Monica Zent
Founder & CEO at ZentLaw
Monica Zent
Founder & CEO at ZentLaw
Sunnyvale, California
Overview
Work Experience
Founder & CEO
2002 - Current
ZentLaw brings innovative on-demand legal solutions to in-house legal departments and law firms nationwide. Upon its launch in 2002, ZentLaw broke the mold for lawyering as one of the earliest alternative legal services providers (ALSPs) that pioneered the concept of offering tech-enabled solutions, on-demand legal resources, flexible legal talent and legal services on a subscription basis to enterprise clients across the United States. As the original "On Demand" legal services provider, ZentLaw has cultivated a 21 year proven track record as the go-to solution for legal work and legal resources for the world's leading brands. Our innovative Solutions allow us to "right size" what works best for our clients while delivering value and savings in the process. We seamlessly integrate with our clients' cultures, operating as an extension of their in-house teams. ZentLaw is proud to be a woman-founded and woman-led organization with diversity, equity and inclusion as a core component of our culture. At ZentLaw, our people-first culture is service oriented, client-focused and a place where our team members can truly grow. ZentLaw is an award-winning legal services organization that has been covered coast to coast in various publications such as the ABA Journal, Corporate Counsel, National Law Review, the Daily Journal, ACC Docket and more. As Founder, I have adopted the servant-leader mindset, built the organization from the ground up, defining the vision and executing on all aspects of the business with the assistance of a skilled team. My role has included establishing the services philosophy and company culture, building all client relationships, building the team, overseeing all management, strategy, business development, marketing, PR, client service, employee relations, finance and business operations, and serving as the public face of the brand.
Venture Advisor
2021
Advisor to the SCU Bronco Venture Accelerator across areas pertaining to business, startups, funding, outreach to underserved founders and the venture community.
Member
2022
Early member of the premier network for women in executive leadership roles.
Contributor and Moderator
2018
Silicon Valley moderator for Above the Law’s Innovation Center, co-leading programs and events for the in-house, legal operations and LegalTech communities. As a Contributor, I write the "Innovative Thinkers" series as well as pieces about legal technology, legal innovation, legal operations, and modern legal practice that run on Above the Law's Innovation Center publication.
Advisory Board Member
2018
I serve as a founding Advisory Board member to Breaking Media's Above the Law/Evolve the Law property focused on the Corporate Legal Department offering and summit.
Advisory Board Member
2017
Advisory board member of High Performance Counsel, a leading digital content publisher and platform for the legal industry. https://highperformancecounsel.com/project/monica-zent/
Contributor
2014
I write articles for various ALM publications such as Corporate Counsel Magazine, on topics related to legal technology, alternative legal industry business models, innovative approaches to the practice of law, women in the legal industry and social media for lawyers.
Contributor
2013
I write articles regarding legal technology, the evolution of the legal industry, social media for lawyers, and best practices for in-house counsel.
Contributor
2013
I write articles on topics such as innovation in the legal industry and law practice generally, the plight of women in technology and women in business, guidance for startup company founders and executive teams, and keys to balance and healthy living for entrepreneurs.
Member/Co-founder
2006
Real estate development and investment company, including sourcing, development and management of multi-family and commercial real property assets.
Education
Executive Education
2001 - 2001
Entertainment Law Certificate
1996 - 1997
BS/BS
1989 - 1992