Here is this month’s 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, Firm, Location | Former Position, Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Naphy | Chief Information Officer, Wachtell Lipton, New York | Chief Information Officer, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Philadelphia | |
| Raul Monroig Ruiz | Chief Human Resources Officer, Kobre & Kim, New York | Vice President Human Resources Intercon Region, Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ | |
| Melissa Neulander | Director of People, US, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, New York | Chief Legal Talent Officer--Americas, Hogan Lovells, New York | |
| Stacey McReynolds | North Americ Business Development Lead, Clyde & Co., Atlanta | Fractional Law Firm CMO, Atlanta | |
| Piper Hall | Senior Director of Communications and Brand, Ballard Spahr, DC | Director of Communications, Morrison & Foerster, DC | |
| Christina Buensuceso | Global Senior Director, Client Focus Programs, Reed Smith, Atlanta | Director of Clients (US), Eversheds Sutherland, Atlanta | |
| Michelle Williams | Director of Operations, West Webb, Albritton & Gentry, College Station TX | IT Financial Systems Assistant Direcctor, Holland & Knight, Houston | |
| Jennifer Anduha | Firm Director of Administration, Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, DC | Office Administrator, Seyfarth Shaw, DC |
Promotions
| Name | New Title, Firm, Location | Former Title, Location |
|---|---|---|
| Joanna Penn | Chief Transformation Officer, Husch Blackwell, DC | Managing Director, DC |
| Kevin Patterson | Chief Information Officer, Varnum, Grand Rapids, MI | Director of Information Technology, Grand Rapids |
| Christopher Self | Chief Information Officer, Kelley Kronenberg, Fort Lauderdale, FL | Director of Applications Delivery and Integrations, Fort Lauderdale |
| Daniella Kurucz | Director, Marketing and Business Development, Seyfarth Shaw, Charlotte | Assistant Director, Marketing and Business Development, Charlotte |
| Caitlin Greenwood | Director of Client Service, Wilson Sonsini, DC | Client Service Program Lead, DC |
| Amy Presley | Director of Legal Recruiting, Bradley Arant, Birmingham, AL | Senior Recruiting Manager, Birmingham |
| Daniel Nicholson | Director of Financial Systems, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Tampa | Financial Systems Senior Manager, Tampa |
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 a new opportunity, please contact our recruiters, Steve Nelson, Cassie Battle, Deborah Page, or Mandissa Marshall, or visit our website at www.mccormickgroup.com.
