Alston & Bird LLPSr. Business Development Manager
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2013Washington D.C. Metro AreaDuring my tenure at Alston & Bird, my responsiblities included: Acting as the firm-wide industry specialist and business development liaison for the legislative/government relations, health care, energy, data privacy, and all six tax groups; Managing and implementing business development, marketing, budget and revenue plans with a keen focus on metrics and ROI; Proactively providing strategic opportunities and input to CMO and practice group leaders; Drafting and strategically contributing to firm-wide and office responses to RFPs; Providing research and draft marketing materials, while also preparing and coaching teams for pitches and opportunities; Coaching lawyers to successfully implement business development plans; and was responsible for all business development and marketing efforts for the Washington, DC office and surrounding areas.