How Jessica McElfresh Defended the Ancient Privilege Between Attorney and Client and Emerged Victorious
A conversation with Jessica McElrfresh and Omar Figueroa led by Lara Decaro When we formed INCBA, we had a vision in mind: to connect attorneys, help build a bar, and support the practice of attorneys serving an emerging industry through education and networking opportunities. We didn’t realize what that support could really mean. Just over a year into the formation of INCBA, a bar association founding member, Jessica McElfresh, was charged with seven felonies in connection with her representation of a cannabis company. Jessica fought back and we knew we had to step in and help. INCBA got behind the effort and supported Omar Figueroa and his firm’s pro bono work in drafting an amicus brief in support of Jessica. Our Executive Director Chris Davis and Omar both personally showed up on her behalf. We did not waver in our support of Jessica and through that experience, the purpose of the organization truly became clear.

Moderator:
Lara DeCaro, Partner, Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick LLP

Omar Figueroa, Founder, Law Offices of Omar Figueroa
Jessica McElfresh, Attorney-at-Law, McElfresh Law Inc.