I lead inclusion efforts that foster belonging, enhance culture, and help the firm attract and retain top talent.
Jessica Maroney Shillito is responsible for developing, implementing, and championing impactful diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and programs, in alignment with Foley Hoag's overall strategic plans.
Jessica has been a member of the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals (ALFDP) since 2015 and served as a 2019-2020 ALFDP Board Member-at-Large. She has been an active member of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) and has served as a mentor to law students and legal professionals in various capacities since 2004.
Jessica is a frequent speaker on topics including diversity and inclusion, interview and resume preparation and navigating law firm environments.
Education
Harvard Law School, J.D., 2006
New York University, B.S., 2003
Honors & Involvement
INVOLVEMENT
Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals (ALFDP), Member and former Board Member-at-Large
Speaking Engagements
"Guest Panelist," The 21st Annual National Black Pre=Law Conference and Law Fair (November 2025)
We use cookies to enhance user experience, improve functionality and performance, and for analysis of website traffic. By clicking “accept”, you agree to the use of cookies. For more information about our cookie policy and the information we collect, please review our Privacy Statement.
Foley Hoag
Email Disclaimer
Transmitting information to us by e-mail unilaterally does not establish an attorney-client relationship or impose an obligation on either the law firm or even the receiving lawyer to keep the transmitted information confidential. By clicking "OK," you acknowledge that we have no obligation to maintain the confidentiality of any information you submit to us unless we already represent you or unless we have agreed to receive limited confidential material/information from you as a prospective client. Thus, if you are not a client or someone we have agreed to consider as a prospective client, information you submit to us by e-mail may be disclosed to others or used against you.
If you would like to discuss becoming a client, please contact one of our attorneys to arrange for a meeting or telephone conference. If you wish to disclose confidential information to a lawyer in the firm before an attorney-client relationship is established, the protections that the law firm will provide to such information from a prospective client should be discussed before such information is submitted. Thank you for your interest in Foley Hoag.
