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Joe Palermo

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Overview

Joe is the senior business executive of the firm, leading its global operations and administrative support, and acting as strategic partner and trusted advisor to the firm's leadership. With responsibility for all business functions, he is focused on delivering superior client service in a collaborative, team-oriented culture that is diverse and inclusive. Joe seeks to drive continuous improvement and innovation to foster best practices and achieve the highest level of performance and efficiency in the firm's business operations.

Joe has more than 30 years of increasing executive management responsibility in the legal industry. Prior to joining Crowell, he served as Chief Operating Officer of two AmLaw 100 firms and previously, as Chief Financial Officer for two other national law firms. Joe holds an M.B.A. from Boston College and a B.S. from Northeastern University.

Career & Education

    • Boston College, M.B.A.
    • Northeastern University, B.S.
    • Boston College, M.B.A.
    • Northeastern University, B.S.

Joe's Insights

Firm News | 3 min read | 06.03.26

Crowell & Moring Relocates D.C. Office to Newly Redeveloped Space In Penn Quarter

Washington – June 3, 2026: Crowell & Moring has moved into new office space at the recently redeveloped former headquarters of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The firm occupies nearly 200,000 square feet over the top six floors of the building. Even with the firm’s significant expansion in DC, its new space is nearly 50% less than its previous footprint. This move is the latest for Crowell, which has relocated to premier space in New York, London, and Chicago over the past two years amid robust growth across the firm.  ...

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