Jessica Larson Appointed as Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation at J.S. Held

J.S. Held Appoints Jessica Larson as Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation

In a significant corporate move, J.S. Held, a global consultancy firm, has appointed Jessica Larson as Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation. This strategic appointment is expected to integrate and accelerate the company's digital transformation initiatives, taking advantage of advanced tools already utilized in various practice areas.

Jessica Larson's role involves enhancing how J.S. Held's experts provide insights, clarity, and defensible results for their clients while supporting the company's long-term growth. Reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Lee Spirer, she will work closely with executives overseeing operations to scale leading applications that enable clients to leverage digital technologies efficiently and consistently.

In her new position, Larson's mandate focuses on increasing the use of advanced technological solutions, establishing company-wide governance for their application, and ensuring these capabilities are implemented responsibly and securely. "Integrating advanced technology into our firm is all about empowering our people’s expertise to deliver even greater impact for our clients," noted Lee Spirer.

Larson's leadership is anticipated to facilitate the systematic integration of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, including machine learning, natural language processing, and intelligent automation, in a disciplined manner throughout the organization. By scaling these technologies with strong alignment and oversight, J.S. Held aims to accelerate insights, enhance service delivery, and drive sustainable growth while maintaining the trust, security, and quality that defines the firm.

Per James E. Malackowski, who serves as the Chief Intellectual Property Officer at J.S. Held, Larson brings a critical understanding of the importance of safeguarding trade secrets, maintaining robust data security, and ensuring client confidentiality throughout the transformation process. Her appointment emphasizes a continued commitment to governing technological advancements with respect for intellectual property and client privacy.

Expressing her enthusiasm, Jessica Larson stated, "I am honored to take on this role within J.S. Held and to build upon the strong digital initiatives already underway. The experts at our firm have a forward-thinking culture and are deeply committed to serving our clients. By further integrating technology into our daily work, we can free our professionals to focus on more critical tasks and deliver even better results for our customers. I look forward to collaborating across the firm to drive innovation that improves client outcomes while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and confidentiality."

Jessica Larson brings nearly 20 years of experience in leading enterprise transformation and technology-driven innovation in global, highly regulated organizations. Before joining J.S. Held, she served as Senior Vice President of Digital Data Transformation at TRC Companies. In that role, she designed enterprise-wide frameworks to enhance cross-functional collaboration and led operational improvements that yielded efficiency gains and reduced risks. Larson was also responsible for the company's AI strategy and board governance, launching a cloud-based AI platform, and overseeing a company-wide innovation challenge to identify high-impact digital opportunities.

Lee Spirer commented on the importance of Larson's role, stating, "As a company serving insurance and legal clients with deep technical and financial expertise, our advantage lies in the scale and breadth of our capabilities. This scale makes it essential for us to stay ahead of changing client expectations, particularly as technology continues to reshape the industry."

About J.S. Held

J.S. Held is a global consultancy that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to provide advisory services for clients looking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals are trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events requiring urgent attention, unwavering integrity, proven experience, and clear analysis of both tangible and intangible assets. The consultancy offers a comprehensive range of services, products, and data to assist clients in navigating complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

With more than 1,500 professionals supporting organizations across six continents, J.S. Held serves 84% of the Global 200 law firms, 75% of the Forbes Top 20 insurance companies, and 71% of Fortune 100 companies.