Cynthia Lewiton Jackson, Former Global Director of Career Development at Bain & Company, Joins Foley Hoag
Boston, MA - January 26, 2009
Assumes Newly-Created Director of Professional Development Position
Cynthia Lewiton Jackson, former Global Director of Career Development at Bain & Company, has joined the law firm Foley Hoag LLP as its first Director of Professional Development. In this role, Ms. Jackson will be responsible for developing and implementing a firmwide career development program for its lawyers and staff.
Previously, Ms. Jackson held a number of leadership positions in career development and alumni relations at Bain & Company during her 13-year tenure with the company, culminating in her most recent position as Global Director of Career Development, a position which served the entire alumni and consulting staff of the company throughout 36 offices in 23 countries.
“An investment in our lawyers and staff is something we see as vital to remaining competitive for the future. Cindy’s background will allow us to build a world-class training and development program. Such a program will enable us to continue to attract the top people as employees; it will also enable our lawyers and staff to better serve the needs of our clients,” said Tom Block, Chief Operating Officer at Foley Hoag.
Ms. Jackson will be responsible for working with key stakeholders to design, plan and execute a comprehensive professional development curricula for the firm’s attorneys and professional staff. Some of the other areas on which she will focus will include the establishment of best practices and developing individual education and training programs.
Prior to her career at Bain, Ms. Jackson was a consultant with Drake Beam Morin and the principal of her own coaching and development practice. She has also held several positions in legal administration, including at Hale & Dorr (now WilmerHale) and Nutter McClennen & Fish (now Nutter). Prior to her career in professional development, she was a clinical social worker.
Ms. Jackson holds a M.S.W. from Washington University and a B.A. magna cum laude from Tufts University.
About Foley Hoag LLP
Foley Hoag LLP is a leading national law firm in the areas of dispute resolution, intellectual property, and corporate transactions for emerging, middle-market, and large-cap companies. With a deep understanding of clients’ strategic priorities, operational imperatives, and marketplace realities, the firm helps companies in the life sciences, high technology, energy technology, financial services and manufacturing sectors gain competitive advantage. 225 lawyers located in Boston, Washington, and the Emerging Enterprise Center in Waltham, Massachusetts join with a network of Lex Mundi law firms to provide global support for clients’ largest challenges and opportunities. For more information visit www.foleyhoag.com.
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