About Jessica
Jessica Naples is an attorney admitted to practice law in Illinois. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 2008 after completing her undergraduate studies at Youngstown State University, where she received a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Economics in 2005. Her academic path combined a liberal arts background with a professional legal education.
After law school, Naples entered private practice and built a career that has kept her rooted in Illinois. She is currently an attorney at Sterling Hughes, LLC. Colleagues describe her as methodical and precise when preparing filings and court submissions. Clients have relied on her written advocacy and attention to procedural detail.
Her career has included courtroom appearances and client counseling. She has experience drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and preparing witnesses for hearings. She balances litigation tasks with transactional work when those needs arise. Her practice reflects the ordinary demands of serving clients in state-level matters and administrative proceedings.
Naples has maintained professional ties since early in her career. Those connections have helped her stay current on changes to state rules and practice standards. She has participated in continuing legal education opportunities and engaged with fellow practitioners to exchange practical approaches to common procedural issues.
Her work style emphasizes careful preparation and clear communication. She breaks complex legal concepts into accessible terms for clients, then develops practical plans to move a matter forward. In court, she prefers a straightforward presentation. On paper, she pays close attention to precedent and statutory detail.
Outside of casework, Naples spends time mentoring junior associates within her firm and assisting with task organization on larger matters. She takes on responsibilities that support team-based case management, including coordinating discovery and ensuring deadlines are met. Those administrative contributions complement her role as lead counsel on selected matters.
In her current role at Sterling Hughes, LLC, Naples continues to serve clients across a range of matters brought in Illinois courts and administrative venues. Her current practice focuses on advising and representing clients in state and administrative matters in Illinois.
