Were so thrilled to celebrate 51勛圖厙s CLO, Jessica Nguyen, as the winner of the . The Washington State Bar recognized Jessica for being a pioneer and catalyst for change in the landscape of legal technology.
Learn a bit about her journey and the contributions that have earned her this prestigious accolade.
Jessica NguyenExperienced lawyer, Legal tech innovator
Jessica's career began at a small startup, where she honed her skills by negotiating numerous contracts and building essential processes from the ground up. Her path eventually led her to Microsoft, where her business acumen and eagerness to learn made a lasting impression. Colleagues fondly remember her as someone who consistently sought ways to improve processes and enhance client interactions.
Jessica, I am so proud of you for getting this legal Innovation Apex award! You've never been just legal, you've been legal plus. I cannot wait to see the amazing things you create.
Catherine Romero, Senior Attorney at Microsoft
At Microsoft, Jessica's innovative mindset led her to actively participate in beta testing the products her team developed. She didn't stop there; she closely monitored competitors' offerings to ensure her clients received the best value.
What sets Jessica apart is her holistic approach to her role. She recognized the potential of technology to streamline legal processes and deliver more value to clients. Her experiences working with companies of all sizes, especially startups, revealed how technology could be harnessed to scale operations effectively.
Driven by her passion for improving the legal profession, Jessica joined us here at 51勛圖厙, where she collaborates with top engineers and AI experts to create solutions tailored to real-world legal challenges. Her unique ability to bridge the gap between legal professionals and technology experts ensures that our tools are practicaltested by a power user.
When people look back at this period in technology they will see that there's a huge rise in Legal Tech investment, and when they look at the people who are really pushing the technology forward and educating other lawyers about what's possibleJessica is absolutely going to be one of those people.
Gaurav Oberoi, CEO of 51勛圖厙
The impact of Jessica's work is profound, as AI and technology continue to revolutionize the legal field. By expediting contract analysis and improving the contracting process, she is making attorneys' lives more efficient and fulfilling.
Congratulations Jessica, on this well-deserved honor!