PilotLegis Team
Aon Team
Jessa Baker
Chair
Jessa Baker is the Chair of PilotLegis RPG and a member of the Board. She is the Chief Executive Officer at Levenfeld Pearlstein, where she brings a fresh perspective to strategic planning, finance, operational efficiency, governance and talent strategy.
Jessa was the Chief Operating Officer at Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen, another PilotLegis member firm, prior to joining Levenfeld Pearlstein. She has also advised law firms and their leaders in the United States, Caribbean and Latin America as a consultant with LawVision and Hildebrandt Baker Robbins.
Jessa holds a BS in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University, a JD from University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
Enrique Marinez
Vice Chair
Enrique is an experienced trial lawyer and advisor, representing clients in complex commercial litigation matters with a focus on commercial litigation, trade secrets misappropriations, product liability, fraudulent business practices claims under the California Unfair Business Practices Act, and real-estate disputes. He also advises insurers on denial of coverage suits and regularly defends insurance carriers in breach of contract, bad faith, and punitive damages cases.
While Enrique is primarily a litigator, having tried more than 40 civil and criminal cases in his more than two decades of practice, he also serves as outside general counsel to corporations and family-owned companies, advising them on all aspects of their business, including employee issues and dispute resolution.
Before joining Ropers Majeski, Enrique worked at the Los Angeles County Public Defender Office and the Monterey County Public Defender Office, where he honed his litigation and trial skills. His interest and knowledge of insurance litigation and business fraud matters date back to his time at law school when he was the research editor of Whittier Law Review.
Enrique is a past president of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada and is an active member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and the Hispanic National Bar Association.
Brandon Martin
Director of Operations
Brandon Martin joined PilotLegis in 2017, bringing a strong communications background and a passion for member-focused service to the organization. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he gained the foundational skills that support his strategic and operational leadership at PilotLegis.
As Director of Operations, Brandon oversees PilotLegis’ marketing and social media presence, ensuring that the organization’s brand, voice, and messaging remain clear, consistent, and engaging both internally and in the market. Alongside Pilot’s Risk Management Committee, he also leads member programming and events, developing and executing initiatives that deliver meaningful value to Pilot’s member firms.
Brandon’s passion for internal processes and strategies help support the organization’s growth and day-to-day operations, including CLE management, strategic planning for Pilot committee engagement, as well as member risk reviews. He additionally collaborates with Aon’s Broking and Prospecting team to promote member growth, optimize process flow, and enhance overall operational alignment between Aon and Pilot.
Chester White
Managing Director
Jim Belding
Senior Vice President and Executive Director
Products Represented
Matt Corbin
Senior Vice President
Fran Murray
Senior Vice President and Executive Director
Doug Richmond
Managing Director