Senior Paralegal | E-Discovery & Legal Operations Leader | Claims & Litigation Expert
With over 25 years of experience as a paralegal, paralegal manager, project manager, and legal operations professional, Melissa Cochran is a seasoned leader known for building strong teams, optimizing legal processes, and driving operational excellence across diverse practice areas.
Melissa began her career as a personal injury claims adjuster, gaining first-hand insight into insurance defense, claims evaluation, and litigation management. This foundation developed her unique perspective on both the business and legal sides of claim handling — a strength that continues to guide her approach to managing people, processes, and complex discovery workflows.
Throughout her career, Melissa has supported and led initiatives at some of the nation’s most respected law firms, including Morgan & Morgan, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A., and Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys. She has extensive experience in pre-suit and litigation support, e-discovery, trial preparation, and operational management.
Her background spans personal injury, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, nursing home litigation, and trucking cases, giving her a comprehensive understanding of complex, high-stakes matters from intake to trial.
As a paralegal manager and legal program leader, Melissa has successfully managed teams of paralegals and built a discovery shared services department from the ground up — centralizing processes, enhancing collaboration, and implementing technology-driven solutions to improve efficiency and consistency across the organization.