Once again, key hires in Technology and AI highlight recent law firm management transitions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Wilkinson | Chief Innovation Officer, Cleary Gottlieb, DC | Director of Knowledge & Innovation, Paul Weiss, DC |
| Padma Elmgart | Chief Technology Officer, Orrick, New York | Chief Technology Officer, Global Atlantic Financial Group, New York |
| Joel Gustafson | Chief Information Officer, Honigman, Chicago | Chief Information Officer, Crowell & Moring, DC |
| Brannon Miller | Chief Information Security Officer, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Atlanta | Director of Cybesecurity, AI Governance & Risk, Troutman Pepper, Atlanta |
| Catherine Zinn | Chief Client Officer, Wilson Sonsini, San Francisco | Chief Client Officer, Baker Botts, San Francisco |
| Michelle Holford | Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, Freshfields, London | Chief Commercial Officer, Slaughter and May, London |
| Jill Huse | Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, Bass Berry & Sims, Nashville | Co-Founder & Advisor, Society 54, Charlotte |
| Kristen Di Zinno | Chief, Business Development & Marketing Officer, Allen Matkins, Southern California | Director, Client Development, Goodwin, San Diego |
| Rajesh Ankalkoti | Chief Financial Officer, Willkie Farr, New York | Chief Financial Officer, Kobre & Kim, New York |
| Rob Adam | Chief Financial Officer, Littler, Chicago | Chief Operating Officer, Troutman Pepper, Chicago |
| Chris Davis | Chief Financial Officer, Orrick, New York | Chief Operating Officer, Paul Hastings, New York |
| Jason Sekerak | Chief Financial Officer, Leech Tishman, Pittsburgh | Global Controller, K&L Gates, Pittsburgh |
| Laura Michael | Chief Talent Officer, Fisher Phillips, Los Angeles | Chief Administrative Officer, Munger, Tolles & Olson, Los Angeles |
| Walt Cain | Director of Administration, K&L Gates, DC | Senior Director of Operations, Freddie Mac, McLean,VA |
| Zorik Pesochinsky | Director of KM and Innovation, Pillsbury Winthrop, New York | Associate Director, AI & Collaboration Technology, Cooley, New York |
| Charles Lerner | Director of AI Development, Akerman, Dallas | Principal Attorney, Munck Wilson, Dallas |
| Karla Olivier | Practice Director, Real Estate, Benesch, New York | Professional Development Manager-M&A, Simpson Thacher, New York |
| Carla Johnson Callis | Director of Client Services, IP, Cooley, DC | Director, Practice Operations, Kilpatrick Townsend, DC |
| Omar Mattox | Senior Director of Business Development Strategy, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Los Angeles | Director, Business Development, Corporate, Wilson Sonsini, Los Angeles |
| Serena LeGrow | Director of Marketing, Dinsmore & Shohl, DC | Director of CRM and Special Projects, Arnold & Porter, DC |
| Lee Donovan | Associate Director of Process & Quality Engineering, Kirkland & Ellis, New York | E-Discovery Program Manager--Quality Assurance & Compliance, Paul Weiss, New York |
| Kate Khan | Associate Director, Business Development & Marketing, Jenner & Block, Chicago | Senior Global Business Development Manager, Employment & Compensation, Baker & McKenzie, Chicago |
| Tony Kwok | Associate Director--Global Finance, Latham & Watkins, Los Angeles | Associate Director, E-Billing Systems & Operation, McDermott Will, Los Angeles |
Promotions
| Name | New Position, Firm, Location | Former Position |
|---|---|---|
| Jenna Schiappacasse | Global Chief Marketing & Client Development Officer, Winston Taylor, DC | Managing Director, Business Development & Marketing |
| Catherine Austin | Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer, Holland & Hart, Denver | Senior Industry & Client Growth Manager |
| Glen Morrison | Chief Technology Officer, Finnegan Henderson, DC | Director of IT Operations |
| Antonia Alvarez | Chief Talent Officer, Dentons, Phoenix | Head of Human Resources |
| Carin Ojala | Chief Practice Management Officer, Warner, Norcross & Judd, Grand Rapids MI | Chief Talent Development Officer |
| Nicholas Pellegrine | Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Willkie Farr, New York | Director of Finance |
| Erica Godwin | Deputy Chief, Legal Operations Officer, Gibson Dunn, DC | Director of Practice Management, U.S. Transactions, DC |
| Cassandra Najjar | Director of Marketing and Communications, Wolf Greenfield, Boston | Senior Marketing and Communications Manager |
| Maureen Cooper | Director of Attorney Recruitment and Development, Downey Brand, Sacramento CA | Recruiting Director |
| Laura Haag | Director of Client Development, Lowndes Doster, Orlando FL | Senior Business Development and Communications 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.
