Chicago - Strategic Client Events & Regional Marketing Manager

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The Strategic Client Events & Regional Marketing Manager (Chicago) is a client‑facing, strategic leadership role that integrates business development, marketing, and high‑impact event strategy and execution for the firm’s Chicago office, one of the firm’s largest offices.

Partnering closely with the Chicago Office Managing Partner (OMP), local business development team members, and practice and industry leadership, the Manager drives initiatives that elevate client engagement, strengthen relationships, and support business development growth. This role is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of complex, high‑touch client experiences, including elevated hospitality‑driven programs, multi‑day events, high‑value sponsor ships, and key firm‑wide initiatives.

In addition to execution, the Manager plays a critical role in shaping and managing event‑related processes across the team, contributing to a more consistent, data‑driven, and scalable approach to client engagement. The Manager will also directly oversee a Strategic Client Events Specialist, requiring strong leadership in a decentralized team environment. The Manager reports to and works in close partnership with the Associate Director of Strategic Client Events, aligning Chicago‑based initiatives with broader firm‑wide strategy, standards, and priorities.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Work closely with the Chicago OMP and local BD leadership to develop and execute office‑specific strategic marketing and business development priorities aligned with firm‑wide goals.
• Support execution of office, practice, and industry strategic plans for the Chicago market, aligning programming and marketing priorities with business goals.
• Proactively identify new formats and pathways for client engagement beyond traditional events, aligning approach to audience, objective, and market positioning.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable campaigns, events, and client touchpoints; prepare post‑initiative reports that analyze outcomes, learnings, and next steps.
• Partner with the Associate Director of Strategic Client Events to align Chicago initiatives with firm‑wide priorities, ensuring consistency in strategy, execution standards, and client experience.

Client Engagement and Events Leadership – Chicago Office:

• Partner early with attorneys and BD stakeholders to shape event strategy, advising on format, audience, objectives, and overall approach to ensure alignment with business development goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor, guiding stakeholders toward the most effective and appropriate client engagement solutions, not limited to traditional event formats.
• Lead strategy and end‑to‑end execution of high‑profile client programs, including multi‑day, multi‑track events, conferences, seminars, and elevated client hospitality experiences.
• Design and deliver high‑touch, VIP client experiences that reflect a strong hospitality mindset and align with firm positioning.
• Oversee all aspects of event execution, including concept development, venue sourcing, vendor negotiation, food and beverage, AV, invitation strategy, registration, and on‑site management.
• Ensure all client‑facing events and touchpoints align with the firm’s evolving brand standards, delivering a consistent, high‑quality, and hospitality‑driven client…