Jessica Bispels

Jessica is a Land Use Specialist at SSJ Law and contributes to project management and policy research. She holds a B.A. in Urban Studies, magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh. She moved to California in 2018 to work as an Urban Planner at a consulting firm in Central California. As a Planner, Jessica specialized in policy planning and community outreach. She has helped cities throughout California write everything from General Plans to zoning codes to sign ordinances. Here at SSJ, Jessica helps clients by coordinating and managing land-use projects to ensure timelines are always met. She also contributes to policy research and interfaces with local government staff to expedite client deliverables. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and spending time with her fiancé and two dogs.