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A UNIQUE APPROACH
Zerega Consulting is a woman-owned and managed legal recruiting and consulting company. We are a boutique search firm that caters to attorneys at all levels from Managing Partners to Associates as well as Legal Staff in law firms and companies throughout the United States.
Our unique blend of law firm and recruiting firm experience gives us a competitive edge to effectively and efficiently handle your job search. We are a results-oriented company specializing in one-on-one, relationship based recruiting.
About
MEET THE TEAM
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Managing Director
Jodie Zerega
Jodie Zerega started Zerega Consulting in 2003 and has filled hundreds of attorney positions in law firms, corporations, and non-profit organizations across the United States, Canada, and Asia. She has worked with many different clients ranging from private, start-ups to publicly traded companies with over 25,000 employees. Prior to starting Zerega Consulting, she worked as the Director of Recruiting at a multi-national law firm in Atlanta for 9 years. During her tenure there, the firm grew from 185 to 525 attorneys and added 6 offices across the US and 1 in Hong Kong.
Chief Recruiting Officer
Carrie Shepherd
Carrie Shepherd at started Zerega Consulting in 2013. Prior to Zerega Consulting, Carrie worked as the Recruiting Manager for Holland & Knight for five years. Before that she worked with Jodie at a top multi-national law firm based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Today, Carrie has worked with many different clients as well as attorneys, placing them at an assortment of different firms. Carrie enjoys spending time with her family and friends especially cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs. "GO DAWGS!"
Chief Operating Officer
Stephanie Thornburg
Stephanie brings a combination of experience in marketing, operations, planning & product and software development across multiple industries. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Orleans and moved to the Sarasota area in 2014. In her free time she enjoys running, hiking, kayaking, camping, and spending time with her husband, son and dog.
Chief Growth Officer
Wendi Fairchild
Wendi Fairchild is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate and legal recruiting. She began her recruiting career as the Director of Attorney Recruitment for a national labor and employment boutique law firm based out of Atlanta. Her extensive career has spanned working with a diverse range of organizations, from dynamic startups to Fortune 500 corporations and prestigious AmLaw firms nationwide.
Wendi has successfully led teams of recruiters across multiple industries. Her strategic approach and keen understanding of the complexities of talent acquisition has allowed her to provide top talent to her clients and ensure “Right People, Right Seats.”
Outside of the office, Wendi is a mom of two boys (her proudest accomplishment!) and three dogs, Aska, Bikkja and Bjorn. In her free time, you can find her at the beach or boating on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico!
Legal Recruiter
Chinazo "Chi Chi" Anachebe Louis, Esq.
Chi Chi joined Zerega Consulting as an experienced legal recruiter after an extensive legal career in BigLaw and at a commercial real estate boutique. She specializes in recruiting attorneys for in-house law departments across the U.S., while also focusing her work on diversity recruiting. Chi Chi prioritizes transparency and clarity throughout each phase of the recruitment process, and her recruitment style is a unique blend of passion and practicality.
Chi Chi is an Atlanta native and proud Nigerian-American. She is a graduate of Mississippi College School of Law and Auburn University. She enjoys traveling with her husband, crafting new food recipes, collecting elephants, and cheering for her Atlanta Falcons and Auburn Tigers.
Legal Recruiter
Julia Cardenas
Julia graduated in 2018 from the University of Akron with a degree in Political Science. Prior to joining Zerega Consulting, she worked in a law firm where she was exposed to a variety of practice areas. Julia is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and she relocated to Florida in 2021 where she enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her shih tzu, Lola.
Legal Recruiter
Lavinia Mason
Prior to Zerega Consulting, Lavinia started in the legal staffing profession in 2004. She started out as a Business Development Manager, and then transitioned to recruiting support staff in 2006. Lavinia began recruiting attorneys in 2015 ranging from Partners to Associates. She has strong recruiting skills, locating difficult candidates. Lavinia enjoys traveling, to include a recent trip to Japan. She also loves fashion and loves to shop until she drops. She is very proud of her only son that is almost entering a Fellowship as a Rheumatologist that includes a PhD in Immunology.
Recruiter
Mallory Wise
Mallory Wise is a professional recruiter with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University, she obtained her master’s in human resources from Troy University. With over five years’ experience in recruitment, Mallory has honed her skills in sourcing, interviewing, and placing candidates in a variety of roles from administrative to the C-suite. Her well-rounded experience allows her the ability to understand each of her clients’ needs and focus on getting the best talent for the position. Her commitment to professionalism, integrity, and excellence sets her apart in the competitive field of recruitment. Mallory enjoys spending time with her son, family, and two Yorkies. War Eagle!
Recruiting Coordinator
Sydney Frankel
Sydney received her Bachelor’s in Marketing in 2022 and the following year she graduated with a Master’s in Business Administration-Project Management from Mississippi State University. Sydney is the second oldest of six and recently moved to Charlotte, NC where she enjoys playing ball with her dogs, Luna and Blu, and
spending time with her family.
Director of Legal Staff Recruiting
Victoria Richardson
Victoria attended Pace University in New York where she obtained a degree in Business Administration-Management with a focus in Human Resources. She also has a degree in Paralegal Studies and a Paralegal Certificate. Prior to Zerega Consulting, Victoria worked as a Senior Paralegal and in various legal support roles for over fifteen years at large, mid-size and boutique law firms in New York in a variety of practice areas. Victoria has recruited inhouse for corporations, firms, and human resource departments. Today, Victoria resides in Tampa, Florida and enjoys spending time with her dog, Huey.
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