Genesis LA

Our Impact

"Since 2002, Genesis LA has deployed over $184 Million in GCIF loans and investments, and $347 million in NMTC allocation to nearly 180 projects. This financing has supported the following Community Impacts:”

Genesis LA deploys flexible loan and investment products that are highly responsive to the particular needs of individual borrowers and the local market. We take greater risks by financing community and economic development projects and models, many of which are yet to be widely tested, but are projected to result in a high level of community impact. We develop financial solutions that other lenders cannot provide, to ensure these projects and borrowers can carry out their work. The following examples highlight our work and the accomplishments of our borrowers:

Jessica Waybright

General Counsel

Jessica Waybright serves as in-house counsel for Genesis LA, she drafts and reviews transaction documents for the Genesis Community Investment Fund and works closely with outside counsel on New Market Tax Credit Program loans. She facilitates and monitors the closings of transactions and repayment of loans and oversees management and implementation of compliance systems.

Ms. Waybright brings a wealth of real estate knowledge to Genesis LA acquired as a Real Estate and Transactional Attorney for Spierer, Woodward, Corbalis & Goldberg. As an Associate for the firm, she drafted and negotiated terms of real estate and business transactions including documents related to residential and commercial purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, escrow, title and loans, asset purchase and shareholder agreements. Ms. Waybright also worked for the law offices of Brian Lerner and the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Office of General Counsel.

Ms. Waybright has a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law where she was a member of the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review. She is admitted to the California Bar. Ms. Waybright holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis with majors in International Relations and Economics and a minor in Managerial Economics.