May was a very active month for leadership changes at law firms, with a particular focus on Technology and Finance.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marina Makanova | Chief Operating Officer, Warner, Norcross + Judd, Grand Rapids, MI | Chief Executive Officer, Harrison LLP, Chicago |
| Britney Colton | Chief Operating Officer, Redgrave, Chicago | Chief Administrative Officer, Stoel Rives, Portland OR |
| Jawad Malik | Chief Information Officer, Milbank, New York | Chief Information Officer, Barings LLC, Charlotte |
| Ahmed Metwally | Chief Information Officer, Morrison Cohen, New York | Director of Technology Experience and Innovation, Lowenstein Sandler, New York |
| Shilpa Krishnappa | Chief Technology Officer, WilmerHale, New York | Director of Strategy and Initiatives, McKinsey & Co., New York |
| Cameron Myers | Chief Financial Officer, Burr & Forman, Atlanta | Head of Finance-Global, Secretariat Advisors, Atlanta |
| Wendi Raymond | Chief Financial Officer, Hill Ward Henderson, Tampa | Chief Financial Officer, Akerman, Orlando |
| Jason Lindquist | Chief Financial Officer, Wagner Law Group, New York | Chief Administrative Officer, USI Consulting Group, New York |
| Jani Smith | Director of Transformation, Husch Blackwell, Remote | Director, Gartner |
| Michelle Ferguson | Business Unit Director, Clark Hill, Philadelphia | Senior Manager of Lateral Integration, Saul Ewing, Philadelphia |
| Kendra Abercrombie | Director of Legal Recruiting and Integration, Moore & Van Allen, Charlotte | Professional Development and Legal Recruiting Manager, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Chicago |
| Jason Sowards | Director of Research & Knowedge Solutions, Miles & Stockbridge, Baltimore | Director of Knowledge Solutions, Troutman Pepper Locke, Houston |
Promotions
| Name | New Title, Firm, Location | Former Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Waite | Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer, Arnall Golden & Gregory, Atlanta | Director of Knowledge Management |
| Michael Ferdinand | Head of Technology & Innovaton, Clifford Chance-Americas, New York | Senior Legal Technology Advisor |
| Harriet Loach | Head of AI Acceleration, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, London | Digital Product Lead |
| Danielle Campbell | Chief of Staff to the Chairs, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Los Angeles | Executive Administrator |
| Alex Hughes | Director of Information Governance, Arnall Golden & Gregory, Atlanta | Information Governance Manager |
| Frank Kalthof | Director, IT Security and Compliance, Groom Law Group, DC | Director, IS |
| Katie Windmoeller | Director, Client & Business Development, Dentons, Denver | Associate Director, Proposals & Pursuits |
| Levi Remley | Director, Client Solutions and Pricing, Barnes & Thornburg, Indianapolis | Director of Pricing |
| Terri Foland | Director, Lateral Recruiting, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Palo Alto | Senior Manager of Partner Recruiting |
| Kelly Arroyo | Associate Director, Practice Services, Jones Day, Dallas | Client Development/Practice Manager |
As a leading Legal Recruiting firm, 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.
