Member of the firmwide practice development group and responsible for marketing and business development activities for global practice and sector groups – Class Action,; Employment and Labor, and Insurance. Support select industry and practice teams as well as other firm marketing and business development initiatives. Prepare and pursue marketing plans, present marketing ideas and opportunities, and organize, secure and manage firm resources to respond to and achieve marketing goals. Work closely with attorneys to identify lateral candidates, new business opportunities from clients and potential clients, create and execute marketing plans, develop client communications, implement practice-specific branding and PR, draft and provide guidance on client proposals and presentations, and plan events that support practice goals. Close communication and collaboration with team members across offices and practices.

Ensure consistency of message for all communications; Oversee content development; Work with all departments in developing and implementing marketing and communications plans for events and programs; Manage and implement integrated marketing/communications for major Chamber events, programs and initiatives; Conceptualize invitations and collateral pieces; Coordinate related media efforts and advertising; Collaborate with membership department in meeting with new and existing member companies to discuss their needs and program opportunities; Work with membership department in developing recruitment and program collateral; Manage Chamber brand, including oversight of all new logos and review of all print and electronic materials; Manage all affinity programs, which includes developing individual marketing plans, scheduling regular and ongoing communications, integrating into existing marketing mediums, ensuring contract fulfillment and making suggestions for increased revenue generation; Attend regional and national Chamber conferences.

Develop and implement strategies for branding the firm, including integrated collateral materials, advertising, website and electronic communications to ensure a cohesive look and brand message. Oversee the development, production and maintenance of print, electronic and web-based communications targeting internal and external audiences. This includes electronic newsletters, alerts, announcements, invitations, brochures, publications, branding materials, website, practice group descriptions, attorney biographies and advertising. Managed development and maintenance of online store. Created best practices for use of social media to promote the firm. Developed ongoing review of website optimization analytics. Managed and developed a team of five marketing professionals.

Recruiting Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of lateral and on-campus recruiting and summer clerkship program for Kansas City office: Includes evaluating needs, working with recruiting agencies, securing agency agreements, reviewing resumes, sending rejection letters, scheduling interviews, acting as firm representative, gathering conflicts information, following up with candidates, creating offer letters, planning all social events, maintaining summer budget, determining educational and training activities, coordinating and monitoring work assignments, maintaining project database, scheduling weekly progress meetings, conducting exit interviews and meeting with recruiting committee to determine offers.Marketing Responsibilities: Develop, manage and supervise all aspects of client sales and relationship-building events, including concept, budget and planning; Manage business development requests, supervise preparation of marketing materials and submit RFPs; Identify and ensure accurate and updated website content and business development materials; Develop and implement office civic/educational events; Manage and assist design of local advertising; Submit and track attorney nominations for industry recognitions; Facilitate cross-selling opportunities among practice groups to support client development opportunities; Create internal monthly office publication to enhance a supportive and collaborative environment; Develop, manage and supervise all aspects of office social events; Purchase and manage logo items.