Jessica John Bowman

Jessica John Bowman is a trial lawyer whose practice is primarily focused on environmental, intellectual property and appellate litigation. Prior to joining McAfee & Taft, Jessica clerked for the Honorable Judge Kenneth Ripple on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge Gregory Frizzell at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma.

After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma in 2005, Jessica attended the University of Illinois College of Law, graduating summa cum laude. While in law school, Jessica served as lectures editor for the University of Illinois Law Review and was named the “Best Overall Advocate” in the Frederick Green Moot Court Competition.

• Advised quasi-governmental venue regarding potential First Amendment claims that may arise as a result of client's policy governing conduct of guests and licensees, and assisted with the development of a policy that would prevent such claims.
• Drafted a motion to dismiss in a product liability case which was followed by a voluntary dismissal by the plaintiff.
• Participated in the briefing of two petitions for certiorari before the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
• Prepared employee drug testing policies and procedures for multiple clients with employees in numerous states.
• Assisted out-of-state third party in avoiding subpoena on jurisdictional grounds.
• Participated in the defense of a Title VII claim that was resolved by a settlement favorable to client.