Pearson focuses on the life of recently disbarred attorney Jessica Pearson. Jessica has left New York City and is trying to adjust to the depressed Chicago politics. She was recently appointed right-hand man to Chicago Mayor Bobby Novak. She soon finds herself embroiled in a devious and dangerous new world where every action has far-reaching consequences. With her drive to win, Jessica is forced to reconcile her unstoppable drive with her desire to do the right thing - two things that are very much at odds.