Jessica L. Liss

Jessica L. Liss

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)
St. Louis, Missouri
26+ years experience
Jackson Lewis PC
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1 North Brentwood Blvd. Suite 1150, St. Louis, MO 63105
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Bio

Jessica L. Liss is the office managing principal of the St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, and Overland Park, Kansas, offices of Jackson Lewis, P.C. Based in St. Louis her entire career, Jessica is a seasoned trial attorney with extensive experience litigating all forms of employment matters throughout the Midwest, in federal courts, state courts, and before administrative agencies, arbitrators and mediators.Jessica is a trusted advisor providing ongoing legal support and counsel on a daily basis to employers, large and small. Skilled at proactive risk management and litigation avoidance, she partners with clients to understand their specific needs. As a former assistant public defender, Jessica is also a fearless advocate when called upon to litigate and try a case before any jury. She excels at internal investigations and workplace training that support a productive workforce, including sexual harassment prevention, EEO and anti-discrimination training, practical strategies for performance management and documentation, workplace safety, disability and leave management. She also counsels employers on employee handbooks and compliant workplace policies.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica guided employers through the myriad of federal, state and local orders, FFCRA, furloughs, remote work and hybrid work arrangements, and workplace safety policies and procedures for reopening workplaces. Based in St. Louis her entire career, Jessica is a seasoned trial attorney with extensive experience litigating all forms of employment matters throughout the Midwest, in federal courts, state courts, and before administrative agencies, arbitrators and mediators. Jessica is a trusted advisor providing ongoing legal support and counsel on a daily basis to employers, large and small. Skilled at proactive risk management and litigation avoidance, she partners with clients to understand their specific needs. As a former assistant public defender, Jessica is also a fearless advocate when called upon to litigate and try a case before any jury. She excels at internal investigations and workplace training that support a productive workforce, including sexual harassment prevention, EEO and anti-discrimination training, practical strategies for performance management and documentation, workplace safety, disability and leave management. She also counsels employers on employee handbooks and compliant workplace policies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica guided employers through the myriad of federal, state and local orders, FFCRA, furloughs, remote work and hybrid work arrangements, and workplace safety policies and procedures for reopening workplaces.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Special Focus: COVID-19

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Education

  • Saint Louis University, J.D., graduated 1999
  • Bucknell University, BA

Reviews

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Emily Parker

2 weeks ago

An indispensable guide through complex employment litigation

Our company faced a high-stakes wrongful termination lawsuit that threatened significant financial and reputational damage. From our first consultation, Jessica Liss demonstrated a command of employment law that was both deep and immediately practical. Her 26 years of experience, all based right here in St. Louis, meant she understood not just the legal landscape but the local court dynamics as well. The case involved nuanced issues related to post-pandemic remote work policies, and Jessica’s recognized focus in COVID-19 employment matters proved invaluable. She strategically guided our leadership team through every deposition and motion, her calm and principled approach from the Jackson Lewis St. Louis office providing much-needed stability. The result was a highly favorable settlement that protected our business entirely. Beyond her litigation acumen, recognized by peers in labor and employment, Jessica’s role as office managing principal shines through in her exceptional management of our case and her team. She is more than an attorney; she is a strategic partner who earns every bit of her five-star reputation.

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