Jessica Varda - Louisville, KY
Attorney at Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird LLP
Complex Commercial & Business Litigation Lawyers in Louisville, KY
American Life Building 471 West Main Street Suite 203 Louisville, KY 40202
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Louisville Complex Commercial & Business Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 10/09/2026
Areas of Practice
- Complex Commercial & Business Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Jessica focuses her practice on complex commercial and business litigation. Clients appreciate her ability to analyze complex problems from different perspectives and identify the issues that matter most.
Before entering the legal profession, Jessica served as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, representing U.S. economic and commercial interests at U.S. Embassies overseas. Her work included negotiating with foreign governments on trade and investment matters, advocating for U.S. businesses abroad, and advising on economic and regulatory matters.
Education
Legal Education
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Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, 2026
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Valedictorian
Non Legal Education
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University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Honors: GPA: 4.0 -
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
M.A. in International Relations
Honors: magna cum laude -
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: Russian and Slavic Studies
Past Positions
- Law Extern, Hon. Benjamin J. Beaton, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
- Law Extern, Hon. Colin H. Lindsay, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Western District of Kentucky
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer Tax Counselor, AARP Tax Aide Foundation, 2021-2026
Bar Admissions
- Indiana
Other Affiliations
- Upcoming: Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2028–2029
Contact
American Life Building
471 West Main Street
Suite 203
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone Number: 502-509-6962
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.kaplanjohnsonlaw.com
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