Jessica L. Mazzeo is a Member of Griesing Law's Employment practice group and serves as the Firm’s Chief Operating Officer. She provides a critical leadership role in all aspects of the Firm, acting as a dedicated advocate for both staff and clients.
About Jessica L. Mazzeo
Since the Firm’s inception, Jessica has been a driving force in making it a one of a kind law firm, locally and nationally, that focuses on a collaborative team approach and discourages internal competition that interferes with client service. Her marketing and business development efforts have helped the firm grow its initial client base of only a small handful of clients to now having over 500 clients handling over 1,100 matters for clients which include Fortune 500 companies, small and privately held business, non-profits and entrepreneurs. Jessica has been relentless in her pursuit of building business for the Firm and has a proven track record of effectively assisting Firm attorneys in converting prospective clients into actual clients and Jessica herself has been able to attract clients to the firm. Jessica is an alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, an intensive twelve week mini-MBA program designed to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services. She also completed the Leadership Now development series presented by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
Jessica was the 2020-2021 Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Association of Legal Administrators (“ALA”), a non-profit organization with over 8,500 members across 30 countries and was previously on the Philadelphia Chapter’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Jessica also served as the Vice President of Communications, Board Secretary and on the 40th Anniversary Committee and Technology Subcommittee for the Philadelphia Chapter. In addition, she served for six years as a committee volunteer for the Women’s Business Enterprise Center (WBEC) East where she devoted several hours a month to various needs of the organization. In September 2016, the organization awarded Jessica for her efforts by making her a recipient of its Shining Star Award.
Since 2010 when the Firm became a member of the organization, Jessica became actively involved in supporting the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (“NAMWOLF”), which is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to promoting diversity and fostering relationships between Fortune 500 companies and outside legal counsel. Jessica has traveled across the country as a staff volunteer for NAMWOLF since 2011 including serving as a representative of the NAMWOLF team at various Women Business Enterprise National Council’s National Conferences and Business Fairs. She also served as Co-Chair of NAMWOLF’s Marketing Initiative from 2011-2013. Jessica played a significant role in the Firm receiving NAMWOLF’s 2013 Law Firm MVP Award which is given by in-house attorneys from Fortune 500 corporations to acknowledge the law firm that has done the most to advance the organization’s mission. This is a particularly notable accomplishment because in doing so she helped the Firm become just the second firm in the organization’s then 12 year history to receive this accolade and there are currently 138 member law firms across 37 states. The award recognizes her passion for the organization and its mission as evidenced by her efforts on its behalf.
Jessica is a graduate of Temple University’s Fox School of Business and of Widener University’s Delaware Law School, where she graduated with pro bono distinction in recognition of her service to the law school’s Veteran’s Law Clinic.
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I am deeply passionate about entrepreneurship. Along with co-founding Griesing Law in 2010, I have spearheaded the launch of two affiliated businesses: Bossible and GriesingMazzeo Leadership. Bossible is a strategic partner that empowers clients through tailored services and supportive education using an innovative process – all with growth in mind. There, I dedicate considerable time assisting diverse-owned businesses, including law firms, on obtaining diversity certification through WBENC and NMSDC, among others. Griesing Mazzeo Leadership serves as an outsourced HR department with a strong emphasis on cultural belonging; I train clients across the country, including law firms, on DE&I principles and how to implement those initiatives.
In my off time, I am an avid traveler and devoted Philadelphia sports fan who loves cooking and baking. Yet, despite my best efforts, I cannot break dance nor breathe fire, giving others hope that I really can’t do it all.
