Jess Sargus

Jess Sargus

The Legal Athlete
  • New York, Pennsylvania, Texas
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Biography

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.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
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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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
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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Education
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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Awards
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
Professional Associations
State Bar of Texas
Member
- Current
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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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Philadelphia VIP
Pro Bono Counsel
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Delaware Valley Children's Charity
Donation Captain
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Sister-to-Sister Shape Up
Co-Organizer and Coach
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State of the Art, Inc.
Team Leader for Philadelphia - 100 Cities. One Night for Autism.
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Speaking Engagements
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
Violently Present: Life Lessons from Combat Sports
Jellysmack
Certifications
Certified Mental Performance Mastery Coach (MPM)
Brian Cain Peak Performance
Websites & Blogs
Website
The Legal Athlete Website
Blog
The Legal Athlete Blog
Videos
Welcome to The Legal Athlete Podcast with Jess Sargus! In this trailer, I'm introducing myself and @TheLegalAthlete system. Each week, I'll be sharing the science, sports psychology, and neuroscience-based techniques... Unleash Your Full Potential: Introducing The Legal Athlete Podcast

Welcome to The Legal Athlete Podcast with Jess Sargus! In this trailer, I'm introducing myself and @TheLegalAthlete system. Each week, I'll be sharing the science, sports psychology, and neuroscience-based techniques...

In this first episode of @TheLegalAthlete , host Jess Sargus, a high-performance coach for lawyers, explores how trial lawyers can adopt the mindset and preparation techniques of elite athletes to... Crush Your Trial Execution Like an Elite Athlete - The Legal Athlete Podcast - Episode 1

In this first episode of @TheLegalAthlete , host Jess Sargus, a high-performance coach for lawyers, explores how trial lawyers can adopt the mindset and preparation techniques of elite athletes to...

In this episode of ‪@TheLegalAthlete , host Jess Sargus, a high-performance coach for lawyers, explores how lawyers can progress towards their boldest goals every day by priming their minds and... Prime Your Mind for Elite Performance - The Legal Athlete Podcast - Episode 2

In this episode of ‪@TheLegalAthlete , host Jess Sargus, a high-performance coach for lawyers, explores how lawyers can progress towards their boldest goals every day by priming their minds and...

EXPLICIT CONTENT: LANGUAGE This post-election week, recovery is on many people's minds. In this episode of @TheLegalAthlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus dives into the vital yet often ignored topic of... Recover Like an Athlete - The Legal Athlete Podcast - Episode 3

EXPLICIT CONTENT: LANGUAGE This post-election week, recovery is on many people's minds. In this episode of @TheLegalAthlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus dives into the vital yet often ignored topic of...

In this episode, we'll learn why elite trial lawyers need to build their physical capacity just like MMA champions to enhance performance in the courtroom. We'll delve into the critical... Why Elite Trial Lawyers Need to Train Like an MMA Champion - The Legal Athlete Podcast - Episode 4

In this episode, we'll learn why elite trial lawyers need to build their physical capacity just like MMA champions to enhance performance in the courtroom. We'll delve into the critical...

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus dives into the importance of building performance-boosting habits and a supportive mindset community to drive sustained growth in your career.... 4 Steps to Create Elite Habits and Long-Term Success - The Legal Athlete Podcast - Episode 5

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus dives into the importance of building performance-boosting habits and a supportive mindset community to drive sustained growth in your career....

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus dives into the powerful neuroscience behind glimmers—small, positive moments of joy, connection, or calm—and how they can combat burnout and... Burnout to Brilliance: The Neuroscience & Power of Glimmers - The Legal Athlete Podcast - Episode 6

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus dives into the powerful neuroscience behind glimmers—small, positive moments of joy, connection, or calm—and how they can combat burnout and...

Episode Summary In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus explores how the skills and mental habits developed through sports—like resilience, focus, and adaptability—transfer to and can transform... Transformational Transference: How Sports Make You a Better and Less Stressed Lawyer - Episode 7

Episode Summary In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus explores how the skills and mental habits developed through sports—like resilience, focus, and adaptability—transfer to and can transform...

In this episode, we explore the concept that trial law is more than just a profession—it's a calling, and aligning with your purpose is a true performance superpower. Jess shares... Let's Get Spiritual: Trial Law is a Calling and That's Your Neuroscience Superpower - Episode 8

In this episode, we explore the concept that trial law is more than just a profession—it's a calling, and aligning with your purpose is a true performance superpower. Jess shares...

