Jessica T. Gregory
Associate General Counsel
Grosse Pointe Shores,MI
Summary
Experienced with guiding complex legal matters and providing strategic counsel. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of commercial and transactional law to effectively manage risks and ensure corporate governance. Track record of fostering collaboration and delivering clear, actionable legal advice.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate General Counsel
PVS Chemicals, Inc.
09.2017 - Current
- Sole associate general counsel to an international chemical manufacturing and distribution company, providing legal advice to company leaders on complex commercial transactions, including contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, litigation matters, branding issues, and overall business risk assessments.
- Lead counsel in Canadian acquisitions and divestitures, and key legal support in U.S. acquisitions.
- Litigated and managed outside counsel in contractual disputes, collection actions, warranty matters, motor vehicle accident cases, and employment matters, ensuring effective legal representation.
- Managed outside counsel to secure and maintain USPTO registrations for corporate branding.
- Drafting, revising and negotiating commercial contracts, including sales and purchasing agreements, master supply agreements, property lease agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and non-compete agreements.
- Provided legal advice and developed contracts for company’s equipment fabrication subsidiary, supporting operational compliance and business goals.
Assistant Attorney General
Michigan Department of Attorney General
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Lead attorney in administrative proceedings against healthcare professionals and occupational licensees involving regulatory, contract, employment and discrimination issues (average active caseload: 45-to-50 cases). Responsible for all matters in current caseload:
- Created comprehensive pleadings to effectively present legal arguments and support client positions.
- Made court appearances on behalf of clients to advocate and present cases during hearings.
- Prepared witnesses for trial by reviewing case details and outlining expected questions.
- Facilitated settlement conferences to negotiate resolutions between parties and reach agreements.
- Prepared settlement documents to formalize agreements and ensure legal compliance.
- Drafting all pleadings
- Other responsibilities: (i) Make presentations on behalf of Attorney General’s Office, including speech to Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers concerning Michigan Public Health Code; and (ii) Provide legal advice to regulatory bodies, including Michigan Board of Ski Area Safety.
Intern
Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Lead attorney on jury trial
- Prepared and filed responses for final conference
- Reviewed warrant requests for filing charges, including subpoena preparation
- Conducted sentencing hearings, arraignment hearings, preliminary examinations, and final conference motion hearings
- Prepared research memoranda
Education
J.D. -
University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan12-2012
B.A. - undefined
Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire06-2009
Skills
Transactional Law and Corporate governance
Contract drafting, negotiation, and evaluation
Mergers and acquisitions
Litigation management with trial experience
Business transactions advisor
Teamwork and collaboration with key business leaders in commercial problem-solving
Drafting legal documents
Certification
Michigan Bar (2013); Ohio Bar (2021); Eastern District of Michigan (2018)
Section name
Philanthropic Works: Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association, Director and Secretary; St. James Lutheran Church, Endowment Committee Member; Sober Support Coalition, Volunteer
Philanthropic Works
Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association, Director and Secretary
St. James Lutheran Church, Endowment Committee Member;
Sober Support Coalition, Volunteer