Here’s the February edition of Legal Leadership Watch, summarizing significant hires and promotions at the Chief and Director level at U.S. law firms and related entities. Firms and candidates are encouraged to send in news of their job changes to Steve Nelson.
New Positions
| Name | New Position, Location | Former Position, Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Rheem | Chief Data and AI Officer, Sidley, Chicago | Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Zurich North America, Schaumberg IL | |
| Chad Ergun | Chief Information Officer, Womble Bond Dickinson, Denver | Chief Information Officer, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, Denver | |
| Gillian Ward | Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, Reed Smith, Houston | Global Chief Marketing Officer, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, Houston | |
| Kelly Beauchamp | Chief Marketing Officer, Bond, Schoeneck & King, Rochester NY | Director of Marketing and Business Development, Woods Oviatt Gilman, Rochester NY | |
| Ali Worster | Chief People Officer, Bernstein Shur, Portland ME | VP, Human Resources, Northern Light Health, Bangor ME | |
| Emily Colantino Bui | Senior Director of Operations, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Chicago | Chief of Staff, North America, Baker & McKenzie, Chicago | |
| Kurt Morris | Practice Group Director (Tax), DLA Piper, Philadelphia | Managing Director of Practice Management, Faegre Drinker, Philadelphia | |
| Kim Gendron | Regional Director, North America, Central America & Caribbean, TerraLex, Boston | US & Canadian Regional Director, Meritas Law Firms Worldwide, Boston | |
| Andrew Scott | Director, Business Development and Proposals, Ballard Spahr, New York | Director of Marketing, Claremont Hudson, New York |
Promotions
| Name | New Title, Location | Former Title |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Quinn | Chief Operating Officer, Husch Blackwell | Chief Client Officer |
| Sarah Bentzel Kempsey | Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, Philadelphia | Chief Marketing Officer |
| Paul Bonner | Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, Venable, Washington DC | Senior Director of Marketing |
As a pioneer in placing attorneys at law firms, The McCormick Group has gained tremendous insight into the ways firms are managed and, as a result, has developed a premier practice in Law Firm Management placement.
Overall, TMG has made more than 250 law firm management placements, including many at the C-Level. The work of our team cuts across all disciplines and all management levels, including Directors and Managers. Among the areas of focus include:
- Knowledge Management and Artificial Intelligence
- Practice Group Management
- Technology
- Financial Management, including Pricing and Legal Project Management
- Marketing and Business Development
- Talent and Human Resources
- Professional Development
If you represent a law firm seeking to add top talent in these areas, or if you are a management professional seeking new opportunity, please contact our recruiters, Steve Nelson, Deborah Page, Cassie Battle, or Mandissa Marshall, or visit our website at www.mccormickgroup.com.
