Kathleen Sullivan

Experience

1. Chief Human Resources Officer

   Clark Hill Law

   Dec 2015 — Present

   A collaborative leader with 15+ years of HR leadership experience in fast-paced, high-performance environments, I’ve built a career on balancing the demands of a complex, client-service-driven industry with a commitment to nurturing inclusive, engaged, and future-ready workplaces. From managing the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and lateral partner integration to attorney performance, retention, and succession planning—I understand the nuances of the legal profession and the importance of discretion, precision, and alignment with firm culture and values. Deep experience in law firm HR operations, attorney relations & talent management Trusted advisor to partners, practice leaders, and executive committees Skilled in conflict resolution, compliance, and navigating sensitive personnel matters Proven success in supporting firm expansion, mergers, and cultural integration Expertise in legal talent management, associate development, and partner transitions Experienced in building scalable HR processes across multi-office and hybrid workforces Champion of diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging in the legal profession SHRM-SCP / SPHR certified with expertise in change management and leadership coachingI take pride in building HR teams that are not just operationally sound—but strategic drivers of firm excellence. I bring not just HR strategy, but a business partner mindset—ensuring that people, performance, and practice growth go hand-in-hand.

Education

• Duquesne University

  B.A., Communications

• Saint Francis University

  M.A., Human Resource & Industrial Management

Skills

• Employee Relations