Jay Linder
Director of Marketing and Communications @Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft Llp
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Marketing and Communications @Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft Llp
US
Lead a team of five responsible for promoting the capabilities, people and culture of Wall Street’s oldest law firm.• Oversee all executive, external and internal communications, including reputation building connected to firm’s growth strategy, and crisis management related to reputational, commercial and legal risk.• Co‐leading the restructuring of the firm’s overall business development, marketing and communications function to meet current needs and build a best‐in‐class team to advance the firm’s growth strategy.• Expediting growth of firm’s digital presence, including 40% increase in LinkedIn followers, earning 2025 “Law Firms With Most Improved LinkedIn Performance” ranking (BTI Consulting).
EDUCATION
Marist University
B.A., Communications: Public Relations/Organizational Communication
SKILLS
ABOUT JAY LINDER
With over 20 years of experience in law firm marketing and communications, I currently lead the communications function at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. I work closely with business development teams and firm leadership to elevate the firm’s brand, showcase its capabilities, and amplify the voices of its people.My career has been shaped by a passion for building strong brands, driving client engagement, and crafting compelling content strategies. I’m committed to fostering meaningful communication—both internally and externally—while aligning every initiative with broader business goals.As a leader, I believe in empowering teams, nurturing talent, and creating collaborative environments that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.Outside of work, I’m proud to give back through volunteerism. I serve on the board of Philoxenia, Inc, a New York nonprofit supporting the city’s homeless. I’m also a past president and longtime board member of the Legal Marketing Association’s Northeast Region, the organization’s largest chapter with over members. Additionally, I’ve served on the board of Fordham University’s Kiwanis International chapter, where I co-founded a program supporting fathers and male caregivers of children with autism—an initiative inspired by my personal journey as an advocate for my son.
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