Highlights

• Jessica Maroney Shillito joins Foley Hoag as Director of DE&I, based in New York.
• She brings legal practice, recruitment expertise, and leadership experience from Paul, Weiss and professional associations.
• Foley Hoag continues to build its award-winning DE&I programme with certifications and top diversity rankings.

Jessica Maroney Shillito has joined Foley Hoag, an award-winning, mid-sized, international law firm, as Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).

Based in New York, she will head a four-person DE&I team responsible for the firm’s inclusion programmes.

She moves to Foley Hoag from Paul, Weiss, with a background that combines legal practice, recruitment expertise, and leadership in DE&I initiatives.

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Her professional journey started after graduating from Harvard Law School, when she became an associate at an AmLaw 100 firm in Manhattan. Later, she shifted to business roles in several law firms.

Over time, she became closely involved with professional bodies, such as the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals (ALFDP), where she served on the board, and the National Association for Law Placement (NALP).

She has also mentored law students and legal professionals in different settings since 2004.

Managing Partner Jim Bucking said: “Diversity, equity and inclusion is central to Foley Hoag’s mission.

“Our clients demand the best and most innovative lawyers to drive their deals and win their cases. I look forward to working with Jess to build on the progress we’ve made and continue driving our program forward.”

The firm has an award-winning DE&I programme with illustrious achievements. It has received Mansfield Certification Plus for four consecutive years. It also bagged a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for the eleventh time and ranked among the top 10 mid-sized law firms in Law360’s Diversity Scorecard.

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Apart from leading the DE&I team, Shillito will Co-Chair the DE&I Committee.

“I’m thrilled to join Foley Hoag, a firm that has a deep understanding of the importance of DE&I, which is essential in today’s landscape,” said Shillito. “I’m excited for the opportunity to lead the team and contribute to a culture of inclusion, supported by engaged leadership and a shared commitment to progress.”

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Source: Foley Hoag