Jessica Rugani

ASSOCIATE

Jessica is a seasoned litigator with 27 years of jury trial and motion practice experience. As a former prosecutor of serious and violent crimes, Jessica has a vast amount of courtroom experience where she honed her ability to persuasively and effectively communicate with counsel, judges, and juries. A person in long-term recovery, Jessica is particularly compassionate and knowledgeable surrounding legal issues stemming from addiction.

In her spare time, Jessica consumes news, loves sudoko and crossword puzzles, plays with her two pups Luna and Chuck Norris, reads and listens to books, and binge-watches TV.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Legal Malpractice Defense
• Insurance Defense
• Legal, Judicial and Medical Board, Licensing and Regulatory Matters Criminal Defense

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Minnesota, 1995
• District of Minnesota, 2001

EDUCATION

• William Mitchell College of Law
• University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Minnesota Women Lawyer’s
• Minnesota State Bar Association
• Lawyer’s Concerned for Lawyer’s – Cases & Intervention Committee

RECOGNITIONS

• Volunteer Service Award – Lawyer’s Concerned for Lawyer’s, 2012
• Leadership Development Academy – City of Minneapolis, 1999
• Chief’s Award of Merit – City of Minneapolis, 1998