Jessica White
Jessica White is an Attorney of Counsel with the Powers Law Group. Jessica comes from a family of Irish and Colombian immigrants. She credits her immigrant background with giving her a strong work ethic and ability to handle life’s ups and downs with a sense of humor.
Jessica earned her law degree from Villanova University in Pennsylvania in 2012. She has practiced immigration law exclusively since 2013. She previously served as an Associate Attorney for a global immigration law firm. There, she managed a team of paralegals and oversaw cases for international executives, managers, and professionals in a wide range of industries including petroleum, engineering, agriculture, retail, and information technology services.
Jessica has made guest appearances on Coming to America (90.1 KPFT), a Houston-based radio program about immigration. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is active in both the Arizona and Texas chapters. She is fluent in Spanish and speaks conversational French. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys supporting local candidates for office, designing, and spending time with her young son.
- Education:
Bachelor of Arts in History and Latin American Studies, Swarthmore College, 2007
- Juris Doctor, Villanova University School of Law, 2012
- Membership:
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (2013-Present)
- Committee Member, AILA Member Engagement Committee (2022)
- AILA Wellness Coordinator, AZ Chapter (2023-2024)
- Bar Admission:
- Member of Texas Bar Association (Nov. 2012- Present)
- Location:
- Houston, TX