Mariel Staszewski

Mariel Staszewski is a seasoned legal professional with over 15 years of experience spanning law firm practice, legal education, and strategic consulting. As a Senior Consultant at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and Chief Strategy Officer and Content Designer at Creative Lawyers, Mariel leverages her diverse background to empower legal professionals and drive innovation in the rapidly evolving legal industry. Mariel’s career began at the global law firm Dechert LLP, where she honed her skills as an associate in the finance and real estate group. Building on this foundation, she transitioned into legal education and career development, taking on progressively senior roles at Penn Carey Law, including leading the school’s high-performing Career Planning & Professionalism team in securing the best law school employment outcomes in the United States for its students. She continues to serve as a frequently sought after consultant to the Law School, contributing to the work of a variety of departments.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School herself, where she served on the editorial board of its renowned Law Review, Mariel brings a rigorous attention to detail to the strategic work she develops. The result is exceptional client-centric support that offers elegant solutions and tangible outcomes.

Through her work with Creative Lawyers, Mariel combines her legal acumen with a passion for education and leadership development, designing and implementing innovative projects that support clients across the legal industry in structuring and leading change. These initiatives encompass educational experiences, strategic consulting, and tailored leadership support. A believer in the power of thoughtful design, Mariel also creates Creative Lawyers’ presentation collateral, delivering an experience that is both visually refined and strategically aligned.

Mariel’s unique blend of experiences allows her to serve as a strategic advisor, process designer, thought partner, and puzzle solver for her clients and students. Her thoughtful approach is characterized by a deep understanding of the professional services landscape coupled with a forward-thinking mindset that anticipates dynamic challenges and promotes novel opportunities.