Fun Is Not Illegal: Why Building Law Firm Culture Is a Winning Strategy
Tue Nov 18 2025
Jessica VanTroost, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer at McGlinchey Stafford, talks with Amanda Koplos and Rob Joyner about what it really takes to build a thriving law firm culture where “fun is not illegal.”
From McGlinchey’s famous “Ministry of Fun” to its nationwide “Snack Bracket,” Jessica shares how intentional culture-building drives engagement and inclusion across the firm's 18 offices. She also discusses her path from a chance babysitting gig to a leadership role at one of the country’s top firms, her game-changing ideas for legal support structure, her work with her beloved Jacksonville ALA chapter, and why her leadership philosophy starts with people, purpose, and play.
Expect laughter, football banter, and some truth bombs about the future of law firm management. Tune in for practical takeaways, inspiring stories, and insights that will leave you rethinking how law firms can work, grow, and thrive.
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Jessica VanTroost, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer at McGlinchey Stafford, talks with Amanda Koplos and Rob Joyner about what it really takes to build a thriving law firm culture where “fun is not illegal.” From McGlinchey’s famous “Ministry of Fun” to its nationwide “Snack Bracket,” Jessica shares how intentional culture-building drives engagement and inclusion across the firm's 18 offices. She also discusses her path from a chance babysitting gig to a leadership role at one of the country’s top firms, her game-changing ideas for legal support structure, her work with her beloved Jacksonville ALA chapter, and why her leadership philosophy starts with people, purpose, and play. Expect laughter, football banter, and some truth bombs about the future of law firm management. Tune in for practical takeaways, inspiring stories, and insights that will leave you rethinking how law firms can work, grow, and thrive.