Experience
Janessa Shaikun joined Franklin & Prokopik in March of 2015 as the firm’s Director of Marketing, bringing marketing and communications experience in areas including brand management, social media, event management, e-mail marketing, strategic planning, sales, and media relations.
She currently is the Director of Marketing and Business Development and manages the firm’s marketing/BD endeavors, ranging from day-to-day needs to seeking out areas of opportunity, and has implemented many new components to the department. She also produces or manages the firm’s marketing content, submits RFPs, oversees the event planning and social media departments, and plays an integral role in DEI efforts.
Prior to F&P, Janessa was the Director of Marketing & Communications for an international business organization, working closely with many of the region’s largest companies, in addition to local law firms.
Activities
Janessa is active in the legal marketing community. Previous LMA roles include LSC Secretary, LSC Vice-Chair, LSC Chair, LSC Programming Co-Chair, Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Communications Chair, and Mid-Atlantic Conference Co-Chair, and is a current member and past Co-Chair of the USLAW Marketing Directors’ Forum. She also was on the Board of Directors for the Fuel Fund of Maryland for five years, and participates in various community events.
