Jessica N. Walder
Attorney
walderj@lanepowell.com
206.223.6282
Areas of Practice
Jessica’s practice is focused on class action, complex commercial, and general civil litigation. She has
successfully represented clients in a variety of antitrust, health care, securities, and business disputes
in state and federal courts across the country.
Jessica joined Lane Powell from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in July 2013. Prior to joining Weil,
Jessica served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Walter L. Carpeneti of the Alaska Supreme Court.
Professional Experience
Weil, Gotshal, & Manges LLP, Associate (2008-2013)
Legal Services NYC, Secondment (2011-2012)
Alaska Supreme Court, Law Clerk to Chief Justice Walter L. Carpeneti (2007-2008)
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of California, Civil Division, Law Clerk (2005)
Office of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, Intern (2002)
Admitted to Practice
Washington
New York
Academics
Harvard Law School (J.D., 2007)
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, Student Attorney
Harvard Journal of Law and Gender, Technical Editor
University of California at Berkeley (B.A., High Distinction, 2004)
Phi Beta Kappa
U.C. Berkeley Academic Senate, Student Representative
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
Litigation
Class Action Defense
Antitrust and Trade Regulation
Health Care
Securities Litigation Practice Group
Director and Officer Liability Practice Group