Jessica Gillespie

MSLIS · Long Island University

Jessica Gillespie is a Legal Editor and Nolo’s Research Director. Her articles appear on Nolo.com, CriminalDefenseLawyer.com, and Lawyers.com.

Education. Jessica received a B.A. from the University of Virginia, an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Long Island University, and an M.A. in United States History from North Carolina State University. She also did doctoral work in history at the University of Tennessee, where she focused her research on Progressive Era reform movements in the Appalachian South.

Working at Nolo. Jessica joined the Nolo Editorial team in 2014. At Nolo, Jessica conducts legal research and writes and edits articles across many areas of practice, including estate planning, criminal law, and personal injury. She is also the current editor of Nolo’s Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business and a cocreator of many of Nolo’s online legal forms, including the online LLC and online corporation formation services.

Before Nolo. In addition to her background in academia, Jessica has years of experience working in law libraries. Before coming to Nolo, Jessica managed the U.S., E.U., and U.N. documents collections at New York University’s Law Library and worked in the library of a large law firm in Richmond, Virginia, where she provided technical services support and research assistance to attorneys and staff.

Articles By Jessica Gillespie

Updates on California Rent Control and Rent Stabilization Laws
City-by-city rent control rules in California, with information on eviction protection.
Online Minnesota Corporation FAQ
Get instant answers to the most common questions about Nolo's Online Minnesota Corporation formation service.
Online Indiana Corporation FAQ
Get instant answers to the most common questions about Nolo's Online Indiana Corporation.
Online Colorado Corporation FAQ
Get instant answers to the most common questions about Nolo's Online Colorado Corporation.
Laws and Legal Research
Sometimes you need to look up a law to get an answer to your legal question.
Nolo's List of Helpful Legal Websites
At Nolo, we know that access to quality online legal information and legal websites is important, so we've compiled a one-stop guide to the best legal information on the web.
Arkansas Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor
Learn the rules about who can be your personal representative in Arkansas.
Oregon Dog-Bite Laws
Learn when Oregon dog owners are liable for bites and other injuries, the deadline for filing a dog-bite lawsuit in state court, and more.
Death With Dignity in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is considering an aid in dying law that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication.
Death With Dignity in Tennessee
Tennessee is considering an aid-in-dying bill that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication.