Somer V. Jefferiss obtained her undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Willamette University College of Law, where she focused on International Studies and was a co-founder of the Sports Law Society.

Ms. Jefferiss was licensed to practice Law in the State of New Jersey in 2007. During her first ten years of practice, Ms. Jefferiss was In House Counsel at a Management Consulting firm specializing in a wide array of corporate matters, Human Resources, Wage and Hour practices, contract litigation and M&A.

Since 2010, Ms. Jefferiss has been recognized for thought leadership in business transformation and compliance best practices. She frequently speaks at conferences around the nation.

After spending ten years in the technology industry in a variety of roles, Ms. Jefferiss returned full time to the law and began her own law practice in 2024. As a strong believer in relationships and a growth mindset, SVJ Law enjoys partnering with professionals in all industries to resolve client issues.