The McCormick Group is pleased to have assisted in the placement of Dr. Lori Berman as Vice President of Learning for Legal Innovators, an end-to-end, talent management solution for law firms and corporate legal departments.
Dr. Berman brings more than 20 years of extensive experience in learning and development within the legal industry, further strengthening the company’s commitment to innovative training and professional development for lawyers.
In her previous role as Director of Professional Development at Hogan Lovells US LLP, Berman led the design and implementation of training and development programs as well as curricula tailored for lawyers at every stage of their careers. Before entering the legal field, Berman honed her expertise in organizational effectiveness and management development as a consultant with the Hay Group, working across various industries. Berman holds a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Maryland.
Beyond her work in law firms, Berman serves as a senior fellow at the Georgetown Law Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession. She has also taught leadership and team skills as an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law, influencing both law students and practicing lawyers through executive education programs.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lori to the Legal Innovators team,” said Bryan Parker, Co-Founder and CEO of Legal Innovators. “Her deep knowledge of lawyer development, combined with her passion for fostering professional growth, will play a pivotal role as we continue to reimagine how legal training, coaching and talent development are delivered for our attorneys internally and externally.”
Legal Innovators co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Jonathan Greenblatt, believes that “the hire of Dr. Berman is additive to the company as it continues to drive positive change in the legal industry by offering innovative ways to de-risk the hiring of legal talent, rationalizing the price point of that talent, all while promoting professional development and improved retention for law firms and corporate legal departments.”
Founded in 2019, Legal Innovators is reshaping how law firms and corporate legal departments hire and develop junior legal talent. With a proven record of success, Legal Innovators uses a specialized assessment process to identify top-performing third-year law students. After providing them with targeted training, Legal Innovators place these newly trained lawyers on one- to two-year contracts, during which they receive personalized, one-on-one performance coaching. This “try before you buy” model allows firms and corporations to assess both skills and cultural fit before making permanent hires. With strong support from the legal world, Legal Innovators is now expanding into the mid-level associate market, offering smarter, more informed hiring decisions.
Based in the Washington DC area, The McCormick Group provides executive search and consulting services for a broad range of companies and disciplines. The company has been perennially recognized by the National Law Journal for its Legal and Law Firm Management practices.
The placement was handled by:
Steve Nelson
Executive Consultant
(703) 312-6744 | snelson@tmg-dc.com
Cassie Battle
Principal
(703) 312-6729 | cassieb@tmg-dc.com
