Today we’d like to introduce you to Sam Mazzeo.
WilkMazz started out after the founding partners met at a local non-profit organization named Invisible Children. After spending the first several meetings casting the values that would guide the law firm, the partners, Emily Wilkinson and Sam Mazzeo (get it – Wilk+Mazz), set out to support traditionally underserved communities.
Those communities, which include non-profits, creatives, and small businesses, need affordable and approachable professional services. As a result, WilkMazz has consistently focused on leveraging technology to keep costs down for its clients.
Originally, WilkMazz started out as any other small business, but over the years and through the certification of WilkMazz as a B Corp, the law firm has realized that the higher calling to help others is what truly drives the partners and the staff at WilkMazz.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Running a business is never a smooth road 100% of the time. For WilkMazz, similar bumps in the road like financial woes and worries about personnel, have been part of the growth over the years. As a law firm, however, the name of the game is to literally take on the problems of clients, so whenever a client is having a tough time so is WilkMazz.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about WilkMazz – what should we know?
We focus on providing legal support for non-profits, creative professionals, and small businesses. The services we provide are A to Z anything that any of those types of clients may need. From business/non-profit formation, to contract drafting/negotiation, to intellectual property protection, to investment, to supporting labor and employment and everything else we didn’t mention here!
What sets us apart is that we are practicing law just like any customer service business conducts its business – in other words, we don’t believe that lawyers should be scary old men in corner offices that wear three-piece suites and scare clients into needing their services. Instead, the customer is always right, and we strive to do nothing other than educate, empower, and support our clients wholeheartedly.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
So many people have supported WilkMazz over the years. The partner’s families, first and foremost, but also many other business leaders in San Diego. Scott Robinson of FreshForm, Rebecca Bamberger of BAM Communications, and Ken Davenport of Mission Edge San Diego deserve special credit, as well! And lastly, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention all of the amazing law clerks and interns we have had over the years – not only do they bring a fresh perspective, but they bring such great energy and ideas into the mix!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.wilkmazz.com
- Phone: 619-363-1912
- Email: holler@wilkmazz.com
- Instagram: wilkmazz
- Facebook: wilkmazz
- Twitter: wilkmazz
- Yelp: wilkmazz
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Daniel Johnson, Kathryna Hancock
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