Jessica L Mazzeo

November 12, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

As the COVID-19 global pandemic enters its eighth month, with no definitive date on things returning to "normal," law firms have been forced to change their status quo on pretty much everything. Operating a law firm during this time of crisis has brought with it a unique set of wide-ranging challenges.

By Jessica L. Mazzeo and Rasheda Stewart

7 minute read

September 24, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

So the time has come for firms to get with it and really get talking about the social injustices and racial inequalities that continue to plague our firms.

By Jessica L. Mazzeo and Rasheda Stewart

8 minute read

June 25, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Challenges facing us in 2019, while seemingly very distant, deserve attention in addition to the new obstacles our firms face during what may be a temporary flattening of the COVID-19 curve.

By Jessica L. Mazzeo

7 minute read

May 14, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

With so many other pressing issues facing our law firms ranging from furloughed or laid off staff and salary reductions to financial decline resulting from clients being unable to afford legal expenditures, now is the time more than ever to stay full speed ahead and remain focused on our firms' inclusive, diversity and equity issues.

By Jessica L. Mazzeo

10 minute read

April 23, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

For most law firms, navigating the changing landscape of remote working and lawyering has been a challenge in an industry that has always been resistant to change.

By Jessica L. Mazzeo

8 minute read

February 13, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Innovation is a buzzword that many in the legal industry use as a way to describe their approach to solving legal challenges, or as a differentiator for their organization in a sea of highly competent and capable firms competing for sought-after clients.

By Jessica L. Mazzeo and James L. Cornell

8 minute read

November 14, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

As we begin to wrap up 2019, it is more important than ever to make sure we keep abreast of the various changes that are ready to face us as the clock strikes 12 in 2020.

By Jessica L. Mazzeo

8 minute read

May 16, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Today, being effective at “lawyering” does not always equate with being a successful attorney as there is now much more involved in what is now known as the business of law.

By Jessica L. Mazzeo

7 minute read

April 25, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Earlier this year, it was a slap in the industry's face and a drawback to any progress thought to have been made when mega firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison shared a photo of its class of newly promoted partners.

By Jessica L. Mazzeo

6 minute read

November 15, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I recently moderated a panel for the Philadelphia Chapter of Association of Legal Administrators on how employers can measure, meet and succeed when it comes to employee engagement. The panel was engaging (pun intended) and full of information on why, as employers, we can't seem to stop talking about employee satisfaction and engagement.

By Jessica L. Mazzeo

7 minute read