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Jessica advises business owners, companies, sellers and trustees on all aspects of ESOP implementation, transactions and compliance. Her experience includes corporate restructuring in preparation for ESOP transactions, transaction execution and post-closing governance and compliance. Drawing on her background in mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance, Jessica regularly counsels clients on structuring ESOP transactions that align strategic business objectives with applicable regulatory requirements. Her work spans the full lifecycle of ESOPs, from initial planning through ongoing compliance and governance matters.

Known for her practical, business-minded approach, Jessica partners closely with business owners and management teams to support long-term business goals, succession planning and growth strategies, including expansion initiatives. In addition, Jessica advises clients on a wide range of U.S. and cross-border commercial matters, including distribution and supply chain arrangements, goods and services agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and hosting agreements, and other bespoke commercial arrangements. She works with private companies across diverse industries, including construction, manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, accommodation and food services, real estate, waste management, media and advertising, energy and technology.

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J.D., Ohio Northern University, 2013, 

B.A., Ohio Northern University, 2009, 

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<li>Advised private companies on complex corporate reorganizations in connection with ESOP transactions, including management buyouts, redemptions, spinoffs and stock sales.</li>
<li>Represented construction companies in 100% ESOP transactions, including redemptions and stock sales valued at approximately $40 million and in excess of $100 million.</li>
<li>Counseled a management consulting firm on a corporate reorganization followed by a redemption and sale to an ESOP.</li>
<li>Advised a construction company on a corporate spinoff and subsequent 100% sale to an ESOP.</li>
<li>Represented ESOP trustees in connection with both minority and majority interest acquisitions, including transactions involving food services and construction companies.</li>
<li>Regularly represent business owners, companies and trustees in ESOP planning, implementation, transactions and ongoing compliance matters.</li>
<li>Represented a global provider of outsourced communication services in the acquisition of an answering and voicemail services provider and its subsidiary.</li>
<li>Advised a leading provider of water management solutions on an internal corporate reorganization involving the consolidation of multiple subsidiaries.</li>
<li>Represented a regional solid waste management company in multiple M&amp;A transactions ranging from $10 million to $130 million and provided ongoing counsel on commercial contracts and corporate governance.</li>
<li>Advised private companies across industries on U.S. and cross-border commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, manufacturing, engineering services and terms of sale arrangements.</li>
<li>Represented engineering and manufacturing businesses in complex commercial transactions at both the customer and supplier levels.</li>
<li>Represented technology companies in SaaS, licensing, hosting, and sales-based agreements, as well as related M&amp;A transactions.</li>
<li>Drafted and negotiated website and mobile application terms of use, privacy policies and related disclosures in compliance with evolving privacy laws.</li>
<li>Advised nonprofit organizations on strategic initiatives and innovative transactions supporting community and local provider objectives.</li>
<li>Served as in-house counsel for a national nonprofit health care organization, managing strategic joint ventures and novel transactions.</li>
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Jessica J. Richards

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