ST. LOUIS (September 11, 2024) – Cordell & Cordell, a domestic litigation law firm and one of the largest family law firms in the United States, today announced the appointment of Joseph P. Breda as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Partner, following an extensive search process.
Mr. Breda brings more than a decade of legal practice and extensive experience in law, technology, and business to the firm. Most recently, he held the position of President for Bloomberg Law in Arlington, VA, where he successfully developed and launched the Bloomberg Law Legal Information platform.
As a respected leader and frequent speaker on legal technology, Breda was Named to 2023’s FastCase 50, honoring “The Law’s Most Courageous Innovators.” In his new role he will oversee the firm’s executive leadership along with developing and executing long-term
strategies for continuing growth.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Joe Breda to Cordell & Cordell.” expressed Co-founder and Principal Partner, Joe Cordell. “As CEO, his vision and exceptional leadership skills will take our firm to the next level as we set our sights on the future of family law.”
“Our formula is simple: Relentless focus on client needs, a world-class team of attorneys and support professionals, and effective use of process and technology to deliver the highest quality legal services.” stated the new CEO, “In many instances, our clients count on us to stand in their corner at the most critical point of their lives. They deserve the best representation available.”
Mr. Breda’s publications and recognitions include:
- Co-author of the 2019 AALL Spectrum article “Inside the Black Box of Search Algorithms”
- Received the 2018 AALL New Product of the Year award on behalf of Bloomberg Law for its groundbreaking “Point of Law” AI-powered legal analysis tool
- Featured in the 2014 ABA Journal article “Vision Quest” on emerging use of visualization in legal technology
- Contributing author to the New York Workers’ Compensation Law Handbook (LexisNexis)
Written by Joseph E. Cordell
Joseph E. Cordell is the Principal Partner at Cordell and Cordell, P.C., which he founded in 1990 with his wife, Yvonne. Over the past 25 years, the firm has grown to include more than 100 offices in 30 states, as well as internationally in the United Kingdom. Mr. Cordell is licensed to practice in the states of Illinois and Missouri and received his LL.M. from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph E. Cordell was named one of the Top 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Missouri.
