Joe Palermo

Chief Operating Officer

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

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

Joe's Insights

Firm News | 2 min read | 01.11.24

Crowell Names Mark Fenoughty as CFO

Washington –January 11, 2024: Crowell & Moring announced today that Mark Fenoughty, an experienced senior financial executive, has joined the firm as its new Chief Financial Officer. Fenoughty will lead the firm's finance and accounting functions and play a key role in driving the firm’s business priorities....