- Legal Lean Sigma Institute, White Belt Certification, Legal Lean Sigma® and Project Management
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, Philadelphia Cohort 11
- Leadership Now, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
- Zelda Herrmann Memorial Scholarship Recipient, 2020
– Awarded annually to a female Widener University Delaware Law School student, who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership and is likely to make a substantial pro bono contribution as a practicing attorney - E. Wallace Chadwick Memorial Fund Scholarship Recipient, 2020
– Awarded annually by the Delaware County Bar Association to law students who were raised and reside in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, based on academic achievement and community service - Rising Star Semifinalist, KYW Newsradio Women’s Achievement Awards, 2019
– Celebrated women under the age of 40 who are making a huge positive impact on the Philadelphia region - Shining Star Award, Women Business Enterprise Council East, 2016
– Acknowledged as an individual or entity that is instrumental in the development of WBEC-East and whose voluntary support of and commitment to supplier development enhances opportunities for certified WBEs - SmartCEO Brava! Executive Awards, 2015
– Recognized as one of 10 local women executives that is an exemplary leader within their organizations and their communities - Paradigm Scholarship, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, 2012
– Awarded annually to working women who are pursuing an undergraduate degree
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
– Commission on Women in the Profession Member, 2023 - Edgmont Township
– Community Day Committee Member, 2022-2023 - The Carriages at Runnymeade Farms Community Association
– President, Board of Directors, 2020-2022 - National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
– Communications Committee, 2022-2023
– Staff Volunteer, 2012-2020
– Business Partner Ambassador, 2017
– Annual Meeting Host Committee, 2014
– Co-Chair, Marketing Initiative, 2011-2013
– Annual Meeting Entertainment Subcommittee, 2012 - Association of Legal Administrators
– Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, 2020-2021
– Executive Search Committee, 2020
– National Conference Session Manager, 2016-2018, 2021 - Association of Legal Administrators, Philadelphia Chapter
– Diversity and Inclusion Committee, 2018-2020
– Vice President of Communications, Board of Directors, 2016-2018
– Secretary, Board of Directors, 2015-2016
– Technology Subcommittee, 2015
– 40th Anniversary Celebration Committee, 2015 - Women’s Business Enterprise Center (WBEC) East
– Volunteer, 2014-2021 - National Association of Women Business Owners
– Mentor, Philadelphia Semi-Circle of Influence, 2018 - Philadelphia Community College Paralegal Program
– Mentor, 2011
- “Another Bite at the Apple: Neuroinclusion as a Way To Lead the Diversity Challenge,” – Co-author, The Legal Intelligencer, March 2024
- “We Cannot Relent: The Need to Remain Resilient in Your Firm’s DEI Efforts” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, September 2023
- “More Than Meets the Eye: Tackling Deep-Level Diversity in the Law” – Presenter, Celesq, September 2022
- “Much More Than Her LSAT Score: Lessons Learned on Confronting Bullying and Bias From Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Hearings”‘ – Co-Presenter, NAMWOLF, September 2022
- “More Than Meets the Eye: Tackling Deep-Level Diversity in the Law” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, May 2022
- “Don’t Hit the Panic Button: Meeting Client Diversity Initiatives” – Presenter, Association of Legal Administrators, October 2021
- “How To Put DEI Into Your Firm’s DNA” – Moderator, Association of Legal Administrators, Oregon Chapter, March 2021
- “Black History Month: A Time for Celebration, Reflection and Looking Ahead” – Co-Author, The Legal Intelligencer, February 2021
- “ICYMI (In Case You Missed It): Free D&I Resources Available to You” – Co-Author, Legal Management, November 2020
- “From Diversity to Inclusion: A Social Uprising” – Presenter, Calgary Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, November 2020
- “The Fab Five: Addressing D&I from All Perspectives Including Client’s Perspective” – Presenter, Legal Marketing Association, October 2020
- “A Movement, Not a Moment: Law Firms Need to Discuss Racial Inequality Now” – Co-Author, The Legal Intelligencer, September 2020
- “A Dream Deferred: How the Legal Community Can, and Must, Respond to Police Brutality” – Moderator, Association of Legal Administrators, September 2020
