Lori Maiorca Zancourides
About Lori Maiorca Zancourides
Lori Maiorca Zancourides serves as the Associate General Counsel for Global Litigation, Employment & Claims at The Wendy's Company, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in employment law and litigation, she has worked in various roles at The Wendy's Company and other organizations, contributing to corporate social responsibility and legal education initiatives.
Work at Wendy's
Lori Maiorca Zancourides has held multiple legal positions at The Wendy's Company since 2014. She currently serves as Associate General Counsel - Global Litigation, Employment & Claims, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, she was Associate General Counsel - Global Litigation & Employment from 2018 to 2023, and before that, she worked as Director - Employment and Litigation Counsel from 2014 to 2018. Her tenure at Wendy's has been characterized by a focus on litigation and employment law, and she has worked in a hybrid capacity from the company's Dublin, Ohio location.
Education and Expertise
Lori Maiorca Zancourides earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English from Capital University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor (JD) from 2000 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in employment law and corporate litigation.
Background
Before joining The Wendy's Company, Lori Maiorca Zancourides worked at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in various roles, including Director of Employment Law & Ethics and Manager of Employment Law. She also gained experience as an Associate at Squire, Sanders & Dempsey from 2003 to 2008 and as a Project Assistant at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP in 2000. Her career has been primarily focused on employment law and litigation.
Achievements
Lori Maiorca Zancourides has been recognized for her contributions to the legal field, notably being named Director of the Year in 2018. She has built and trained a team that supports global litigation and claims, and has been involved in creating legal education and training programs in collaboration with HR. Additionally, she advises on corporate social responsibility matters and serves on the board-appointed Benefits Administrative Committee.
Professional Involvement
Lori Maiorca Zancourides actively participates in professional development and community engagement. She serves as an Employee Resource Group (ERG) leader and presents at legal conferences, sharing her knowledge and expertise in employment law and corporate governance. Her involvement in these areas reflects her commitment to fostering a knowledgeable and inclusive workplace.