Legal Industry Visionary Jessa Baker Joins Levenfeld Pearlstein as Chief Executive Officer

May 20, 2025 – Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC (LP) welcomes Jessa Baker to the firm to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. Baker brings a fresh perspective to strategic planning, finance, operational efficiency, governance, and talent strategy. Her career spans decades of working closely with managing partners, executive committees, practice group leaders, and business professionals, making her a trusted advisor to law firms across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America.

“It is an incredible honor to join Levenfeld Pearlstein, a firm renowned for its innovation and commitment to being the legal industry standard for exceptional client experience,” said Baker. “As we face an ever-evolving landscape, driven by advances in AI, shifting client demands, and the need for adaptability, I am thrilled to lead this talented team forward.”

Baker has 20 years of experience in the legal industry and is accomplished in change management, promoting growth, and using technology to improve efficiency and client service. Baker is also well-known for her dynamic approach to addressing complex challenges, particularly in law firm management, professional development, recruiting, attorney retention and engagement, and operations.

“Jessa brings extensive expertise in the implementation of strategic planning initiatives and has consistently delivered impressive results,” said Jeffery Hoffenberg, LP’s Managing Partner. “Our firm stands out for its unique approach and unwavering dedication to exceptional client experience. Jessa is the ideal leader to propel LP forward during this pivotal time.”

Baker is the Chair and on the Board of PilotLegis RPG, a risk purchasing group for midsize law firms seeking greater control over their professional liability insurance program. As a frequent keynote speaker and participant in seminars and retreats, Baker has inspired countless professionals with her insights into market trends, management strategies, and governance solutions. Baker joins LP from Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen, P.C., where she was Chief Operating Officer for nearly ten years.

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About Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides legal and business counsel to sophisticated clients across a broad range of corporate, tax, real estate, estate planning, and litigation matters. LP works with clients to understand the full impact of the law on their businesses and proactively addresses their legal issues so that they can quickly return to doing what they do best. While the firm possesses the resources and depth necessary to manage the most complex matters as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible, it truly differentiates itself through its commitment to “The LP Way” – the firm’s model for creating an exceptional client experience. Visit our website at www.lplegal.com and follow us on LinkedIn at @levenfeld-pearlstein.