Kim Appleby, Mba, Cepa Email & Phone Number

J&A Associates is a resource for small and mid-size law firms at every step of their business cycle. We help the firm's management handle the issues - whether mundane or exciting - that emerge as the business grows, evolves or changes hands. As a part of the team, we understand each firm's unique situation and the personalities involved. We zero in on the issues, create the solutions, and get it done.J&A focuses on law firm: - Management & operations - Growth strategies, marketing & business development - Exit strategies and succession planning - Partner compensation and ownership structureThe issues our clients face are often similar, but because they are unique enterprises, off-the-shelf solutions rarely fit. J&A understands the issues, has the solutions, and helps firms successfully move forward.​

Group Leader, Oakland 2 (Sept 2017 - present)Group Leader Associate, Oakland 1 (2015 - present)

Throughout California

Consultants for established nonprofits that require strategic planning, resource development, and marketing and communications services. Services include strategic planning, board development and recruitment, foundation and major donor solicitation programs, branding, marketing/communications and corporate-nonprofit partnerships.

Phoenix, Az

Business development, relationship management, and supervision of brand development, advertising/media/creative strategies, and research for national and international brands.

Phoenix, Az

Business/practice development, strategic marketing communications, brand management, cross-selling & marketing training programs, client/market research for 200+attorney regional law firm.

Phoenix, Az

Implemented and managed complex advertising, marketing, public relations/public affairs, and strategic communication programs for multiple high-profile, service-based companies.

Mba

B.S., English, Psychology

Graduate Studies/Communication