Angelica MacEdon-Tisdale

Director of Administration @Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

San Francisco, CA, US

Responsible for general operations of the Silicon Valley and San Francisco offices, including administrative support to the local office Managing Partner, partners and the supervision of all support functions and non-legal personnel.Manage finances and budget by implementing controls and allocating resources to improve efficiency and reduce expenses; improve billing and collections.Provide strategic planning and practice support; analyze costs by performing cost/benefit analyses utilizing local legal industry contacts and information.Maintain a healthy work environment that promotes efficient and responsive service to administrative staff, attorneys and clients.Serve as a liaison to the attorneys and administrative staff to ensure the highest level of efficiency.Responsible for all Human Resources functions, including attorney and administrative staff hiring, on-boarding, orientation, supervision, disciplinary issues, facilitate resolution of issues, coordinate all administrative staff assignments, perform administrative staff reviews, and cultivate and maintain a productive work culture.Manage all aspects of offices’ lateral and summer associate hiring, including, but not limited to, on-campus interviews, summer associate program events, attend/coordinate recruiting committee meetings, etc.Oversee the planning of special events including, but not limited to, attorney/staff outings, summer associate events, annual holiday party, community service events, alumni events, etc.Evaluate options related to office locations and make key decisions regarding lease renewals, office moves and renovations.Implement administrative policies/procedures in conjunction with firm guidelines and ensure efficient management of all support functions. Coordinate and chair all staff meetings. Facilitate and encourage the promotion of office, firm and global events; diversity initiatives; pro bono, charitable and community service activities.

Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Science - BS