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus dives into the idea that peak mental performance isn’t an event—it’s a lifestyle. She introduces listeners to actionable tools inspired... 3 Tools to Master Your Mindset & Turn Stress Into Success - The Legal Athlete Podcast - Episode 9

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus dives into the idea that peak mental performance isn’t an event—it’s a lifestyle. She introduces listeners to actionable tools inspired...

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus helps trial lawyers set the stage for their best year yet by crafting a mission statement, creating a vision board,... Build Your 2025 Game Plan – The Art (and Craft) of Success - Episode 10

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus helps trial lawyers set the stage for their best year yet by crafting a mission statement, creating a vision board,...

In this special guest episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast (and the first video episode - available only on YouTube), Jess Sargus welcomes licensed social worker and trauma expert Patty... Be Present and Human--Insights for Trauma-Informed Lawyering with Special Guest Patty Montagnino

In this special guest episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast (and the first video episode - available only on YouTube), Jess Sargus welcomes licensed social worker and trauma expert Patty...

In this special guest episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Dean Soukeras, Zen Master of Scaling Success, joins Jess Sargus to discuss the Zen of High-Growth for Trial Lawyers. Dean... Zen and the Art of Trial Lawyering with Dean Soukeras - The Legal Athlete Podcast - Episode 12

In this special guest episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Dean Soukeras, Zen Master of Scaling Success, joins Jess Sargus to discuss the Zen of High-Growth for Trial Lawyers. Dean...

In this enlightening episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus sits down with Dr. Mackenzie Cramblit, a certified relationship coach, cultural anthropologist, and former management consultant. Dr. Cramblit shares... The Secret to Your Success is Love with Guest Dr. Mackenzie Cramblit - The Legal Athlete Podcast

In this enlightening episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus sits down with Dr. Mackenzie Cramblit, a certified relationship coach, cultural anthropologist, and former management consultant. Dr. Cramblit shares...

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus draws striking parallels between elite race car drivers and high-performing trial lawyers, showing why mental performance training is the... What Trial Lawyers Can Learn from Elite Race Car Drivers

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus draws striking parallels between elite race car drivers and high-performing trial lawyers, showing why mental performance training is the...

In this episode of the Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus introduces the concept of habit stacking, a strategy for replacing bad habits with high-performance ones. The discussion delves into the... How to Hot-Wire Your Brain for Excellence with Habit Stacking -Episode 15- The Legal Athlete Podcast

In this episode of the Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus introduces the concept of habit stacking, a strategy for replacing bad habits with high-performance ones. The discussion delves into the...

On this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus interviews her guest, world-class mountaineer, high-performance coach, and breast cancer survivor Lisa Thompson, to dive deep into the mental... Fear is Not Your Enemy: Elevate Your Mindset with Elite Mountaineer Lisa Thompson - Episode 16

On this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus interviews her guest, world-class mountaineer, high-performance coach, and breast cancer survivor Lisa Thompson, to dive deep into the mental...

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus breaks down one of the most underrated high-performance tools: sauna training. More than just relaxation, sauna use is a... Sweat Equity: How Sauna Sessions Pay Off in Performance and Resilience - Episode 17

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus breaks down one of the most underrated high-performance tools: sauna training. More than just relaxation, sauna use is a...

In this special birthday episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus shares a powerful mindset shift that can transform the way you approach success, focus, and happiness. Inspired... Happy Birthday to You (and Me): The Power of Today Plus Today - Episode 18

In this special birthday episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus shares a powerful mindset shift that can transform the way you approach success, focus, and happiness. Inspired...

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus breaks down why trial preparation needs to be deliberate, structured, and systemized—not just an endless grind of working harder.... Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast -- How Trial Fight Camp Saves You Time and Stress

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus breaks down why trial preparation needs to be deliberate, structured, and systemized—not just an endless grind of working harder....

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus breaks down why comparison is one of the biggest silent killers of motivation, confidence, and competitive edge—and how to... How to Stop Letting Comparison Kill Your Focus, Your Motivation, and Your Edge - Episode 20

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, host Jess Sargus breaks down why comparison is one of the biggest silent killers of motivation, confidence, and competitive edge—and how to...

In this short, punchy episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus breaks down two neuroscience-backed tools that high performers can use to stop anxiety in its tracks—right when they... Sour Candy and a Walk? Two Surprisingly Powerful Hacks to Derail an Anxiety Spiral - Episode 21

In this short, punchy episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus breaks down two neuroscience-backed tools that high performers can use to stop anxiety in its tracks—right when they...