- “Fireside Chat – Next Level D&I” – Presenter, Chapter Leadership Institute, Association of Legal Administrators, July 2020
- “Continue the Conversation on Diversity & Inclusion” – Presenter, Association of Legal Administrators, Philadelphia Chapter, July 2020
- “A Women-Owned Law Firm’s Perspective” – Co-Author, Today’s General Counsel, July 2020
- “Social Unrest in America” – Presenter, Association of Legal Administrators, June 2020
- “Diversity and Inclusion” – Presenter, Association of Legal Administrators, Philadelphia Chapter, June 2020
- “From Diversity to Inclusion: Creating a Culturally Competent Law Firm” – Presenter, Association of Legal Administrators, May 2020
- “In-House Perspective on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity During a Pandemic” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, May 2020
- “What Women Want: Strategies for Law Practice Leaders”– Co-Presenter, American Bar Association – April 2020
- “Don’t Close the Door on 2019: Five Trending Issues that Remain in 2020” – Author, Pennsylvania Law Weekly, The Legal Intelligencer,Philadelphia – November 2019
- “Becoming Conscious: Diversity, Inclusion & Unconscious Biases” – Presenter, Indiana Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators – November 2019
- “Don’t Hit the Panic Button: Meeting Your Client’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives” – Author, Legal Management, July 2019
- “Taking the Steps to Being All Inclusive” – Co-Presenter, Chapter Leaders Institute, Association of Legal Administrators – Louisville, July 2019
- “Age is More Than a Number: Navigating an Aging Society to be More Inclusive” – Moderator, Association of Legal Administrators – Philadelphia, June 2019
- “Hello? It’s Your Client Calling. Where Are Your D&I Initiatives?” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, April 2019
- “All Inclusive: How To Create A Welcoming Environment” – Presenter, Cyber Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators – Webinar, January 2019
- “All Inclusive: How Chapters Can Create A Welcoming Environment” – Co-Presenter, Chapter Leaders Institute, Association of Legal Administrators – Denver, July 2018
- “The Long(er) Road Ahead” – Author, Association of Legal Administrators Diversity and Inclusion Monthly Spotlight, May 2018
- “Time Has Been Up: Why Your Firm Shouldn’t Just Be ‘Talking’ About Diversity and Inclusion” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, February 2018
- “Join the Pack: An In-Depth Look at NAMWOLF” – Co-Author, American Bar Association Section of Litigation, January 2016
- “NLRB Decisions Have Employers Evaluating Future While Simultaneously Revisiting the Past” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, June 2023
- “It Is More Important Than Ever to Ensure the Safety of Our Employees at Work” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, February 2023
- “Lawyers Need Proper HR Training to Be Better Supervisors and to Reduce Risk,” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, February 2024
- “Navigating the Future of Collaboration & Communication in the Hybrid Office,” – Co-presenter, myLawCLE, April 2024
- “Law Firm Housekeeping: What You Need to Know to Avoid Employee Claims” – Presenter, Jenkins Law Library, April 2024
- “Lessons Learned From Our Very Own Law Firm Management Master” – Co-presenter, CELesq, August 2022
- “Hybrid Law Firms: A New Model for Modern Legal Practices” – Co-Presenter, Lawline, January 2022
- “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Diversifying Your Legal Spend to Meet Your Message” – Co-Presenter, Celesq, May 2021
- “Lemons Can Always Make Lemonade: Lessons Learned From COVID-19” – Co-Author, The Legal Intelligencer, April 2021
- “Staying Engaged and Evaluating Performance During a Prolonged Pandemic” – Co-Author, The Legal Intelligencer, November 2020
- “Then and Now: Law Firm Management Challenges Before, After Quarantine” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, June 2020
- “Remote Working Advice for Summer Associates” – Co-Presenter, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, May 2020
- “Navigating the Changing Workplace Landscape Caused by COVID-19” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer,April 2020
- “Are You Ready for It? The Law Office of the Future” – Presenter, Association of Legal Administrators, February 2020
- “Creating New Solutions to Old Challenges: Design Thinking in the Law” – Co-Author, The Legal Intelligencer, February 2020
- “Are You Ready for It? The Law Office of the Future” – Co-Presenter, Association of Legal Administrators Annual Conference & Expo – Grapevine, Texas, April 2019
