Cybersecurity continues to be of paramount importance to major law firms, as evidenced by some key Chief Information Security Officer hires at AmLaw 50 firms.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Parks | Global Chief Operating Officer, Baker McKenzie, New York | Chief Operating Officer--Asia Pacific, White & Case, Hong Kong |
| Charles Gillis | Chief Operating Officer, McGinnis Lochridge, Austin TX | Executive Director, Platt Richmond, Dallas |
| Vincent Lally | Chief Information Security Officer, Fried Frank, New York | Head of Cybersecurity FedNow Service, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston |
| Damon Becknel | Chief Information Security Officer, Holland & Knight, Tampa | Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Regulated Industries, Microsoft, Tampa |
| Sam Siegel | Chief Information Security Officer, K&L Gates, Philadelphia | Chief Information Security Officer, Delrin, Philadelphia |
| Leslie Womble | Chief Talent Officer, Vinson & Elkins, Dallas | Partner and Chief Human Capital Officer, Cambridge Associates, Dallas |
| Catherine Dapra | Chief Talent Officer, Baker Hostetler, New York | Partner, Baretz+Brunelle, New York |
| David Byrne | Chief Business Development Officer, Americas, Ashurst Perkins Coie, Chicago | Global Director of Business Development, Client and Market Strategy, Mayer Brown, Chicago |
| Kevin Kiefer | Head of Marketing and Business Development, Miller Johnson, Detroit | Marketing Director, PwC, Royal Oak MI |
| Michael Korn | Director of Knowledge & Innovation, McDermott Will & Schulte, New York | Director of Knowledge & Innovation, Paul Hastings, New York |
| Dave Lewis | Director of Applied AI, Kirkland & Ellis, Lakewood CO | Chief Product & Scientific Officer and Acting Chief Technology Officer, Chicago |
| Lesley Montgomery | HR Recruiting Director, Paul Weiss, New York | Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Development and Engagement, Daiwa Capital Markets America, New York |
| Sandra Urosevic | Director of Recruiting, Hanson Bridgett, San Francisco | Regional Senior Legal Recruiting Manager, Seyfarth Shaw, San Francisco |
| Estella Cisneros | Director of Pro Bono and Social Impact, Hanson Bridgett, San Rafael, CA | Director of Pro Bono and Strategic Partnerships, California Rural Legal Assistance, Santa Rosa, CA |
| Craig McCullough | Director of Business Development, Dinsmore & Shohl, DC | Senior Business Development Manager, Fenwick & West, DC |
| Pern Opland | Director of Business Development & Growth, Gould & Ratner, Denver | Director of Business Development, Michael Best & Friedrich, Denver |
| Beth Toomey Chambers | Director of Marketing and Communications, FBT Gibbons, Philadelphia | Global Assistant Director, Marketing Operations, Reed Smith, Philadelphia |
| Diana Park | Associate Director, Lateral Partner Integration, Morrison & Foerster, San Francisco | U.S. Partner Recruitment and Integration Manager, A&O Shearman, San Francisco |
Promotions
| Name | New Position, Firm, Location | Former Position |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Rozen | Chief Information Officer, Fox Rothschild, New York | Director, Information Governance & Information Security |
| Benjamin Chi | Chief Information Officer, Finnegan Henderson, DC | Director, Litigation Technology & Knowledge Management |
| Adam Peltz | Director, Legal Innovation & AI, Gibson Dunn, New York | Manager & Attorney, Legal Technology & AI |
| Rebecca Nadel | Director, Business Operations, Goodwin Procter, New York | Senior Practice Manager |
| Marisa Sandler | Director of Client Development, Life Sciences, Goodwin, DC | Senior Client Development Manager |
| Jennie Samoska | Director of Market Intelligence, Choate, Hall & Stewart, Boston | Senior Manager, Client Intelligence |
| Stephanie DeFalco | Professional Development Director, Choate Hall & Stewart, Boston | Senior Professional Development Manager |
| Todd McCafferty | Director of Total Rewards, Morrison & Foerster, New York | Director of Benefits |
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.
