Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Blank Rome’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is composed of representatives from across our Firm’s various practice groups and geographies.

Serving in an advisory capacity, our committee meets quarterly to discuss diversity and inclusion activities and events, provide input on recruiting and retention programs, incorporate diversity initiatives into our firm’s business plan, and communicate diversity and inclusion developments, both internally and externally.

Members of Blank Rome's Diversity and Inclusion Committee:

CABINET

James D. Kelly

Partner and Co-Chair, Washington, D.C., Office

Jason S. Kim

Partner

Morgan Fraser Mouchette

Partner

Krystal Studavent Ramsey

Director of Diversity and Inclusion

LOS ANGELES

Natalie Alameddine

Partner

Arash Beral

Partner

NEW YORK

Dalila Best

Associate

Joanna Boland

Director of Partner Recruiting and Integration

Diana Eng

Partner

Shonette Gaston

Chief Operating Officer

Norm Heller

Partner

David Moreno

Partner

Ori Portnoy

Chief Legal Talent Officer

PHILADELPHIA

Alexis Bornstein

Director of Talent

Donna Branca

Director of Strategic Leadership

Melanie Carter

Partner

Beth Friel

Chief Human Resources Officer

Kathy Ochroch

Partner and Director of Pro Bono and Community Impact

Erica Rovinsky

Director of Attorney Recruiting 

Kate Tavella

Chief Communications Officer

PITTSBURGH

Timothy Lewis

Senior Counsel

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Brooke Iley

Partner and Co-Chair, Labor & Employment practice group

Brett Snyder

Partner

Cassandra Walker

Graphic Design Manager

EX OFFICIO

Grant Palmer

Chair and Managing Partner