
Jessica N. Manis
ATTORNEY
AT STERN & EISENBERG
ABOUT JESSICA N. MANIS
Jessica received her Juris Doctorate in 2014 from Delaware Law School, Widener University, and undergraduate degree from Penn State University. Prior to her work with Stern & Eisenberg, Jessica’s experience includes legal intern, student attorney, legal assistant, and law clerk.
Jessica also has significant leadership experience outside of her legal work, embracing the Family Readiness Coordinator position for the United States Army. Additional leadership roles include, Vice President Phi Alpha Delta, Vice President of Phi Alpha Outlaw, and the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
Jessica is devoted to helping military personnel, she served as liaison between the families and those serving in the Brigade 304th Civil Affairs Brigade. Jessica earned a pro bono distinction for non-profit legal work, providing legal guidance for Wills for Heroes.
During law school, she served as an intern with the State of Delaware Department of Justice working in the Criminal and Domestic Violence unit with Assistant District Attorneys.
Jessica’s biggest moment and thrill was meeting Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in June 2019 at the US Supreme Court Admissions Ceremony. Jessica shared, “I was Star Struck”. “I am inspired by Ruth’s persistence to be a strong working mother and advocating for the right of other women”, Jessica powerfully stated.
Jessica is passionate about her family, helping military personnel, spending time with friends, yoga, going to vineyards and learning about new wines.
Bar Admissions: Pennsylvania (2014), New Jersey (2014), United States Supreme Court (2019)
Federal Districts: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2016); United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (2017); United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2014)
Education: The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania (B.A. 2010), Widener University School of Law (J.D. 2014)
Recent Recognition: Jessica was named by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in 2022 and 2023. The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thompson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found at superlawyers.com.
Primary S&E Office: Warrington, PA