As Chief Attorney Talent Officer, Melanie leads the firm’s attorney talent strategy across key stages of the attorney lifecycle, focusing on the growth, performance, and engagement of attorneys and patent agents firm wide. She provides strategic leadership in professional development, performance management, compensation, mentoring, and coaching. Melanie collaborates closely with firm leadership to ensure that attorney talent initiatives align with the firm’s business goals and values.

Since joining Mintz in 2006, Melanie has assumed increasing responsibility within the firm’s Attorney Development and Human Resources departments, including serving as Senior Manager of Attorney Development. She brings over a decade of experience in legal talent management and deep knowledge of the Am Law 100 market.

Prior to joining Mintz, Melanie worked in the Human Resources Department at another Am Law 100 firm. Outside of the office, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.