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Heather DiFranco

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Director of Professional Development
Cleveland
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216.363.6190
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Heather works collaboratively with Practice Group Leaders and Firm leadership to further the firm’s strategic objective of developing outstanding attorneys who deliver innovative and industry-leading legal services.

Heather is also responsible for developing and implementing firm-wide and practice-specific training programs, and firm-wide mentoring initiatives. She also oversees the First-Year Associate Program and the attorney evaluation processes.

A recognized leader in the legal career development industry, Heather joins Benesch after successful careers at both Cleveland State University College of Law and Case Western Reserve University School of Law. She has held national leadership roles for The National Association for Law Placement (NALP), including serving on the Board of Directors, chairing numerous national task forces and advisory groups, and speaking at conferences. She also served as the Planning Committee Vice Chair and Local Host for the 2025 NALP Annual Education Conference held in Cleveland, Ohio.

  • The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, J.D.
  • Baldwin-Wallace College, B.A.
  • NALP President’s Award, 2019
  • NALP Service Excellence Award, 2016
  • Member, National Association for Law Placement
  • Member, Professional Development Consortium
  • Member, Association for Talent Development
Articles and Presentations
April 2024
Going Back to Law School: Moving from Practice to Law School Career Advising | Heather DiFranco
August 2021
Becoming a “New Again” Professional | Heather DiFranco
September 2019
Tips for 1L Success | Heather DiFranco

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