Jessica Jernigan-Johnson - Biography

A native of Johnson City, Tennessee, Jessica Jernigan-Johnson graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2013 with high honors. Jessica also obtained her Masters of Arts from the University of Exeter prior to attending law school.

Prior to joining the Law Department, Jessica was in private practice representing healthcare and financial entities in both state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. In addition to her work for the Law Department, Jessica is an adjunct professor at the UT College of Law.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and twin daughters, particularly enjoying the outdoor beauty of East Tennessee.

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Areas of Practice

• Healthcare Law
• Civil Rights
• Governmental Liability
• Contracts
• Administrative Boards and Hearings
• General Trial and Appellate Litigation

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Bar Admissions

• Tennessee
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
• United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
• United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Fifth Circuit, Eleventh Circuit

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Education

• Emory & Henry College – Emory, VA, B.A.
• University of Exeter – Exeter, UK, M.A.
• University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D.

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Professional Associations and Memberships

• Knoxville Bar Association
• Tennessee Bar Association
• Tennessee County Attorneys Association