Jesse is a pivotal member of the Dispute Resolution and Litigation practice group at Harris Sliwoski. With a robust background in both domestic and international litigation, he has successfully represented clients across various industries, particularly excelling in high-stakes disputes. Jesse also has handled many cannabis litigation matters, and he frequently authors articles on litigation related to hemp and CBD.

Based in Portland and Minneapolis, Jesse adeptly manages cannabis-related legal matters in both Oregon and Minnesota, navigating the unique legal and litigation challenges presented by these jurisdictions.

Jesse is dedicated to achieving the most favorable and cost-effective outcomes for his clients. His exceptional analytical abilities, combined with superior writing skills and a calm demeanor, enable him to devise innovative solutions to complex legal challenges, both domestically and internationally.

Jesse graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School. After law school, Jesse clerked for the Hon. Thomas J. Kalitowski of the Minnesota Court of Appeals and then held a highly competitive federal appellate clerkship with the Hon. Myron H. Bright of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Before joining Harris Sliwoski, Jesse spent several years litigating complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts across the country at a large firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jesse served as a Board Member of the Bar Association for the Eighth Circuit and authored a chapter of the Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual. In 2012, Jesse co-taught the newly formed Insurance Law Clinic at the University of Minnesota Law School.