Darius Kitchings

About Darius Kitchings

I currently serve in a business-focused executive support role within an AmLaw 100 firm, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive operational insight, strategic planning, and firmwide execution. My work sits at the intersection of business operations, data analytics, and project management, where I help translate complex information into clear, actionable guidance for decision-makers.With 8+ years of experience across top-tier law firms and an MBA focused on analytics and process improvement, I bring a unique blend of legal industry knowledge and business acumen. I support leadership by analyzing financial and operational data, building dashboards and reporting frameworks, and contributing to initiatives that improve performance, alignment, and growth across multiple offices and practice areas.My background includes leading and coordinating cross-functional projects, supporting large client portfolios, improving internal workflows, and onboarding and training team members to ensure consistency and operational excellence. I am particularly skilled at identifying inefficiencies, asking the right questions of data, and designing practical solutions that scale.I thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and am known for being highly organized, analytically minded, and solutions-oriented. I enjoy working closely with stakeholders at all levels and serving as a thought partner to leadership on strategy, operations, and execution.Core strengths include: • Business Operations & Strategic Support • Project & Initiative Management • Financial & Operational Analytics • Data Visualization & Reporting (Excel, Power BI) • Process Improvement & Standardization • Cross-Functional CollaborationMy career progression has been intentional and focused on increasing strategic exposure and operational responsibility. I’ve worked across executive support, financial reporting, and operational strategy, and I’m continuing to evolve toward roles centered on business strategy, legal operations, and organizational growth.

Experience

1. Strategic Operations & Legal Analytics Analyst

   K&L Gates

   Nov 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Context Role: Executive Assistant to Regional Managing PartnerProvide operational and strategic support to firm leadership, translating legal, financial, and utilization data into actionable insights.Build and manage analytical tools, dashboards, and reports to monitor billing trends, collections, and partner performance metrics.Partner with senior leadership on practice management initiatives, capacity planning, and utilization analysis to inform strategic decisions.Improve data workflows and record management systems to enhance reporting accuracy and operational scalability.Support budgeting and financial tracking processes, contributing to improved revenue visibility and performance management.Serve as a liaison between attorneys, finance, and administrative teams to align operational processes with firm strategy.

Education

• Valdosta State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics

  2015 — 2019

• UAB Collat School of Business

  Masters, Business Administration and Management, General

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  Master of Science - MS, Quantitative Management: Business Analytics

  2026