Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys Jessie Zeigler and Sarah Miller were named finalists in Corporate Counsel’s Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards in the Mentor & Mentee Collaboration category. The WIPL awards honor in-house and law firm women leaders and allies who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law. The winners in each category will be announced at an awards dinner on April 14 in Chicago. Read the full list of finalists here.
Mentor & Mentee Collaboration
The Mentor & Mentee Collaboration category celebrates the dynamic and impactful relationships between mentors and mentees, recognizing a duo whose collaboration exemplifies the power of guidance, support, and professional growth. This award honors partnerships that go beyond basic mentorship — those that foster moral guidance, social connection, and intellectual development. Whether through career advice, skill-building, or personal encouragement, this award celebrates mentorship that makes a lasting impact.
Jessie Zeigler
Jessie is a seasoned litigator and crisis management strategist and has represented clients in some of the nation’s most high-profile cases over the last 25+ years. Recognized by Chambers USA (in both the Environment and Litigation: General Commercial categories), Benchmark Litigation, and others as a leader in the field, Jessie is widely regarded as one of the top product liability and environmental lawyers in the country. As chair of the Products Liability & Torts Practice at Bass, Berry & Sims, Jessie leads a cross-office team in representing clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to privately-owned businesses. Learn more about Jessie’s practice here.
Sarah Miller
Sarah Miller has extensive experience representing clients in complex civil litigation matters, including large-scale breach of contract, unfair trade practices and fraud disputes, and in defending clients against products liability and mass tort claims. She has a proven track record of successfully advising clients in critical litigation before state and federal courts across the country, from internal and external investigations through trial. Read more about Sarah’s practice here.