Jerry Burch

Senior Manager of Global Strategic Research & Analysis @Latham & Watkins

Chicago, IL, US

Lead firm-wide strategic intelligence function: Hire, manage, and coach a global team of research analysts across multiple U.S. and European offices, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning- Drive growth strategy with market intelligence: Conduct in-depth due diligence research for firm leadership, guiding strategic decisions on geographic expansion, lateral partner recruitment, industry focus, and practice investment based on data-driven insights- Identify cross-selling opportunities: Map the firm’s client base and market trends to spot “white space” opportunities for cross-practice business, leading to new service offerings and increased client engagement- Benchmark competitive position: Perform ongoing competitive intelligence analyses to benchmark the firm against peers and uncover emerging industry trends and best practices, informing long-term growth and innovation initiatives- Target high-value prospects: Prepare highly focused target lists of prospective clients in key industries and market segments, aligning firm strengths with high-potential opportunities to fuel business development- Enhance knowledge sharing: Developed and curate the “Latham Leadership Daily Briefing” for 1,100+ attorneys and staff, distilling major developments and emerging issues in the legal industry to support informed decision-making - Innovation & accolades: Spearheaded the development of a proprietary Competitive Intelligence Database integrating news, financials, rankings and demographics – an innovation recognized by the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2014 (“Commended” in Corporate Strategy)

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Juris Doctor

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Arts - BA, History