Jessyca Henderson

Jessyca Henderson, AIA, CPHC, serves as Principal and Assistant General Counsel at HKS, Inc. since April 2023. Previously, Jessyca was the Owner and Principal Attorney at The Law Office of Jessyca L Henderson LLC from October 2021 to April 2023, focusing on providing general counsel and advisory services on sustainable design and building science. Jessyca also taught as an Adjunct Instructor at Morgan State University in early 2022. Prior experience includes roles at The American Institute of Architects, where Jessyca held various positions from Associate General Counsel to Director of Sustainability Advocacy, managing legal matters and promoting sustainable design practices. Early career experience encompasses project management and architectural roles at Patrick Sutton Associates, brennan + company architects, and The Vogt Group Architects. Educational credentials include a Master of Architecture and a Juris Doctor from Tulane University and Purdue Global Law School, respectively.