KJK is pleased to announce that attorney Emily Vaisa has been accepted into the Ladder Down Cleveland class of 2026. Ladder Down is a year-long program that provides direct training and career development through a combination of coaches, sponsors and participants to...
OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE
Jessica Groza brings more than 13 years of legal experience to her practice at KJK, where she works at the intersection of finance and business strategy. She concentrates on commercial financing transactions, representing banks and other financial institutions, as well as public and private companies, in connection with secured and unsecured credit facilities.
Jessica regularly advises clients on the structuring, documentation and negotiation of a wide range of credit arrangements, including syndicated and multi-bank senior credit facilities, single-lender deals, asset-based lending structures, and subordinated credit facilities. Her practice extends to complex financing matters involving cross-border and multi-currency transactions, as well as acquisition financing and deals within the healthcare and real estate sectors.
Known for her pragmatic approach and attention to deal mechanics, Jessica is a valuable resource to clients navigating evolving market conditions and regulatory expectations. She works closely with in-house counsel and business leaders to align financing solutions with long-term operational goals.
Representative Experience
AWARDS
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
- Ohio
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
MEDIA MENTIONS
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
- Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls, B.S.
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