Rebecca Voake

Provide strategic business development and marketing consulting for law firms and professional services organisations. Focus areas include developing data-driven growth strategies, enhancing client engagement, improving brand visibility, and creating persuasive marketing materials and presentations that align with business objectives.

Managed a U.S. marketing and business development team at a leading global law firm, spearheading growth for the Entertainment, Sports and Media practice and the 750-lawyer Litigation group. Collaborated with leadership and key stakeholders to elevate the firm's market profile through legal rankings, industry awards, high-impact thought leadership, and innovative, data-driven business development strategies.

Led the global marketing team at the world’s largest litigation firm during a period of rapid international expansion and revenue growth. Directed business development initiatives across Europe, Asia and Latin America, and managed the firm’s market positioning through data-driven strategies supporting website development, brand enhancement, client engagement, and media relations.

Supported marketing and business development initiatives, including legal directory submissions, lawyer biographies, marketing materials, website updates, and client events. Gathered and analysed market intelligence for pitches/RFPs. Assisted PR team with drafting press releases and media tracking. Managed logistics for lawyer professional development programmes.

Supported logistics for the firm's first-year associate recruiting programme, including coordinating candidate interviews, panels, receptions, and luncheons. Analysed recruiting data and implemented declination surveys to guide future recruitment strategies. Planned logistics for the firm's Summer Associate Programme, including firm-wide social events.

Planned and managed all summer associate recruiting events, including interviews, panels, receptions, and social activities. Tracked and reported on offer acceptance and declination rates. Oversaw the “Real Life Experiences” professional development programme for summer associates.

Supported lawyers during all phases of the litigation process: conducted client research; managed document organisation, analysis, and production in preparation for motions, depositions, and trial.

Processed and billed endorsements and renewal insurance policies, conducted loss analyses, and audited client claims. Performed competitive assessments of insurance packages to enhance market positioning and updated the company website layout. (This was a summer internship over the course of three summers during college.)