For more than 90 years, McNees has grown by staying close to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Today, that foundation supports a firm with the depth and reach to take on consequential work without losing the personal connections that have defined us from the start.
We are respectful and inclusive. We celebrate differences and individual perspectives and foster a culture of belonging. We prioritize the needs of others and strive to create positive and lasting relationships with our clients, colleagues and community. We assume positive intent and listen with an open mind to seek understanding.
We are client-focused and integrity driven. We collaborate to deliver superior client service and collectively strive for excellence in all that we do. We embrace opportunities for continuous innovation. We operate with integrity and do the right thing for each other and our clients.
We are curious and relentless. We are committed to a future of endless growth and development, both for our firm and our team. We seek to enhance the range and reach of solutions we offer to clients. We are curious and pursue opportunities that advance the firm’s impact and business objectives.
We are resilient and mindful. We recognize the importance of self-care and mutual support in cultivating a thriving workplace. We prioritize total well-being and nurture a balanced and resilient team. We uplift each other through empathy, understanding and teamwork.
“McNees has been built over generations, and that history means something to us. The firm has grown, our capabilities have expanded, and the needs of our clients have changed, but the strength of McNees still comes from the relationships we build and the people who do the work. We have a deep bench of talented professionals who care about the firm, care about one another, and take real ownership of the work we do for clients. That gives me a great deal of confidence in where we are today. As we look ahead, our job is to keep building on that foundation while continuing to evolve, invest in our people, and make sure McNees is positioned to serve clients well for generations to come.”Brian Jackson
“Our leadership team works to ensure that this culture not only survives, but thrives. It’s about creating an environment where people feel supported and where their voices are heard. The best legal counsel comes from teams that are connected and collaborative. And that’s what we’ve worked hard to cultivate. Our success is a direct result of the incredible individuals who make up our firm and, of course, our valued clients who have placed their trust in us.”Jenna Wagner
Chair
Leads McNees as firm chair. Represents employers in union negotiations and labor arbitration. Advises on all workforce issues, focusing on manufacturing and education.
Vice-chair
Represents family businesses and public companies in mergers and acquisitions. Advises on transactions that advance business objectives.
Vice-chair
Advises employers on workplace disputes and labor relations. Represents public and private employers in investigations, arbitration, and litigation.
Chief Operating Officer
Leads efficiency and strategic expansion efforts across the firm’s footprint, while supporting the management of its practice groups and departments
Chief Financial Officer
Leads McNees’ financial strategy, resource planning, and operational initiatives to support long-term growth.
Chief Information Officer
Leads the firm’s technology and cybersecurity strategy. Driving transformation through AI innovation and operational excellence to improve legal service delivery.
Leads McNees as firm chair. Represents employers in union negotiations and labor arbitration. Advises on all workforce issues, focusing on manufacturing and education.
Represents family businesses and public companies in mergers and acquisitions. Advises on transactions that advance business objectives.
Advises employers on workplace disputes and labor relations. Represents public and private employers in investigations, arbitration, and litigation.
Leads efficiency and strategic expansion efforts across the firm’s footprint, while supporting the management of its practice groups and departments
Leads McNees’ financial strategy, resource planning, and operational initiatives to support long-term growth.
Leads the firm’s technology and cybersecurity strategy. Driving transformation through AI innovation and operational excellence to improve legal service delivery.
Since 1935, McNees Wallace & Nurick built its reputation through trusted service to clients like Milton Hershey and his enterprises.
Over the decades, the firm expanded its expertise across services such as real estate, financial services, and estates and trusts, while opening offices in multiple cities including Washington, D.C., Columbus, Lancaster, and Pittsburgh. Today, McNees Wallace & Nurick continues its tradition of client-focused, high-quality legal counsel, blending a rich heritage with a forward-looking approach to meet evolving challenges.
Our connection to the communities we serve goes back decades. Each year, our people support hundreds of organizations through volunteer service, pro bono work, charitable giving, and long-standing nonprofit partnerships.
