Tripp Scott's Marianna Seiler DeJager Named in South Florida Business Journal's Forty Under 40

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Written By Ron Roberts

The South Florida Business Journal has announced their 40 Under 40 Class of 2026.

This annual program recognizes influential young executives based in the tri-county region for their leadership, business acumen and community involvement.

Meet Marianna Seiler DeJager, a director with the law firm Tripp Scott.

  • Age: 34

  • Birthplace: Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale

  • Residence: Fort Lauderdale

  • Education: B.B.A., business management, University of Notre Dame; J.D./Business Law certificate with honors, Florida State University

  • First jobs: Bakery assistant, Cookies by Design, and hostess, YOLO

  • Ultimate career goal: To continue to build my current practice to be a trusted legal and business advisor to entrepreneurs, companies and community leaders in South Florida.

  • Most impactful professional mentor: Tripp Scott Chairman Dennis Smith

  • Best career advice: Understand the business behind the legal issue. The best lawyers do more than answer the question in front of them. They help clients see around corners.

  • Fantasy job: Wedding planner

  • Guilty pleasures: A glass of wine and a good book or bingeworthy TV show

  • Most-used phone apps: Email and Calendar

  • South Florida happy place: Las Olas

  • Personal anthem: “Forever Young,” Rod Stewart

  • I would tell my 21-year-old self: Trust your instincts, take the risks that scare you, and do not underestimate how far kindness and hard work will take you. Also, learn to say “no” when it makes sense.

  • Superhero I most relate to: Wonder Woman

Ron Roberts
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