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Public Interest

Oct. 29, 2014

New Bet Tzedek president and CEO has new vision for the organization

At 32, Jessica Kornberg is about half the age of her predecessor and is the first woman to occupy the top job, but her promotion marks a return to selecting young and dynamic attorneys to shepherd the organization.


By Matt Hamilton


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - A chance to work at a premier pro bono nonprofit while combating social and economic injustice drew Jessica Kornberg, an associate with Bird, Marella, Boxer, Wolpert, Nessim, Drooks, Lincenberg & Rhow PC, to volunteer for Bet Tzedek.


Nearly four years later, the UCLA School of Law graduate is at the helm. On Tuesday, Kornberg was formally named president and CEO of the legal aid org...

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