pstraub@foxrothschild.com | 215.299.3837
Paul manages the day to day operations of the firm working directly and collaboratively with the firm’s Administrative Partner, Office Managing Partners and Senior Management. Specific responsibilities include:
- Advising all senior management on the financial implications of current or prospective business activities
- Development of operating policies and continuous improvement programs
- Evaluation of growth opportunities in alignment with the firm’s strategic plan
- Analysis and expertise around mergers, acquisitions and integration of talent
- Identification and implementation of solutions that improve operational efficiencies while providing superior service to our clients
Education
- B.S., Accounting, University of Delaware
Memberships
- Member of the Association of Legal Administrators
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
jdurling@foxrothschild.com | 215.299.2808
Jean has responsibility for the Firm’s Professional Recruitment, Professional Development and Human Resources departments. She provides strategic advice to the Firm’s leadership on the development of personnel and hiring policies that will allow the Firm to recruit and retain the most talented attorneys and staff. Jean also works to ensure that the recruiting, retention, diversity, professional development, benefits and staff administration policies and programs are integrated and aligned to support the Firm’s strategic agenda.
Education
- B.S., Accounting, Miami University
- SPHR Certification, Human Resources Certification Institute
- Professional Resource Management Certification, Villanova University
- Paralegal Certification, Litigation Management, The Philadelphia Institute
Memberships
- National Association for Law Placement (NALP)
- Legal Recruitment Administrators of Philadelphia (LRAP)
- Professional Development Consortium (PDC)
Board of Directors
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Philadelphia Division
- National Association for Law Placement (NALP)
Speaking Engagements
- “Managing an Efficient and Effective Professional Development Team,” NALP/ALI-ABA Professional Development Institute (December 8, 2006)
- “At the Intersection of Knowledge Management and Associate Development: Using Technology to Train Business Lawyers,” ABA Section of Business Law Spring Meeting (April 6, 2006)
- “Dressing for Success,” National Black Law Student Association Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference (January 21, 2006)
Publications
- “Life Imitating Law Firms or Law Firms Imitating Life,” Summer Associates, A Supplement to The LegalIntelligencer and Pennsylvania Law Weekly (June 2004)
egillespie@foxrothschild.com | 215.299.2192
Ed is responsible for the management of the firm's finances and financial operations, including:
- billing function
- collections
- financial forecasting
- analysis
- reporting
He has been in the field of law firm management since 1986.
Education
- M.B.A., Finance, Temple University
- B.B.A., Accounting, Temple University
Memberships
- Member of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
shomel@foxrothschild.com | 215.299.2739
Suzanne’s responsibilities include:
- management of the firm’s physical assets
- coordinating non-legal support services
- movement of personnel and equipment within and among the firm’s offices
- coordinating the physical integration of new offices and residents
- procurement of systems to improve administrative functions
- working with all Office Administrators with respect to facilities and administrative services
Suzanne has served as a panel member at various local, regional, and national ALA conferences and speaks on HR issues and general law firm operations.
Education
- Human Resources Certificate, Cornell University
- Coursework, Community College of Philadelphia
Memberships
- Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
Publications
- • Co-author, ALA Vendor Relations Toolkits for Vendors and Members (available at www.ala.org)
blee@foxrothschild.com | 215.299.2728
Brook provides the highest quality of leadership and vision to the Information Services staff and the firm as a whole. His primary role is directing the development, implementation, support, and use of technology to meet the firm’s needs. This encompasses the full range of information services activities to provide excellent legal services to clients, including:
- determining user/system requirements
- recommending practical, cost-effective solutions
- leading firm-wide efforts to improve the effective use of technology
Education
- M.B.A., Accounting, Temple University
- B.B.A., Marketing and Real Estate, Temple University
Memberships
- International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)
- Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
cmonte@foxrothschild.com | 215.299.2140
Catherine manages both knowledge management and research initiatives within the firm. Her responsibilities include:
- practice support
- risk management
- portal development
- taxonomy integration
Education
- M.L.S., Columbia University
- B.A., Haverford College
Memberships
- American Association of Law Libraries
- Greater Philadelphia Law Library Association (board member, 2001-2003)
- International Legal Technology Association (Vice President KM Peer Group, 2005-present)
Publications
- ILTA KM webinar Social Network Analysis: Bibliography (November 2006)
- ILTA KM White Paper: “A Guide to Collaboration Tools” (May 2006)
- ILTA Peer to Peer Magazine (regular contributor, 2005-present)
Presentations
- "Expert Databases: Leveraging for Success," Special Libraries Association 2009 Annual Conference (June 15, 2009)
- "Enterprise Content Management (ECM)," International Legal Technology Association Conference (August 26, 2008)
- "Knowledge Management Staffing Structures in Law Firms," Special Libraries Association Annual Conference (June 17, 2008)
- "Establishing a Foundation for KM through Taxonomy Development & Database Integration," K Group: Best Practices and Management Strategies for Legal Library and Information Service Centers (February 21, 2007)
- "Mergers and Acquisitions Panel," ARK Group: Best Practices and Management Strategies for Legal Library and Information Service Centers (February 21, 2007)
- “Cultural and Change Management Issues of KM: Case Studies,” ILTA 2006 Annual Conference (August 24, 2006)
- “Measuring Impact: Cost Justification for Information Services,” AALL Annual Conference (July 10, 2006)
- “Knowledge Management Peer Group Intro: KM 101,” ILTA webinar (April, 22, 2006)
- “The Intersection of Knowledge Management and Associate Development,” American Bar Association Business Law Section's Spring Meeting (April 6, 2006)
fsmith@foxrothschild.com | 215.299.2027
Felicia oversees the firm's HR functions by serving as a chief advisor on human capital matters and delivering the management of human resource functions including:
- developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
- administering the firm's staff sourcing, recruitment, and orientation process
- delivering and implementing benefit programs
- assuring equity and compliance with all applicable federal, state and regional laws
- providing employee relation services
- overseeing staff recruiting and talent acquisition
- directing staff compensation and HR resource management
Education
- J.D., Widener University School of Law
- B.S., Business Management, University of Maryland
- 1st Candidature, Philology & Letters, University of Brussels (Brussels, Belgium)
Memberships
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Association of Legal Administrators - National, NY and Florida Chapters
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Delaware County Bar Association
jstubbs@foxrothschild.com | 215.299.2752
John is responsible for all records-related activities, the new business intake process, and conflict avoidance and resolution. John’s responsibilities include:
- Records Creation - Indexing and Bar-coding
- Records Management – Active and Inactive Storage and Tracking
- Records Retention – Both Physical and Electronic Records
- Processing of New Business – New Clients and New Matters
- Risk Management and Conflict Resolution for Clients and Matters
- Confidentiality and Security of Client Information
Education
- Certified Records Manager (CRM), Institute of Certified Records Managers
- Records Management Certificate, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, PA
- Paralegal Certificate, The PJA School, Upper Darby, PA
- Electronic Records Management Specialist (ERMS), Association of Information and Image Management
Memberships
- Association of Information and Image Management (AIIM)
- Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA International)
- Diamond State Chapter of ARMA International
- Liberty Bell Chapter of ARMA International, Board of Directors
- Liberty Bell Chapter of ARMA International, Webmaster
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