Jeannine Whittaker
About Jeannine Whittaker
Jeannine Whittaker is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at UnitedLex, with extensive experience in legal staffing solutions and a background in political science and law.
Current Role at UnitedLex
Jeannine Whittaker serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Development at UnitedLex. She began her tenure in 2023. In this role, she focuses on driving business growth and expanding the company's market presence within the legal services sector. Her extensive background in legal staffing solutions positions her to contribute significantly to UnitedLex's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Special Counsel
Whittaker held multiple roles at Special Counsel over a span of nine years, culminating in her position as Vice President of Delivery from 2013 to 2022. During her time there, she was instrumental in the company's growth, helping it become the largest provider of legal staffing services in the United States. She also served as Director of Delivery and Business Development Director, where she played a key role in expanding the company's geographical reach.
Education and Qualifications
Jeannine Whittaker earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of San Francisco School of Law, completing her studies in 2006. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Emory University, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, she briefly studied Political Science at the University of Buenos Aires in 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal and business development.
Experience at Forrest Solutions
Whittaker worked at Forrest Solutions as the Senior Vice President of Legal Solutions Sales from 2022 to 2023. In this role, she focused on sales strategies and solutions tailored to the legal sector. Her experience in this position further enhanced her knowledge and skills in legal staffing and solutions.
Contributions to Legal Staffing Solutions
Throughout her career, Jeannine Whittaker has made significant contributions to the legal staffing industry. At Special Counsel, she supported the establishment of a national credentials verification team, which bolstered the company's reputation for service quality. Her efforts have facilitated both national and international service delivery in legal staffing.