JESSICA ALP
Professional Biography
Jessica Alp is a California attorney whose professional career has focused on public education law, government counsel, institutional governance, and legal compliance. She has advised state and local public education agencies on complex legal and regulatory matters, bringing together experience in state government, school and college legal services, administrative law, and litigation.
She serves as Deputy General Counsel at the California Department of Education (since February 2025) and acts as an Advisor to Alpine Rock Capital in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her background as a former educator complements a legal practice concerned with the practical responsibilities of educational institutions.
Professional Experience
Before her current role, Jessica Alp served as Associate General Counsel at School & College Legal Services of California (August 2022 – February 2025), advising agencies on personnel investigations, Uniform Complaints, Title IX compliance, charter-school oversight, and the Brown Act.
Earlier in her career, she practiced education law in Northern California and spent nearly seven years in Wisconsin state government, providing legal counsel to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and state legislature committees, along with litigation practice at Axley Brynelson LLP.
Key Achievements & Practice Areas
Public Education & Workplace Compliance: Focuses on education statutes, administrative regulations, employee discipline, Title IX, sexual harassment compliance, and workplace misconduct investigations.
Governance & Legislative Counsel: Extensive experience in charter-school oversight, Brown Act governance, drafting legislation, regulatory revisions, and legal risk management.
Litigation & Preventive Legal Training
Jessica Alp has experience representing public agencies in administrative hearings, litigation matters, and appellate proceedings, including representing the Napa County Office of Education.
Her preventive counsel approach emphasizes interactive workshops, clear policy development, and proactive compliance measures to minimize legal risks for public agencies.
EXPERIENCE
7+ Years
Government & Public Counsel
Education & Credentials
University of Wisconsin Law School: Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude
State Bar of California: Active Member (License #325066, Admitted Feb 2019)
Published Work: Co-author of "School Accountability After 'No Child Left Behind'" (Wisconsin Lawyer, 2016)
Languages: English, Spanish, Turkish