
Jess Sargus
The Legal Athlete
I am a dynamic keynote speaker, workshop leader, and high-performance coach dedicated to helping professionals take bold, strategic actions to lead their lives without waiting for permission. I am also the author of the upcoming book, "Fierce Agency TM," and the founder of The Legal Athlete, a company committed to assisting lawyers and high achievers in bridging the gap between their potential and their performance, aligning their lives with their most ambitious goals.
My talks are known for their transformative impact, rooted in mental performance mastery, sports psychology, and neuroscience. I teach lawyers and leaders to adopt the mindset and execution strategies of elite athletes, particularly in high-pressure situations. My signature approach is designed to help high-performers create successful, fulfilling, and sustainable lives and careers.
My background is as diverse as my coaching methods. Prior to establishing The Legal Athlete, I held several executive legal positions across various industries. I served as the Global Head of Business Affairs at Jellysmack, a unicorn ($1B) startup in the creator economy, and as Counsel at Marvel Studios and Disney. In these roles, I negotiated critical talent and production deals for blockbuster films, streaming series, and immersive theme park experiences. I have also litigated in courtrooms nationwide in personal injury, mass tort, and commercial cases, secured 9-figure settlements, and founded The Brazen Sports Agency, where I represented professional MMA fighters and boxers in major media and sponsorship deals.
I am the creator and host of The Legal Athlete Podcast and the video interview series, "Jess Gets a Round: Inside the Pro Fighter’s Mind." I hold degrees from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and Williams College, and am licensed to practice in NY, TX, and PA, as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court.
- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
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- English: Spoken, Written
- CEO & Founder, Speaker & High-Performance Coach
- The Legal Athlete
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- Chief Legal Officer
- Zinda Law Group, PLLC
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- Global Head of Business Affairs
- Jellysmack
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- Vice President of Legal
- Jellysmack
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- Counsel
- Marvel Studios
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- Senior Attorney, Mass Torts Department
- Parker Waichman LLP
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- Counsel
- Banjo
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- CEO & General Counsel, The Brazen Sports Agency
- Brazen Boxing & MMA
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- Attorney
- Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP
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- University of Pennsylvania Law School
- J.D.
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- Williams College
- B.A. | Psychology and Political Science
- Honors: Magna cum laude
- Activities: Multicultural Center diversity leader, Sports Information Office reporter, Gypsy Melodies a cappella group, Cap and Bells student theater, aerobics instructor
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- Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition for Pennsylvania
- Super Lawyers
- Awarded from 2010-2014 in Class Action/Mass Torts category
- Mid-Atlantic Association 141 lb Champion
- USA Boxing
- Pro Bono Honor Roll
- First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
- State Bar of Texas
- Member
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- USA Cares
- Board of Directors, Advisor
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- USA Boxing, Inc.
- Mid Atlantic Association - Board of Directors, Secretary
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- Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
- Pro Bono Counsel
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- Philadelphia Reads
- Reading Coach
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- The Green Light Method: Mastering Your Mind & Legal Practice, Justia Webinars
- Justia
- Three Challenges to Effective Board Performance: Gender, Generation & Gentrification
- Council of New York Cooperatives and Condominiums
- Framing Jury Themes for Women’s Health Litigation, MDL Conference: 'Bet-the-Company' Mass Tort Litigation
- HarrisMartin
- Complex Litigation Nuts & Bolts, MDL Conference: The Mass Tort Litigation Landscape - A Critical Analysis
- HarrisMartin
- Recent Developments in Game Changing Dynamics, Interacting with Special Masters & Ethical Conundrums, MDL Conference: Current Mass Torts from E-Discovery Through Exit Strategies - Navigating "Game Changing" Dynamics
- HarrisMartin
- Certified Mental Performance Mastery Coach (MPM)
- Brian Cain Peak Performance