Jenna Patchen Metzger
About Jenna Patchen Metzger
Jenna Patchen Metzger serves as the Manager of Career Development & Advancement at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where she supports attorneys in their professional growth. She has a background in psychology, law, and mediation, and has experience in various sectors including private, non-profit, and public.
Current Role at Arnold & Porter
Jenna Patchen Metzger serves as the Manager of Career Development & Advancement at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. She has held this position since 2018 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In her role, she supports attorneys with their career and professional development, leveraging her extensive background in litigation, mediation, and advisory capacities. Her work focuses on enhancing the professional growth of legal practitioners within the firm.
Education and Training
Jenna Patchen Metzger earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland, studying from 2004 to 2008. She then pursued a Juris Doctor degree at DePaul University College of Law, focusing on Family Law and Public Interest Work, completing her studies from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she has been studying at Northwestern University since 2013, where she is working towards a 40-hour Mediation Training Certificate.
Previous Experience at A Wider Circle
Before her current role, Jenna Patchen Metzger worked as the Director of Development at A Wider Circle from 2016 to 2018 in Silver Spring, MD. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing development initiatives, contributing to the organization's mission of alleviating poverty and promoting community engagement.
Community Service Initiatives
Jenna Patchen Metzger is the Co-Chair of the Firm's Community Service Committee at Arnold & Porter. In this role, she has played a significant part in designing and implementing a firmwide paid day off for community service activities. This initiative reflects her commitment to community involvement and enhancing the firm's social responsibility.
Diverse Sector Experience
Jenna Patchen Metzger has a diverse professional background that spans the private, non-profit, and public sectors. This varied experience equips her with a unique perspective on career development and advancement, allowing her to effectively support attorneys in navigating their professional paths.