Jessica L. Mulvaney

PartnerJessica L. Mulvaney

San Diego, California

Jessica Mulvaney’s practice focuses on employment law, business litigation, and school district defense. Her employment law practice focuses on defending against claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, and harassment as well as wage and hour disputes. Ms. Mulvaney represents businesses in breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets claims. She focuses in defense of school districts in cases with special education issues, high exposure tort claims, and employment claims.

Prior to joining TencerSherman, Ms. Mulvaney represented individuals and businesses defending general tort and injury claims, property disputes, and construction defect litigation claims. Early in her practice she focused on representing general contractors in all aspects of construction contract disputes.

Ms. Mulvaney was admitted to the California bar in 2013 after graduating cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During law school, Ms. Mulvaney served as the Chief Articles Editor of the Thomas Jefferson Law Review. She also enjoyed working as a teaching assistant for legal writing and as a research assistant to professors. Ms. Mulvaney graduated from the University of California, San Diego and received her degree in International Studies with a focus in economics.

Ms. Mulvaney enjoys weekend trips to Baja, sea kayaking, political non-fiction, and 90s sitcoms.

Bar Admissions

California, 2013
S. District Court Southern District of California
S. District Court Central District of California
S. Court of Federal Claims

Education

Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California

J.D. – 2013

University of California San Diego

B.A. – 2008
Majors: International Studies – Economics.

Professional Associations and Memberships

State Bar of California

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Focused on Strategy.
Built for Results.

TencerSherman LLP represents employers and businesses in complex, high-stakes litigation across Southern California. Trial-tested. Business-focused. Results driven.

ALL PRACTICE AREAS

Facing a Legal Challenge?

Partner with experienced litigators who understand your business and are ready to fight for your success.

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BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT LAW

We represent employers in workplace disputes, investigations, and litigation across Southern California.

02

SCHOOL DISTRICT DEFENSE

We defend school districts in complex legal disputes and proceedings.

03

BUSINESS LITIGATION

We help businesses resolve complex disputes and protect their interests in state and federal courts.

04

SECURITIES LITIGATION

We defend businesses and individuals in securities disputes, regulatory matters, and investor claims.

05

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION

We protect innovation and brand value by enforcing and defending intellectual property rights.

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Our Cases Highlights

All Cases

Carnahan v. Lakeside Union School District (San Diego Superior Court)

Sam Sherman and Phil Simpler obtained a complete defense verdict in a jury trial alleging sexual assault by a fourth grade student. Plaintiff alleged the after school program director at the elementary school sexually molested her in his office. The case proceeded to trial against the program director

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Suppici Labor Commissioner Claim

TencerSherman achieved a very favorable outcome for employer after a delivery driver alleged meal and rest period premiums, overtime wages, reimbursable expenses, liquidated damages, and waiting time penalties under the California Labor Code. After a hearing in San Bernardino, the Labor Commissioner only awarded the employee waiting time

Eldridge Labor Commissioner Claim

Obtained a complete defense decision after a dental hygienist employee filed a claim with the Labor Commissioner in San Diego alleging her employer willfully failed to pay her wages after she submitted a letter of resignation. The employee claimed her employer owed her waiting time penalties. The Labor Commissioner held the of proof to show that the

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT US

Client Quotes
& Testimonials

“We recommend having Sam Sherman and his team on your side, especially with all the firms out there willing to file frivolous lawsuits.“

Seth Siraton

“I have always felt well represented with Philip Tencer representing EpiCept Corporation.”

Jack Talley, President & CEO of EpiCept Corporation

“I have retained Philip Tencer on two matters, both with extraordinary results. I could not be more pleased with his counsel.”

Adelaide Pund, Chief Compliance Officer

Jessica L. Mulvaney

PartnerJessica L. Mulvaney

Bar Admissions

Education

Professional Associations and Memberships