JESSICA KATZ, ESQ

Attorney Jessica Katz is a highly skilled investigator, litigator, and trainer known for helping schools, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals address complex legal matters with confidence, precision, and sound judgment. 

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Attorney Katz brings a diverse professional background spanning higher education, the nonprofit sector, and the criminal justice system. She began her career as a prosecutor, where she developed strong litigation skills and a deep appreciation for balancing competing interests while upholding fairness and integrity. She later served as the internal Title IX Investigator for Brown University, where she applied those skills as a thorough and impartial fact-finder for complex and sensitive matters.

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Attorney Katz brings this depth of experience to her investigative work, conducting thorough, thoughtful, and skillful investigations for schools for more than a decade. Educational institutions value not only the quality and integrity of her work, but also her clear communication, professionalism, and ability to produce comprehensive, well-reasoned reports that navigate sensitive matters with confidence.

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Attorney Katz has received and delivered extensive training in client-centered advocacy. She further deepened this experience as Legal Advocacy Program Manager for a Boston-area nonprofit, where she litigated in District and Family Courts and developed legal strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and goals. Attorney Katz is known for delivering compassionate and strategic guidance that helps clients to make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.

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In addition to her legal practice, Attorney Katz is deeply committed to community service and leadership. She has served on the Board of Governors of the Old Colony YMCA and the Board of Directors of New Hope, Inc. She is an alumna of the Boston Bar Association’s 2015–2016 Public Interest Leadership Program. She is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and Stonehill College.