Jean Lee

Jean Lee

Chief People Officer @Schulte Roth & Zabel Llp

New York, NY, US
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WORK HISTORY

May 2023 — Present

Chief People Officer @Schulte Roth & Zabel Llp

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New York, NY, US

Inaugural Chief People Officer at Schulte Roth & Zabel (SRZ), a leading law firm with offices in New York, London, and Washington, D.C, known for serving the financial services industry with a focus on corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters. Responsible for overseeing firmwide talent strategy for attorneys and staff. In August 2025, SRZ merged with McDermott Will & Emery to become McDermott Will & Schulte. Currently leading all aspects of HR due diligence and integration, including people, program and policy integration.

EDUCATION

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Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

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University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

ABOUT JEAN LEE

As Chief People Officer at Schulte Roth & Zabel (now McDermott Will & Schulte), I lead the firm’s comprehensive talent strategy, driving organizational success through innovative people practices for lawyers and business professionals. With over 25 years of expertise spanning consulting and corporate HR leadership, I have empowered organizations across professional services, media and entertainment, and consumer sectors to achieve transformative results. My experience encompasses building high-performing cultures, guiding strategic change initiatives, and fostering leadership excellence. Passionate about talent development and organizational growth, I am dedicated to creating agile workplaces that attract, develop, and retain top talent.

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