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The JEM3 Difference
At JEM3 Consulting, we specialize in creative, transformational, and practical solutions for legal leaders and professionals. Our Principal and Strategic Advisor, Judith McKay, provides a deep understanding of the legal market and the business of law through her prior experiences as a law firm Chief Client and Innovation Officer at a Tier 1 firm of over 800 lawyers and a global General Counsel for a Fortune 500 company. JEM3 provides expertise in driving growth, building collaborative relationships between in-house departments and law firms, and leading change. As your trusted partner with hands-on, real-world experience, JEM3 works seamlessly with you to achieve your business goals.​​
Our Services

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Acceleration
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Brand messaging and communication strategies
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Revenue-generation and practice-building programs
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Lawyer career journey planning​​

In-house/Law Firm Collaboration
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Outside counsel management programs
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Client experience initiatives
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Client thought leadership programs

Operational Excellence
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Executive strategic advisor
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Organizational design, process improvement, and change management
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Special strategic projects​
About Judith McKay

Based on her unique experiences as a legal marketing executive, a global general counsel, and an intellectual property lawyer, Judith strategically connects business and market opportunities with innovative approaches to catalyze growth.
For over 10 years, Judith was Chief Client and Innovation Officer with McCarthy Tétrault, where she helped drive revenue growth and expand the firm’s client base. Judith forged deep ties within the in-house counsel community, spearheaded innovative growth initiatives, and led programs to enhance the client experience. She devised and led groundbreaking programs for general counsels, including workshops and thought leadership programs with over 200 GCs. Through her leadership, the business development and marketing team evolved into more effective business advisors to the partners, supported by streamlined operations.
Prior to her role at McCarthy Tétrault, Judith was a US-based Vice President and General Counsel for a global division of DuPont. Judith and her legal team provided strategic solutions to the business in collaboration with a select panel of prominent global law firms.
Judith holds a BEng in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University and an LLB in Law from the University of Toronto.
She is currently Vice Chair of the Board of Lumenus Community Services, one of the largest mental and developmental health agencies in Ontario. Judith is also an avid artist and art appreciator.
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