
Jessica A. Thompson
Jessica A. Thompson is an associate attorney at Carlson & Jayakumar where she represents employers in a wide range of labor and employment defense matters. Her considerable experience includes litigating claims involving discrimination (FEHA), harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour disputes, and PAGA matters. She also represents employers in non-defense-related matters involving misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, breach of duty of loyalty, and unfair competition. Her clients and colleagues appreciate her innate eye for detail, enabling her to dissect intricate legal matters and pinpoint advantageous legal strategies.
Prior to joining Carlson & Jayakumar, Ms. Thompson worked with preeminent state and national firms, where she worked on matters involving single-plaintiff and class/representative actions. Her accomplishments include representing employers in state and federal court proceedings in all aspects of labor and employment defense claims and securing consistent wins.
Ms. Thompson demonstrates dedication and loyalty to her clients, a trait she also practices on weekends when cheering on her alma mater at their football games. During her formative years, Ms. Thompson was a represented dancer and ballerina, and her involvement in the arts extends to drawing, flower arranging, and light event planning for family and friends. She is also a dog mom to a rescue she loves to spoil.
Jessica A. Thompson received her J.D. in 2008 from the University of San Diego School of Law. In 2005, she received her B.A., cum laude, in Communications, with Minors in Business and Political Science from the University of Southern California.
J.D., 2008, University of San Diego School of Law
B.A., 2005, cum laude, University of Southern California
Associate, Carlson & Jayakumar LPP, 2024 - Present
Of Counsel, Berger Harrison, APC, 2022 – 2024
Of Counsel, Fisher & Phillips LLP, 2018 – 2022
Senior Associate, Murtaugh, Treglia, Stern & Deily LLP, 2008 - 2018
California Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Member, Orange County Bar Association
Member, Professional Liability Underwriters Society (PLUS)
Orange County
2424 S.E. Bristol St., Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 222-2008 – Phone

Los Angeles
500 S. Grand Ave., Suite 2050
Los Angeles, CA, 90071
(213) 613-1683 – Phone