Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training (Litigation & Trial)

About the role

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. The firm is a market leader in major financial and business centers around the world, investing in people, committing to innovation, and focusing on the future to empower employees to build incredible careers and thrive as exceptional professionals in a supportive culture. The Professional Development Manager – Attorney Training is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm, collaborating with senior leaders, committees, and other firm stakeholders to enhance curricula and support training initiatives, while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including Global Department Chairs (GDCs), Practice Group Chairs (PGCs), and Practice Group Management Teams (PGMTs), providing strategic subject matter expertise on lawyer training priorities, resource allocation, and alignment with firm and practice group goals. This role will support the TACE Committee and Litigation & Trial Department GDCs and PGCs in developing and executing Litigation & Trial-related training for lawyers. This may include Litigation & Trial boot camp, practice group retreats, and the firm's controversy skills programs such as persuasive writing, e-Discovery, deposition training, and trial advocacy programs. This role will be located in either our New York, Washington