Jessi Brooks
Director
As General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, Jessi leads the company’s global legal and regulatory strategy, supporting investments across crypto, artificial intelligence, and financial services. With a passion for compliant innovation, she has guided startups of all vintages, tackled complex regulatory filings, and shaped policy frameworks that balance innovation with security.
Before joining the tech world, Jessi served at the Department of Justice, prosecuting cases of sexual assault, human trafficking, and cyberstalking, as well as leading the national security efforts to combat foreign and domestic terrorism. Her work reflects a deep commitment to justice and survivor advocacy.
Jessi holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School, and a B.A. from the University of Virginia, in History and Gender Studies. Outside of work, you’ll find Jessi running along Chicago’s lakefront, playing guitar, building intricate LEGO creations, or doting on her beloved pup.