Jessica M. Lockett - Profile

I am an active member of the California State Bar and specialize in corporate and transactional law as a legal practitioner. My legal expertise primarily centers around corporate transactional matters, securities, general business issues, and contractual affairs. I graduated with a Juris Doctor degree, achieving the distinction of cum laude, from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2012. I was recognized with both the CALI and Witkin Awards for my exceptional work in Securities Regulations while studying at Cal Western School of Law. During my academic tenure at Thomas Jefferson, I was bestowed with the prestigious Jefferson Fellow Dean’s Scholarship. Prior to pursuing a legal career, I completed my undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a law minor from the University of Arizona.

Throughout my professional journey, I have successfully represented a diverse array of public and private enterprises at various developmental stages. My legal practice encompasses activities such as establishing and managing corporate entities, overseeing corporate governance, ensuring adherence to securities regulations, and facilitating merger and acquisition transactions. I aid clients in the preparation and submission of Registration Statements under the 1933 Act and 1934 Act, including Form 10, S-1, S-8, and S-4, and oversee continuous reporting compliance like Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. I am experienced in orchestrating annual and special shareholder meetings (Schedule 14A and 14C), managing fundraising efforts under REG D, and handling state regulatory filings for Blue Sky compliance. Furthermore, I possess expertise in executing corporate actions with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and supporting publicly-traded companies in initiating and managing their listings across various exchanges and marketplaces.