Overview
Jessica Wright practices in Stoel Rives’ Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources group. She has experience in various substantive areas including environmental, natural resources, and land use issues.
Jessica was a summer associate with Stoel Rives. While attending law school, she served as a student attorney for the Community Economic Development Clinic at the University of Denver, where she provided legal assistance to small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs, including drafting formation documents, preparing IRS forms, and drafting memorandums and contracts on a variety of legal issues. Prior to attending law school, Jessica worked as a legislative correspondent for an Alaskan U.S. senator.
Education
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2025; Order of the Coif; ranked second in class; Associate Editor, Denver Law Review
University of Alaska Anchorage, B.A., Economics, minor in Business Administration, 2020, magna cum laude
Admissions
Alaska
United States District Court for the District of Alaska
Experience
- Regularly assist in preparing due diligence reports, mining deeds, and lease documents for mining clients.
- Assisted in preparing motions and revenue requirement documents to file with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska for a public utility client.
Insights
Insights & Presentations
- “Ohio v. EPA: SCOTUS Issues Stay in EPA’s Multi-State Air FIP” (co-author), Stoel Rives Environmental Law Blog, July 25, 2024
- “Restart the Clock: SCOTUS Expands the Timeframe to Challenge Agency Actions” (co-author), Stoel Rives Environmental Law Blog, July 30, 2024
Affiliations
Professional
- Alaska Bar Association, member, 2025–present
Civic
- Tribal Wills Project, Student Attorney, University of Denver, 2023–2025