Vanessa Jackson named to Bloomberg Law’s “40 Under 40” list
Davis Polk partner Vanessa Jackson has been named to Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40” list. The list recognizes the accomplishments of stellar young lawyers nationwide who elevate, innovate and serve their clients and communities.
The award highlights her work in airline-related financings, especially throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, including securing financings for Delta, LATAM and Aeroméxico, which totaled more than $14 billion of financing that allowed these companies to navigate a historically challenging time. She also represented a global bank in a $14 billion financing to AbbVie Inc.
In her profile, Vanessa discusses the most important lesson she learned as a first-year attorney, how she defines success, what she is most proud of and her greatest mentors. “It is critical to always stay intellectually curious, to never lose sight of your client’s interests, to always remember that first impressions are lasting impressions and to practice in a way that is authentic to who you are,” she said. “The practice of law is ever evolving, and in order to keep up, you need to have a genuine interest in the subject matter and remain focused on understanding how changes in the practice will impact your clients.”