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CONNECT WITH A RECRUITER

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

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 started at 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 Marketing 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.

Julia Cardenas, Legal Recruiter

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.

Sydney Frankel, Recruiting Coordinator

Legal Staffing Recruiter

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.

Victoria Richardson, Director of Legal Staff Recruiting

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.

Recruiting Coordinator

Molly McMullen

Molly is a dynamic marketing professional with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and a minor in Management. After eight successful years as a project manager at a full-service ad agency in Miami, she now applies their expertise at Zerega Consulting. The youngest of five children, Molly brings a strong sense of teamwork and resilience to everything they do. A former college soccer player, she carries that competitive spirit into their professional and personal life. In her free time, Molly loves experimenting in the kitchen and spending quality time with her dog, Nugget.

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