Leading Executives in Law Firms, Barristers, Solicitors, Legal Services
Jon A. Ballis
Chairman, Kirkland & Ellis
Chairman steering Kirkland’s global strategy and growth across private equity, funds, disputes and restructuring, with a focus on elite performance and client service.
Richard M. (Rich) Trobman
Chair and Managing Partner, Latham & Watkins
Chair and Managing Partner since 2018; recognized by the Financial Times as its Most Innovative Leader in 2022 and led Latham past the $7bn revenue mark.
Jeremy D. London
Executive Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Assumed the role of Skadden’s fourth Executive Partner in April 2024, succeeding Eric J. Friedman after a 15‑year tenure.
Sunny Mann
Global Chair‑elect (Partner), Baker McKenzie
Global Chair‑elect (takes office October 2025); longtime head of International Trade who led the firm’s geopolitical risk response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Charles Severs
Global Co‑CEO; International Managing Partner, DLA Piper
Became Global Co‑CEO and International Managing Partner on January 1, 2025, after a decade of leadership under Simon Levine; veteran corporate dealmaker.
Kate J. Barton
Global Chief Executive Officer, Dentons
Former EY Global Vice Chair who took the helm as Dentons’ Global CEO on November 11, 2024, tasked with driving the firm’s next growth chapter.
Charles Adams
Global Managing Partner, Clifford Chance
Global Managing Partner since May 1, 2022; Milan‑based finance partner credited with guiding partner promotions and U.S. growth momentum.
Khalid Garousha
Senior Partner; Co‑Chair, Executive Committee/Board, A&O Shearman
First Senior Partner of the combined firm post‑merger (effective May 1, 2024) and co‑chair of the global board—helped stand up the leadership of the transatlantic merger.
Aedamar Comiskey
Senior Partner and Chair, Linklaters
First female Senior Partner and Chair in the firm’s 183‑year history; re‑elected in June 2025 after record results and strong U.S. growth.
Georgia Dawson
Senior Partner, Freshfields
Senior Partner and prominent investigations litigator; recognized champion of inclusion who helped spearhead the firm’s refreshed global brand.
Gregory M. Shumaker
Managing Partner, Jones Day
Only the eighth Managing Partner in Jones Day’s 130‑year history (effective January 1, 2023); veteran trial lawyer who led the Global Disputes practice.
Yvette Ostolaza
Chair, Management Committee, Sidley Austin
First woman (and first Latina) to chair Sidley’s Management Committee (April 2022), leading aggressive, strategic lateral growth in key markets.
Heather K. McDevitt
Chair, White & Case
First female chair of the firm (effective September 1, 2023); installed a refreshed executive committee and led strong financial performance.
Barbara L. Becker
Chair & Managing Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Chair and Managing Partner; longtime M&A leader recognized among New York’s Distinguished Leaders in 2024.
Robert J. Giuffra Jr.
Co‑Chair, Sullivan & Cromwell
Co‑Chair of S&C and nationally prominent litigator who leads on board‑level crises and high‑stakes appeals.
Faiza J. Saeed
Presiding Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore
Presiding Partner since 2017, stewarding one of Wall Street’s most storied firms through sustained modernization while preserving the ‘Cravath System.’
Miguel A. Zaldivar, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, Hogan Lovells
Global CEO credited with record financial results and a sharpened focus on regulated sectors; honored for courageous leadership in DEI.
Jeff Cody
Global Managing Partner (and US Managing Partner), Norton Rose Fulbright
Global Managing Partner and U.S. Managing Partner co‑leading the firm’s streamlined global management model implemented in late 2024.
Justin D’Agostino
Global Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Smith Freehills
Global CEO reappointed for a second term starting May 1, 2024; arbitral specialist steering growth in private capital and energy transition.
Julie H. Jones
Chair, Ropes & Gray
Chair since 2020 and renewed for a second term in 2024; under her leadership the firm has featured prominently on Am Law’s A‑List and top industry accolades.
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