- “Remote Lawyers – Essentials for Setting Yourself Up to Succeed” – Co-Presenter, American Bar Association Law Practice Division, November 2018
- “Measuring, Meeting and Succeeding at Employee Engagement” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, November 2018
- “How to Motivate, Market and Measure Employee Engagement” – Moderator, Association of Legal Administrators – Philadelphia, November 2018
- “Why Your Firm Needs an Employee Wellness Program” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, September 2018
- “Small Firm Idea Exchange” – Co-Moderator, Association of Legal Administrators Annual Conference & Expo – National Harbor, Maryland, May 2018
- “Failure to Launch: Why Is Your Firm Failing to Be a 21st Century Employer?” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, May 2018
- “Why Law Firms Should Already Be Embracing the Mobile Workforce” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, November 2017
- “Why the Annual Performance Evaluation is Disappearing” – Co-Author, The Legal Intelligencer, May 2017
- “What Firms Must Consider for 2017 Compliance” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, February 2017
- “Why Your Law Firm Should Consider Lean Six Sigma” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, November 2016
- “Building a Workplace Today for Workers of Tomorrow” – Co-Author, The Legal Intelligencer, August 2016
- “A Dozen Great Reasons: The Challenges and Triumphs of Starting Your Own Firm” – Co-Author, American Bar Association Law Practice Management, March 2016
- “Client Leverage & Law Firm Management” – Guest Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania Law School – Philadelphia, February 2016
- “Firms Need Policies on Distracted Driving for Multiple Reasons” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia – February 2016
- “How Small Firms Can Sustain Growth and Maintain Firm Culture” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, July 2015
- “Navigating the Procurement Process and Competing with the Big Fish” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, July 2014
- “Start Your New Year Right: Resolutions for Small Firms to Manage Smarter in 2014” – Co-Author, The Legal Intelligencer, January 2014
- “Next Gen Power Hour: Personal Branding” – Co-Presenter, Women’s Business Enterprise Center East, May 2023
- “What You Didn’t Learn in School: How To Network Like A Pro” – Co-Facilitator, NAWBO, October 2022
- “On the Move – How to Lay Down Your Path at a Firm, In-house or On Your Own” – Moderator, Pennsylvania Bar Association Women in the Profession Annual Meeting – Lancaster, PA, May 2019
- “Let’s Get Down to the ‘Business’ of Law and the Role of Nonlawyers” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, May 2019
- “Taking Charge of Your Career” – Presenter, Pennsylvania Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession, January 2019
- “R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Getting Buy-In & Developing Successful Marketing Partnerships with Attorneys” – Moderator, Legal Marketing Association Northeast Regional Conference – Philadelphia, November 2017
- “It Takes Two: The Attorney-Marketer Relationship” – Co-Author, The Legal Intelligencer, August 2017
- “The Value of Executive Personnel Involvement in Professional Associations” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, May 2016
- “Why Your Small Firm Needs a Media Relations Professional” – Author, The Legal Intelligencer, January 2015
- “Training Your Attorneys to Market: Where Do You Begin” – Co-Presenter, National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Business Meeting – San Diego, February 2013
- “Who Wants to Be a Marketing Expert? How To Take Your Electronic Marketing To The Next Level in Today’s Social World” – Co-Presenter, National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Annual Meeting – Atlanta, October 2012
- “Top 10 Marketing Issues Facing NAMWOLF Firms” – Co-Presenter, National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Business Meeting – New Orleans, February 2012
Areas of Expertise
- Employee Issues & Employment Best Practices
- Legal Strategies Aligned with Business Goals
- Business Operations Management
- Policy Development for Firm Culture and Strategic Vision
- Business Development
- Client Growth Strategies
Education
- Widener University Delaware School of Law, J.D.
- Temple University Fox School of Business, B.B.A., Marketing
- Delaware County Community College, A.A.S., Business Management, Honors
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania