April was a very active month for leadership changes at law firms, with a particular focus on Innovation and Artificial Intelligence. Firms and candidates are encouraged to send in news of their job changes to Steve Nelson.
New Positions
| Name | New Position, Firm, Location | Former Position, Location |
|---|---|---|
| Kate Stonestreet | Chief Operating Officer, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, New York | Global Chief Operating Officer, Baker & McKenzie, New York |
| Gavin Gray | Chief Operating Officer, Jackson Lewis, New York | Chief Operating Officer, K&L Gates, New Yrok |
| Christy Walsh | Chief Operating Officer, Offit Kurman, Atlanta | Chief Operating Officer, Drew Eckl & Farnham, Atlanta |
| Shannon Ellsworth | Chief Operating Officer, Peckar & Abramson, River Edge NJ | Chief Operating Officer, Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, New Brunswick |
| Jeff Isaacs | Chief Operating Officer, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, Morristown NJ | Head of Global Legal Services Strategy Implementation, KPMG, New York |
| Rachael Philbin | Chief Innovation Officer, Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider, New York | Innovation & Transformation Officer, Proskauer Rose, New York |
| Stephanie Goutos | Chief AI Officer, Littler Mendelson, Tampa FL | Partner, Gunderson Dettmer, Tampa FL |
| Alex Finkel | Chief Innovation Officer, Offit Kurman, Bethesda MD | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, SICPA Industries of America, Springfield VA |
| Mike Rinehart | Chief Information Officer, Morgan Lewis, Philadelphia | Chief Information Officer, Dechert, Philadelphia |
| Jim Richardell | Chief Financial Officer, King & Spalding, DC | Global Chief Financial Officer, Hogan Lovells, DC |
| Stephanie Godfrey | Chief Financial Officer, Lowenstein Sandler, Roseland NJ | Director of Strategic Finance, Paul Weiss, New York |
| Jay McAveeney | Chief Financial Officer, Thompson Coburn, Chicago | Chief Executive Officer, Nicholaides Fink Thorpe, Michaelides Sullivan, Chicago |
| Chase Angelle | Chief Financial Officer, Susman Godfrey, Houston | Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Houston |
| Dan Pope | Chief Financial Officer, Post & Schell, Philadelphia | Director of Practice Economics, Ballard Spahr, Philadelphia |
| Ian Altman | Chief Financial Officer, Harris Beach Murtha, Hartford CT | Director of FP&A, Day Pitney, Hartford CT |
| Sean Hnetinka | Chief Financial Officer, Kaufman Dolowich Voluck & Gonzo, Woodbury NY | Controller, Cullen and Dykman, Uniondale NY |
| Belinda Garrett | Chief Human Resources Officer, Hinshaw, Tampa FL | Director of Human Resources, Carlton Fields, Tampa |
| Julio Sanchez | Director of Strategic Pricing, Venable, New York | Senior Pricing Manager, Perkins Coie, New York |
| Erin Ryan | Director, Partner Success, K&L Gates, Charlotte | Director of Partner Integration & Business Development Coaching, McGuireWoods, Charlotte |
| Pravesh Goyal | Director, Business Development, WilmerHale, DC | Director of Business Development, Akin Gump, DC |
| Brad Quilici | Associate Director of Marketing and Business Development, Milbank, New York | Chief Marketing Officer, Wiggin & Dana, New York |
| Diana Lauritson | Associate Director of Business Development, Baker & McKenzie, DC | Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager, Hogan Lovells, DC |
| Andrew Masak | Associate Director, Pricing, Simpson Thacher, New York | Director, Strategic Pricing & Portfolio Management, Seyfarth Shaw, New York |
Promotions
| Name | New Title, Firm, Location | Former Title |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Bruce | Chief Information and AI Officer, Dechert, Philadelphia | Director of Information Security and Risk Management |
| Richard Robbins | Senior Director, AI and Innovation, Reed Smith, Chicago | Director of Applied AI and Innovation |
| Denice Smith | Senior Director of Human Resources, Shipman & Goodwin, Hartford CT | Director of Human Resources |
| Rebecca Holdredge | Director of Knowledge & Data Strategy, Mintz, St. Louis | Knowledge Management & Innovation Attorney |
| Matthew Carson | Associate Director, Legal Innovations & Operations, Orrick, DC | Senior Innovtion & Operations Manager |
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
If you represent a law firm seeking to add top talent in these areas, or if you are a management professional seeking a new opportunity, please contact our recruiters, Steve Nelson, Cassie Battle, Deborah Page, or Mandissa Marshall, or visit our website at www.mccormickgroup.com.