In this powerful episode, Jess Sargus dives deep into what it really means to bet on yourself—especially when fear is loud, the stakes are high, and the path ahead isn’t... Betting on Yourself: How Champions Turn Vision Into Motion - Episode 22

In this powerful episode, Jess Sargus dives deep into what it really means to bet on yourself—especially when fear is loud, the stakes are high, and the path ahead isn’t...

In this magnetizing episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess sits down with former litigator turned LinkedIn Jedi, Tony Albrecht—founder of CONTENDER, host of The Linked Legal Podcast, endurance athlete,... Become a LinkedIn Jedi with Special Guest Tony Albrecht - Episode 23

In this magnetizing episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess sits down with former litigator turned LinkedIn Jedi, Tony Albrecht—founder of CONTENDER, host of The Linked Legal Podcast, endurance athlete,...

In this timely episode recorded on the opening night of the Society of Women Trial Lawyers conference in New Orleans, Jess Sargus explores the science-backed truth that women’s community is... The Neuroscience of Sisterhood: How Women Recharge in Community - Episode 24

In this timely episode recorded on the opening night of the Society of Women Trial Lawyers conference in New Orleans, Jess Sargus explores the science-backed truth that women’s community is...

What do elite athletes, trial lawyers, and high-performers all have in common? They don’t wait to feel fearless—they act anyway. In this episode, Jess breaks down one of the most... I'm Fired Up! Is it OCD or Advanced Mental Performance? - Episode 25

What do elite athletes, trial lawyers, and high-performers all have in common? They don’t wait to feel fearless—they act anyway. In this episode, Jess breaks down one of the most...

In this episode, Jess Sargus tackles one of the deepest mental traps high-achievers face: the belief that our worth is equivalent only to our output. Jess dismantles the myth that... You Are More Than Your Output - Why Rest IS the Work - Episode 27

In this episode, Jess Sargus tackles one of the deepest mental traps high-achievers face: the belief that our worth is equivalent only to our output. Jess dismantles the myth that...

In this episode of the Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus introduces the concept of habit stacking, a strategy for replacing bad habits with high-performance ones. The discussion delves into the... Your Brain Hates Change - But You Don't Have To - The Legal Athlete Podcast Episode 29

In this episode of the Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus introduces the concept of habit stacking, a strategy for replacing bad habits with high-performance ones. The discussion delves into the...

In this episode of the Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus introduces the concept of habit stacking, a strategy for replacing bad habits with high-performance ones. The discussion delves into the... Your Brain Hates Change - But You Don't Have To - The Legal Athlete Podcast Episode 29

In this episode of the Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus introduces the concept of habit stacking, a strategy for replacing bad habits with high-performance ones. The discussion delves into the...

What if the very thing that makes you different is what gives you your edge? In this powerful episode, Jess Sargus unpacks why authenticity is not just a feel-good concept—it’s... No Masks in the Arena: Why Authenticity Wins Under Pressure - Episode 31 - The Legal Athlete Podcast

What if the very thing that makes you different is what gives you your edge? In this powerful episode, Jess Sargus unpacks why authenticity is not just a feel-good concept—it’s...

"How bout NO?" https://youtu.be/2HJxya0CWco In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus unpacks The Power of No—one of the most critical (and underused) high-performance tools. Inspired by Warren... The Power of No: How Champions Protect Their Energy, Edge, and Excellence - Episode 32

"How bout NO?" https://youtu.be/2HJxya0CWco In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus unpacks The Power of No—one of the most critical (and underused) high-performance tools. Inspired by Warren...

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus breaks down a high-performance strategy that most high-achievers overlook: stillness. Drawing from neuroscience, performance psychology, and her own evolution from... Stillness Is Motion in Disguise: The Neuroscience of Doing Nothing (On Purpose) - Episode 33

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus breaks down a high-performance strategy that most high-achievers overlook: stillness. Drawing from neuroscience, performance psychology, and her own evolution from...

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus breaks down a high-performance strategy that most high-achievers overlook: stillness. Drawing from neuroscience, performance psychology, and her own evolution from... Stillness Is Motion in Disguise: The Neuroscience of Doing Nothing (On Purpose) - Episode 33

In this episode of The Legal Athlete Podcast, Jess Sargus breaks down a high-performance strategy that most high-achievers overlook: stillness. Drawing from neuroscience, performance psychology, and her own evolution from...

Regret hurts—but it also points directly to what matters most to us. In this episode, Jess shares a 30-year-old regret from her high school graduation day that still lingers—and what... The Power of Regret--How to Use What Hurts to Reveal What Matters - Episode 35

Regret hurts—but it also points directly to what matters most to us. In this episode, Jess shares a 30-year-old regret from her high school graduation day that still lingers—and what...

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