Jessica Hernandez-Sierra San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| phone | (787) 759-4158 (787) 759-8000 (Ext. 2026) |
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Jessica Hernandez-Sierra is a partner in the Litigation and Trial Practice. While studying a Masters of Laws at Georgetown University, Ms. Hernandez-Sierra worked as an intern with former Federal Communications Commissioner Hon. Gloria Tristani. Since then, Ms. Hernandez-Sierra has advised telecommunications and cable providers on a variety of regulatory and business matters, and has also represented them in administrative and court proceedings and appeals. Some examples include advice on which services are subject to Puerto Rico regulation, obtaining certification from the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board, and on renewal of cable franchises. Ms. Hernandez-Sierra has also represented a variety of corporate clients in claims involving commercial disputes, including construction, government procurement and bids, contracts, torts, product liability and banking.
- Bar Admissions:
- Puerto Rico, 1999
- U.S. District Court District of Puerto Rico, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 2001
- Education:
- Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia,
1999
LL.M.
Major: Telecommunications and Communications Law - Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Law, Santurce, Puerto Rico,
1998
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude - University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico,
1994
B.S.
Honors: Cum Laude
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Colegio de Abogados de Puerto Rico, 1999
- Member
- Federal Communications Bar Association, 1999
- Member
- American Bar Association, 1999 - Present
- Federal Bar Association, 2001 - Present
- Past Employment Positions:
- Federal Communications Commission, Intern, Commissioner Gloria Tristani, 1999
- Languages:
- Spanish
- English
