IDC Rising Star Award

Jessica Holliday

2020
Rising Star
Award Recipient

Jessica Holliday of Brown & James, P.C., Belleville is the 2020 recipient of the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) Rising Star Award. The award was announced during the IDC Annual Meeting.

“Jessica distinguished herself by truly helping IDC grow. She has been the Chair of the Employment Law Committee for three years, and the Employment Law Committee has been one of IDC’s most active committees. Under her leadership, the Committee put on two webinars, one on the employment ramifications of marijuana legalization and another on Title IX,” commented IDC President William K. McVisk.

“My involvement with the IDC has been rewarding for both my professional and personal life. From opportunities for writing, presenting, and seminar attendance, to establishing great friendships with defense attorneys across the state, my participation in the IDC has been nothing short of gratifying. While I am very much appreciative of the IDC for the Rising Star Award, I am more appreciative of the opportunities, skills, and friendships that I have gained through my involvement with the IDC,” said Ms. Holliday.

Jessica S. Holliday is a partner with Brown & James, P.C., practicing in the firm’s Belleville, Ill., office. She has been with the firm since 2011. Jessica focuses her practice on premises liability, transportation, and employment matters. In addition, she has argued before the Illinois Fifth Appellate District. Jessica graduated from the Saint Louis University School of Law. She serves as a judge for moot court competitions at Saint Louis University School of Law, as well as mock trial competitions at Washington University School of Law. She also participates as an arbitrator in the St. Clair County, Ill., mandatory arbitration program. As a college graduate of the University of Tennessee, Jessica is an avid supporter of Tennessee athletics.