Jessica Berman, née Cohen, is the Commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) where she oversees all operations of the league with a focus on supporting players on and off the pitch, working with NWSL clubs to continue building on the positive momentum of the league’s growing audience, and collaborating with NWSL partners to create the most engaging and entertaining fan experience.

Jessica joined the NWSL after two and a half years serving as Deputy Commissioner and Executive Vice President of Business Affairs at the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Prior to her time with the NLL, she spent 13 years with the National Hockey League (NHL), first serving as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for the organization before becoming Vice President of Community Development, Culture and Growth and Executive Director of the NHL Foundation.

A graduate of the Fordham University School of Law, Jessica also worked as an associate at Proskauer Rose LLP in the labor and employment sector where she represented several employers in collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, mediations, and litigations. She also worked on pro bono cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and military matters.

Jessica completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, graduating with a degree in Sports Management and Communications.

A Brooklyn, New York native, she resides in Larchmont, New York, with her two sons and two rescue dogs.