McEldrew Purtell
Jessica Gooding is a highly experienced professional with a focus on civil rights and law. As a Consultant at The Liberation Foundation since January 2025 and the President of Collective Climb since September 2024, Jessica demonstrates leadership and advocacy. Current work as a Civil Rights Paralegal at McEldrew Purtell began in November 2021, following a prior role as a Board Member and Secretary at The Liberation Foundation from May 2020 to March 2022. Jessica’s legal experience includes a position as a Paralegal at Kline & Specter, PC and as a Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's Family Center. Notably, involvement with the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and various student committees at the University of Pennsylvania further highlights Jessica's commitment to justice and education. Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Pennsylvania, completing the degree in 2021.
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McEldrew Purtell
McEldrew Purtell is a boutique law firm based in Philadelphia specializing in catastrophic injury / wrongful death and civil rights cases nationwide. Our catastrophic injury practice was founded by Jim McEldrew and is led by Dan Purtell. We focus on civil rights, FELA, nursing home, medical malpractice, premises & products liability, trucking / commercial vehicle, and workplace accidents. Our teams of trial lawyers prepare every case for trial and treat each client individually. Contact us for your legal needs including representation, referrals, and employment opportunities with an innovative law firm committed to justice.