Brandi Russell Discusses Joining Balch & Bingham as Chief Diversity Officer with Law360 Pulse

Brandi Russell, chief diversity & inclusion officer and director of talent management, was recently featured in Law360 Pulse where she discussed her new role leading diversity and talent recruitment strategy at Balch & Bingham.

In the article, “Balch & Bingham Creates New Diversity Officer Role,” Brandi shared with Law360 her plans and goals for her new position at Balch, and her commitment to sustaining the diversity efforts she worked to foster during her previous role in law school admissions at The University of Alabama School of Law.

“This opportunity was exciting to me, because it gives me an opportunity to combine two areas of experience - diversity & inclusion and student recruitment and development," Brandi said. "Balch created a leadership position that recognizes that diversity, equity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of talent recruitment, development and  retention — the intersection of these disciplines is exciting to me and a place where I believe I can make a real impact.”

As chief diversity & inclusion officer and director of talent management, Brandi will work alongside firm leadership and its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council to lead the firm’s diversity strategy, addressing opportunities to enhance diversity and inclusion at every level. In addition, she will expand recruitment and retention initiatives with a focus on next generation talent. Brandi will also direct the implementation of the firm’s professional development program to ensure attorneys have the resources needed to achieve their career goals and deliver greater value to clients.