Clark Hill Names Kate Pearch as New Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer
ATLANTA, November 4, 2026 — International law firm Clark Hill announced today that Kate Pearch has joined the firm as Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer. Pearch will lead strategic marketing initiatives and global brand positioning, as well as business development, from the firm’s Atlanta office. Clark Hill entered the Atlanta market in 2024, tripling its size in two years, and has solidified its position as a go-to firm in the Southeast region. The decision to base an executive member of the firm’s leadership in Atlanta reflects the firm’s commitment to growing its Southeast regional presence.
“Kate brings an exceptional combination of business development expertise, forward-planning, and leadership experience to Clark Hill,” said John Hensien, Chief Executive Officer of the firm. “Her appointment reflects our commitment to investing in the people and resources that support our continued growth. We’re pleased to welcome her to the team.”
Pearch most recently served as Chief Business Development Officer at Taft Stettinius & Hollister where she led firmwide business development and market growth efforts. Prior to that, she was Chief Strategy Officer at Morris, Manning & Martin, overseeing marketing, public relations, client development, and communications functions. Her experience leading strategic growth initiatives and working closely with law firm leadership will be instrumental as Clark Hill continues to strengthen its market position and expand its client relationships nationally and internationally.
“Clark Hill has built a strong foundation for growth, with exceptional talent, a broad platform, and a clear commitment to client service that underscores its incredible culture,” said Pearch. “I am excited to partner with firm leadership and colleagues across the organization to elevate the firm’s market presence, deepen client relationships, and pursue new opportunities for growth.”
Pearch succeeds Susan Collier, who is retiring after serving as Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer for over eight years. Collier led the firm’s Marketing function during a transformational time of growth. She joined the firm in 2017 and assumed the CMBDO role one year later.
“We are enormously grateful to Susan for her phenomenal service and leadership over the past nine years. During a period of remarkable growth and transformation for Clark Hill, Susan played an essential role in building and integrating our business development, marketing and communications capabilities across the United States and internationally,” Hensien said. “Her guidance, collaboration, and dedication to the firm’s success have left a lasting mark on our organization. We thank her for her extraordinary contributions and wish her all the best.”
Clark Hill is an international law firm with more than 800 attorneys and professionals serving clients across a broad range of industries and legal disciplines. The firm combines multidisciplinary legal capabilities with innovative service delivery models to help clients achieve practical business outcomes in an increasingly complex global marketplace.
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