessa Sigman has accumulated diverse professional experience in the legal field. Her role as a Law Clerk at the Florida Justice Institute Inc involved assisting with legal research and case preparation, enhancing her skills in litigation. Additionally, her internship at the Florida Democratic Party allowed her to engage with voter protection initiatives, broadening her understanding of electoral law and advocacy.