Roxanne Zhilo

Commercial litigation attorney Roxanne Zhilo’s legal practices focus on business litigation and complex civil litigation matters. She also works as a small to medium-sized business (SMB) counsel, and has experience with employment law and small contract matters. She regularly advises non-profits and businesses in risk mitigation, liability assessment, procedural and protocol framework, and employee policies.

Roxanne received her J.D. from Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law. During her time there, she authored her 3L thesis on the intersection of Social Media and E-Discovery within the realm of Litigation. This exploration delved into how the standard for invading privacy evolves within specific legal domains and would shape Roxanne's subsequent interest in the technology space. Her role as a liaison between her firm and digital forensics companies was further cultivated in her work with extensive data sets, electronic discovery, and various aspects of litigation technology. In recognition of her work, Roxanne was included in the Legal Intelligencer's Lawyers on the Fast Track and Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists.

Prior to joining the firm, Roxanne worked as a commercial litigation associate in New Jersey. There, she worked cases that spanned a broad array of matters including, but not limited to: business and contractual litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, cemetery law, entertainment law and employment and liability counseling. Prior to that, Roxanne spearheaded a satellite office in Bucks County for a prominent Philadelphia firm. While there, she worked on general civil litigation matters. She also helped streamline processes in the department, and brought in new technologies to help with efficiency and growth. Roxanne’s empathetic nature made her a client favorite, as she understands that in matters of personal justice, every case deserves special attention.

Roxanne was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia. She attended George Washington High School in Somerton Philadelphia, then received her B.A. from Temple University in Strategic and Organizational Communications before attending law school. Her concentrations in rhetorical studies and public relations helped educate her in persuasion and communication, in a way that would be critical to her future success as a litigator.

Roxanne enjoys spending her time with her friends and family, and is an active member of her community. She has helped to form and advise non-profits for school programing, town watches, and even a music festival. Roxanne is fluent in Russian and works with various religious and immigrant organizations. She also still actively gives back to her high school and undergrad, working as both an advisor to certain organizations and a mentor to students.