W. Zion Godfrey

Associate

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W. Zion Godfrey

Associate

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W. Zion Godfrey is an Associate in the Transaction Practice group, focusing primarily on health care law and business transactions. He is licensed to practice in Washington, D.C.

Bio

Zion’s extensive legal experience makes him a valuable asset to the Firm. From previously working as a paralegal, CRM coordinator, and competitive intelligence specialist, to now working as an Associate, there is little Zion has not already seen as an attorney. He is able to grasp multiple aspects of a transaction and the work required to make sure his clients feel assured while navigating the legal process.

Zion also proves that “you can come home again.” Zion previously worked at the Firm in 2007 and 2008 as its CRM coordinator and before that as an intern in the Firm’s marketing department

Zion is also well-versed outside the law. He has studied and has some proficiency in Arabic, Hebrew, and Spanish, and he has an M.A. in Middle Eastern History from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.

During his limited time away from his practice, Zion enjoys running, traveling (especially in Europe and the Middle East), reading, and attending live music performances.

Education
  • George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2024)
  • Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (M.A. in Middle East Studies, 2009)
  • West Virginia University (B.A. in English Language and Literature, summa cum laude, 2007)
Admissions
  • District of Columbia (2024)
Work History
  • Jackson Kelly PLLC, Associate (2024-Present)
  • Summer Associate, Jackson Kelly PLLC, 2022
  • Competitive Intelligence Specialist, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, June 2012 – June 2021
  • Litigation Paralegal, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, January 2011 – June 2012
  • Legal Secretary, Frost Brown Todd LLC, January 2010 – August 2010 
  • CRM Coordinator, Jackson Kelly PLLC, July 2007 – July 2008

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