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Dianne Ryan

Plano,TX

Summary

Accomplished Lawyer Training Manager with a proven track record at Jones Day, orchestrating large-scale training events and managing budgets over $2.5 million. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and professionalism, ensuring seamless event execution. Excelled in team leadership, significantly enhancing communication and productivity within legal teams. Expert in negotiation and program execution, with a keen eye for detail.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Lawyer Training Manager/New Lawyers Coordinator

Jones Day
08.1997 - 12.2024
  • Managed multiple lawyer training programs, throughout the United States each year. Worked closely with hotel sales and conference teams to negotiate favorable contracts and coordinate events to maximize success.
  • Organized the annual Summer Associate Event (two-day event/250 attendees) and the New Lawyers Academy (four-day event/350 U.S. and Non-U.S. attendees).
  • Meeting management for all events included invitations, travel, catering, A/V, and program materials.
  • Onsite management included working with offices, hotels, and vendors to ensure the programs were properly staffed and items were delivered on time to ensure seamless execution of logistical elements.
  • Managed budgets of more than $2.5 million effectively to ensure cost savings while maintaining high-quality events and experiences for attendees.

Contract Paralegal

Vinson & Elkins
06.1987 - 07.1994
  • Remote contract paralegal who summarized depositions and medical records on a part-time bases.

Legal Assistant Manager

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson
03.1983 - 08.1986
  • Hired to manage the Litigation Group Legal Assistants; promoted to also manage the Corporate Legal Assistant program.
  • Managed office scheduling for all Legal Assistants.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and legal assistants by scheduling meetings, encouraging case/deal updates, and requesting prompt project evaluations to improve the quality and productivity of the Legal Assistant program.

Legal Assistant

Vorys
03.1976 - 03.1983
  • Litigation Legal Assistant working in complex litigation and tender offers.
  • Managed high-volume workload in time-sensitive matters, compiling and organizing evidence and supporting documents.
  • Assisted with trial preparation and supported attorneys during trials.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Kent State University
Kent, OH
06-1974

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Detail Oriented
  • Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills
  • Team Leadership and Teamwork
  • Program Execution

Timeline

Lawyer Training Manager/New Lawyers Coordinator

Jones Day
08.1997 - 12.2024

Contract Paralegal

Vinson & Elkins
06.1987 - 07.1994

Legal Assistant Manager

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson
03.1983 - 08.1986

Legal Assistant

Vorys
03.1976 - 03.1983

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Kent State University

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