Growing its Training Offering, Legal Innovators Adds Dr. Lori Berman as Vice President of Learning

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal Innovators, an end-to-end, talent management solution for law firms and corporate legal departments, has hired Dr. Lori Berman as Vice President of Learning. Berman brings more than 20 years of extensive experience in learning and development within the legal industry, further strengthening the company's commitment to innovative training and professional development for lawyers.

In her previous role as Director of Professional Development at Hogan Lovells US LLP, Berman led the design and implementation of training and development programs as well as curricula tailored for lawyers at every stage of their careers. Before entering the legal field, Berman honed her expertise in organizational effectiveness and management development as a consultant with the Hay Group, working across various industries. Berman holds a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Maryland.

Berman's work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of lawyer success. She has conducted extensive research on predictors of lawyer performance and has authored numerous articles on professional development. Notably, she co-authored the book Accelerating Lawyer Success: How to Make Partner, Stay Healthy, and Flourish in a Law Firm, a seminal guide for legal professionals navigating the challenges of career progression.

Beyond her work in law firms, Berman serves as a senior fellow at the Georgetown Law Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession. She has also taught leadership and team skills as an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law, influencing both law students and practicing lawyers through executive education programs.

"We are thrilled to welcome Lori to the Legal Innovators team," said Bryan Parker, Co-Founder and CEO of Legal Innovators. "Her deep knowledge of lawyer development, combined with her passion for fostering professional growth, will play a pivotal role as we continue to reimagine how legal training, coaching and talent development are delivered for our attorneys internally and externally."

On joining Legal Innovators, Berman said, "It's exciting to join this team at such a pivotal time for the company. Legal Innovators, as its name suggests, has a passion for transforming the way law firms hire, train, and develop junior lawyers. I'm eager to help create a signature training program that can represent another level of excellence in the industry. Not only will we work to equip lawyers with the technical skills they need, but also bridge the critical gap in mindset and habits that turns lawyers, at all levels, into trusted professionals.

"This is a bold mission – no less than reshaping how law firms think about hiring and developing talent. I'm eager to work alongside such a dedicated team to make it happen."

Legal Innovators co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Jonathan Greenblatt, believes that "the hire of Dr. Berman is additive to the company as it continues to drive positive change in the legal industry by offering innovative ways to de-risk the hiring of legal talent, rationalizing the price point of that talent, all while promoting professional development and improved retention for law firms and corporate legal departments."

About Legal Innovators

Legal Innovators, founded in 2019 by Jonathan Greenblatt and Bryan Parker, is reshaping how law firms and corporate legal departments hire and develop junior legal talent. With a proven record of success, Legal Innovators uses a specialized assessment process to identify top-performing third-year law students. After providing them with targeted training, Legal Innovators place these newly trained lawyers on one- to two-year contracts, during which they receive personalized, one-on-one performance coaching. This "try before you buy" model allows firms and corporations to assess both skills and cultural fit before making permanent hires. With strong support from the legal world, Legal Innovators is now expanding into the mid-level associate market, offering smarter, more informed hiring decisions. To learn more about Legal Innovators, visit www.Legal-Innovators.com or contact Chief of Staff and Director of Operations, Meghan Richards, at [email protected] or 202-916-8773.

SOURCE Legal Innovators