ZR Per Diem is proud to announce that we are now a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s leading third-party certifier of women-owned businesses.

The certification recognizes that ZR Per Diem is at least 51% woman-owned, operated and controlled, and reflects the business our founder, Connie Rinaldi, has built over the years.

Built From the Inside Out

Connie founded ZR Per Diem after experiencing firsthand the challenges attorneys face. ZR Per Diem was born to solve a real capacity problem, too many cases, too many courts, and not enough hours in the day. What started as a practical solution for reliable appearance coverage has grown into a trusted resource for law firms throughout New York and New Jersey.

Over the last decade, Connie and the ZR Per Diem team have built a legal services company that coordinates court appearance and deposition coverage for more than 3,000 law firms with a network of 350+ vetted attorneys. 

"Becoming certified as a Women-Owned Business is incredibly meaningful, both personally and professionally. When I founded ZR Per Diem, my goal was to build a company that could lead our industry through exceptional service, innovation, technology and strong relationships. I’m proud of what we’ve built and even prouder that ZRPD is a woman-led company. 

With every company that becomes a certified women owned business, it is a symbol of growing equality among business owners, opportunity and now, we are setting an important example for future female entrepreneurs. It is important that we continue to demonstrate that women can build, lead, innovate, and create businesses that make a profound impact in their industries. I am proud for ZRPD to be part of that story and to continue setting an example for the women who will lead and build the businesses of tomorrow.”

- Connie Rinaldi, Founder, ZR Per Diem Services"

What’s Next

We're proud to add WBENC Certification to ZR Per Diem's story, and even prouder of the team and the network of attorneys who make this work every day. It opens new opportunities to work with law firms, and other organizations committed to supplier diversity and increasing their engagement with women-owned businesses.

For us, it also marks another milestone in ZR Per Diem’s continued growth and there’s more to come. Over the next several months, you’ll begin to see the next chapter of ZR Per Diem take shape as we continue to grow and evolve.

While some things may look a little different, our focus remains the same: providing reliable, professional support that makes attorneys’ lives easier.

Stay tuned. We’re just getting started.

Managing a busy legal practice means balancing far more than court appearances.

For many law firms, appearance coverage is often decided last minute and as a reaction to a busy calendar.  While that approach works in certain circumstances (a one off last minute appearance, an associate who has called out sick, etc.), doing this regularly may cause your office unnecessary stress, missed details, and inefficiency, which could also result in receiving a less than favorable appearance outcome.  

ZR Per Diem has been voted First Place in the “Per Diem Service” category of the 2025 New York Law Journal Best Of survey. Even more meaningful, this recognition also places us in the Hall of Fame an honor reserved for those who have consistently earned top placement year after year.

ZR Per Diem is proud to announce the launch of the Revolution Mobile App, designed to give attorneys and per diem professionals seamless access to our trusted appearance management platform—anytime, anywhere.

The Sunrise Association provide memorable summers in the form of day camps and year-round programs to bring back childhood pleasures to children struggling with cancer and their siblings.

Children are sent to camp each year free of charge, which is possible based on donations.

In the legal world, deposition practices have traditionally relied on stenographers to meticulously transcribe depositions. However, a new trend seems to be emerging, shaking up the traditional landscape of deposition procedures.

A recent ruling by Justice Aaron D. Maslow has sparked critical discussions about attorney representation and judicial oversight in civil matters. 

At ZR Per Diem, we're committed to staying at the forefront of innovation in the legal support industry.

Our mission is to make the lives of attorneys easier by providing top-notch per diem services, and today, we're excited to announce an exciting new addition to our proprietary assignment management portal, Revolution.

As the year comes to a close, we at ZR Per Diem want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your continued trust and partnership. 

Your support has been instrumental in our journey, and we are truly thankful for your role in our success.