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Lauren Tapper Quoted in Law360 Pulse on Joining Benesch as Chief Talent Officer
May 29, 2025
Benesch has announced the addition of Lauren Tapper as Chief Talent Officer, a newly created firmwide leadership role. Tapper will oversee attorney recruitment, integration, professional development, and DEI initiatives across the firm’s offices.
The hire comes as Benesch continues to expand nationally and invest in infrastructure to support its growth. Tapper brings more than 20 years of experience in legal talent strategy.
“I was drawn to Benesch because of its incredible momentum and growth mindset,” Tapper told Law360 Pulse. “There’s a deep commitment to investing in people, and I’m thrilled to be part of that.”
Read the full article in Law360 Pulse: Benesch Taps Kramer Levin Talent Chief For Same Role.
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