Jessica Jane Ledingham

Jessica Jane Ledingham is a distinguished tax attorney located in Frederick, Maryland. She has a robust background in representing a wide range of taxpayers, including individuals, small business owners, and Fortune 500 companies. Her legal journey began with a clerkship for the Honorable Ronald Lee Buch at the U.S. Tax Court, where she developed a strong foundation in tax law.

Following her clerkship, Jessica refined her expertise at prominent law firms in Washington, DC, including Miller & Chevalier, Chamberlain Hrdlicka, and more recently, Willkie Farr. She has adeptly represented individuals, corporations, and partnerships at various stages of IRS examinations, appeals, and Tax Court proceedings, focusing on federal income tax reporting and charitable contribution deductions.

Before transitioning to private practice, Jessica gained valuable experience in the international corporate tax group at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York, NY. There, she collaborated with corporate tax planning and operations teams, enhancing her understanding of tax compliance and audit defense for large corporate taxpayers.

Jessica earned her Tax LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center on a merit scholarship. Her academic pursuits included a semester as a research fellow at the Council on State Taxation and an externship at Pillsbury. She received her J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law with distinction and holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado-Denver with University honors.

Outside of her professional life, Jessica and her husband are actively involved in volunteering, particularly with veteran organizations, inspired by his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. They also support Experience Camp, a camp for children who have lost a parent or guardian. In their leisure time, they enjoy photography and kayaking.