Mayer Brown has appointed Erica Murphy as Chief People and Talent Officer, placing her in charge of the law firm’s global people strategy.
Murphy’s responsibilities include talent management, professional development, workforce planning, employee engagement, recruitment and total rewards.
She joins Mayer Brown from Ropes & Gray, where she served as Chief Human Resources Officer and was a member of the firm’s senior leadership team.
Murphy has more than 25 years of experience spanning human resources, talent strategy, organizational development and law firm management. Earlier in her career, she worked as a labor and employment attorney.
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“Erica is a highly respected and talented leader whose experience, strategic mindset, and collaborative approach will be invaluable as we continue to invest in our people and strengthen our culture across the firm,” said Jeremy Clay, managing partner of Mayer Brown. “Her leadership will help ensure we remain well-positioned to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent around the world.”
Jeremy Clay, Managing Partner of Mayer Brown
“Mayer Brown is a firm with a strong culture, ambitious vision, and a clear commitment to its people,” said Erica. “I am excited to join the firm at a time of significant change in the legal profession and to help build talent strategies that support our people, clients, and long-term success.”
Erica Murphy, Chief People and Talent Officer at Mayer Brown
