Jessica Hodkinson

Jessica Hodkinson is the VP, GC & Secretary at Panasonic Avionics. Prior to their current role, Jessica was Senior Counsel for Panasonic Corporation of North America from June 2015 to April 2018. In this role, they were responsible for drafting and reviewing business agreements, conducting training for sales and supply chain management employees on legal issues, and providing legal advice to company management on general business matters. Jessica also created and maintained the company's first contracts database.

From January 2014 to December 2015, Jessica was Director of Contracts/Legal Counsel at Zodiac Seats US LLC. In this role, they were responsible for managing the contract department and providing legal counsel to the company on various matters.

Prior to their role at Zodiac Seats US LLC, Jessica was Division Counsel at Sanyo Energy (U.S.A.) Corporation from January 2006 to December 2014. In this role, they provided legal counsel to the company on a variety of matters, including contract negotiation, litigation, and employment law.

Jessica Hodkinson attended Louisiana State University, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Jessica then went on to earn their Doctor of Law from LSU Law. Jessica is certified by the State Bar of California, the Louisiana State Bar Association, and the State Bar of Texas as an attorney.

They work with Ian Dawkins - CEO ITC Global, Mark Jennings - EVP, Panasonic Avionics, and Saba Shibberu - Interim Vice President, Engineering. A direct report to Jessica Hodkinson is and Abby Bried - VP & General Counsel. Their manager is Ken Sain, Chief Executive Officer.