Jessica Lanum is part of Farhang & Medcoff’s litigation department. She was born and raised in Tucson. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona, Jessica began her legal career as a paralegal at a local firm specializing in personal injury. In 2020, Jessica decided to pursue her dream of going to law school, graduating summa cum laude from Syracuse College of Law in December 2023.
Jessica believes that effective legal representation begins with good communication. She focuses on building strong relationships with clients by delivering clear guidance at every stage of a case. With a client-focused approach, Jessica takes time to understand each client’s goals, explain options in plain terms, and advocate on their behalf.
In her free time, Jessica enjoys watching sports and co-coaching her daughter’s fastpitch softball team.
University of Arizona, B.S., 2005, cum laude
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 2023, summa cum laude
Academic Success Fellow
Justinian Honor Society, member
Scribes Award for excellence in legal writing
Research Assistant for Professor Nina A. Kohn
Supreme Court of Arizona
U.S. District Court of Arizona
Public Service and Community Involvement:
University of Arizona, B.S., 2005, cum laude
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 2023, summa cum laude
Academic Success Fellow
Justinian Honor Society, member
Scribes Award for excellence in legal writing
Research Assistant for Professor Nina A. Kohn
Supreme Court of Arizona
U.S. District Court of Arizona
University of Arizona, B.S., 2005, cum laude
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 2023, summa cum laude
Academic Success Fellow
Justinian Honor Society, member
Scribes Award for excellence in legal writing
Research Assistant for Professor Nina A. Kohn