Jim Leary Email & Phone Number

United States

Senior Executive Search Consultant

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Philadelphia Area

Chief Operating Officer at Dechert LLP, a global specialist law firm delivering practical commercial advice and deep legal expertise for critically important matters. In this role, I oversee all business aspects of the Firm including finance, human resources, marketing, technology and operations.

In this role, I oversaw all business and administrative operations for one of the largest parishes in Maryland, comprised of more than 5,000 families and two schools with more than 1,300 students.

At this international firm of 850+ lawyers, I was responsible for managing all business-related aspects across the firm’s 19 offices throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East. During my tenure, I led an administrative team responsible for supporting significant increases in revenues, profits and profits per equity partner. I also directed and.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

During my tenure at Shaw Pittman (now part of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman), I developed processes and procedures that improved profit margins, cash flow, leverage and WIP/AR inventory. I also led the integration of more than 90 lawyers into the firm as well as the firm’s expansion efforts, including the opening of a London office and expansion of the.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

While at this Connecticut-based firm, I was responsible for all administrative efforts and initiatives, including a complete staff review and reorganization to better align support function with firm strategy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Bachelor'S Degree

Master'S Degree, Personnel Administration