Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the addition of Jessica B. Palvino as a senior counsel in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (ERISA) practice in Austin. Her practice focuses on helping plan sponsors, plan administrators, and tax-exempt entities navigate the ever-changing world of employee benefits, executive compensation, and tax obligations.

As a former Legal and Compliance COO for the largest public retirement system in Texas, Jessica understands the operational challenges related to plan sponsorship and administration. She leverages her experience to assist her clients with legal compliance, plan administration, fiduciary matters, and federal income tax issues.

“Jackson Walker has an exceptional ERISA practice, and I am excited to join the team,” Jessica said.

Jessica obtained her L.L.M., Taxation – Executive Program from New York University School of Law, her J.D. from Baylor Law School, and her B.A. from Texas A&M University.

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