Kelsey Weaver

About Kelsey Weaver

Strategic business development professional with a strong track record of driving growth and visibility for top law firms in the Denver market. I specialize in supporting litigation, intellectual property and regulatory practices through targeted marketing strategies, competitive intelligence and client-focused initiatives.With a background in journalism and strategic communications, I bring a unique blend of analytical thinking, creative execution, strong organizational and project management skills, and cross-functional collaboration to every project. From crafting bespoke pitch materials and managing CRM systems to mentoring junior team members and tracking legal industry trends, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, storytelling and relationship-building.

Experience

1. Business Development Specialist (Litigation, Ip, State Ag)

   Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

   Jul 2023 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Assist Director of Business Development in developing overall business development strategy, process and product in support of initiatives for Litigation and Intellectual Property departments and State Attorneys General practice, including (but not limited to)- Creating and maintaining bespoke collateral materials including matter descriptions, presentations, proposals, pitch materials, one-sheets and brochures- Tracking and maintaining opportunities, press and matters in the firm’s CRM and experience management databases- Conducting in-depth research for client prospects and current clients to deliver insights on industry trends and events, emerging issues, and competitive intelligence- Working closely with marketing technology team to test and develop practices and procedures for technology platforms and tools- Following industry issues and legal news cycle to inform firm strategy and service offerings in relation to litigation, intellectual property, artificial intelligence, securities, antitrust, cybersecurity, state attorneys general and regulatory scrutiny and enforcement- Mentoring and contributing to professional development of junior teammates and educating teammates on best practices.

Education

• The University of Kansas

  Journalism, Strategic Communications

  2012 — 2016

• University of Stirling

  Journalism, Strategic Communications

  2015 — 2015

Skills

• Organization
• Media Relations
• Graphic Design
• Account Management
• Branding & Identity
• Photoshop
• Photojournalism
• Copywriting
• Social Networking
• Multimedia
• Strategic Communications
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Twitter
• Adobe Illustrator
• Editing
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Event Management
• Indesign
• Press Releases
• Advertising
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Facebook
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing
• Event Planning
• Administration