ILLUSTRATION BY MICHELLE ROHN FOR FORBES Jessica Ellsworth Firm: Hogan Lovells Title: Partner Forbes List: America’s Top Women Lawyers, 2026 In today’s legal environment, where a single appellate ruling can redefine regulatory, political and business power, Jessica Ellsworth navigates the law at its most consequential level. As co-chair of Hogan Lovells’ Supreme Court & Appellate practice, Ellsworth manages a wide range of high-stakes disputes.