Jessica R. Chao
Overview
Jessica focuses on government investigations, mergers and acquisitions, ethics, and compliance supporting clients in government contracts transactions. In her practice, Jessica counsels and trains clients on Federal Acquisition Regulation issues, contracting fundamentals, and the False Claims Act.
Career & Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., Corporate and Commercial Law Certificate and Workplace Law Certificate
- Pepperdine University, B.A., cum laude
- Colorado
- Appellate Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov, Colorado Court of Appeals
- Colorado Bar Association
- American Bar Association
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- Young Lawyers Division
- Public Contract Law
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- Colorado Asian Pacific American Bar Association
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- Board of Directors
- Co-chair, Community Outreach Committee
- Member, Mentorship Committee
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- Korean
Jessica's Insights
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.21.25
Amidst a flurry of executive cost-cutting, the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program—often known just as “CMMC”— appears to be defying the odds and only picking up steam. Marking the first CMMC developments under the new administration, the DoD has published guidance that previews what to expect once CMMC is finalized. These developments suggest that the current administration intends to pick up where it left off, having first introduced the CMMC program during President Trump’s first term.
Speaking Engagement | 02.19.25
Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.11.24
Allegations of a Litany of Lyin’: Penn State Settles Claims of Cybersecurity Noncompliance
Insights
Jessica's Insights
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.21.25
Amidst a flurry of executive cost-cutting, the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program—often known just as “CMMC”— appears to be defying the odds and only picking up steam. Marking the first CMMC developments under the new administration, the DoD has published guidance that previews what to expect once CMMC is finalized. These developments suggest that the current administration intends to pick up where it left off, having first introduced the CMMC program during President Trump’s first term.
Speaking Engagement | 02.19.25
Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.11.24
Allegations of a Litany of Lyin’: Penn State Settles Claims of Cybersecurity Noncompliance
