Michael Kolb
Chief Operating Officer @Dickinson Wright
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operating Officer @Dickinson Wright
Phoenix, AZ, US
Promoted to Chief Operating Officer; deliver executive leadership and technology services across functional areas to enable growth fueled primarily by acquisitions. Engaged in the procurement and deployment of all new hardware and software solutions. Lead client technology audits and most government compliance audits. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS: Established firm-wide remote working capabilities within 1 week to mitigate impacts of Covid-19 by implementing preexisting disaster recovery and business continuity plans- Met increased demand for secure access to critical information by expanding data center storage- Enhanced productivity and minimized business disruption by fortifying technology infrastructure- Collaborated with stakeholders to create a firm-wide plan to safely reopen offices. Led efforts to obtain the firm\'s ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certification in 2020, becoming one of the first law firms to do so. INTERNAL LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS:2018 – Present | VP and Chief Information Privacy Officer, Crux Strategies (subsidiary)2017 – Present | Inaugural Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer2017 – Present | CEO, Information Navigators (subsidiary)2014 – Present | Management Group; meets weekly to steer daily operations2001 – Present | Strategic Planning Committee; assesses and revises the firm’s 3-year roadmap2001 – 2013 | CEO, Technology Consulting Partners (subsidiary)Dickinson Wright is a law firm with over 500 attorneys representing 40 practice areas and serves clients out of 19 offices across North America. The firm\'s continued growth earned it a #126 ranking on the 2019 Am Law 200.
EDUCATION
Cornell University
Data Analytics Certificate
Penn State University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHAEL KOLB
I am the Chief Operating Officer at Dickinson Wright PLLC, a leading law firm with over 550 and 21 offices across the US and Canada. With more than 20 years of experience in information technology, business, and legal services, I bring a unique combination of credentials and competencies to this role. I have an MBA from Penn State University, a Data Analytics Certificate from Cornell University, and several certifications in cybersecurity, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).My mission is to deliver executive leadership across functional areas and enterprise-wide strategies that enable growth, efficiency, and security. I build lasting stakeholder partnerships and lead my team to translate metrics-driven enterprise goals into scalable business solutions. I also oversee the technology and compliance operations of two subsidiary firms that provide strategic and advisory services to clients in various industries. Security and risk management are top priorities for me and the firm. I spearheaded the process to earn the firm\'s ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications, establishing Dickinson Wright as one of the first law firms in the world to achieve both standards. I direct all client technology audits and most government compliance audits to ensure adherence to data protection and privacy laws. I also implemented preexisting disaster recovery and business continuity plans to establish firm-wide remote working capabilities within 1 week to mitigate the impacts of Covid-19. I am passionate about cultivating a culture of high-performance, integrity, and innovation among the professionals I lead. I empower them to collaborate, learn, and deliver quality business services that optimize client experience and satisfaction. I am always looking for new ways to leverage technology, data, and best practices to improve our processes, systems, and outcomes. I welcome you to connect with me at k•••••••@gmail.com.
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