Michael J. O'Neill, SVP and General Counsel, Lenovo Corporation:
"Insight and judgment are two of the most rare yet critical skills required for global legal management - Leigh Dance has been blessed with both."
Nat Slavin, former Publisher, Inside Counsel:
"Leigh is the rare industry insider whose access to the upper echelon of leadership is a testimony to the intrinsic value she provides. She has a seat at the table because her insights and perspective are on the leading edge of the change curve."
Derek Benton, Managing Director, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Int'l:
"Leigh is a trusted advisor and business partner whose expertise in the legal services markets are unique. She has ensured the success of our Counsel to Counsel series over 5 years by establishing a following in the major cities in Europe, North America and Asia."
Helena Samaha, former Group Head of Legal, Virgin Management Ltd., now DLA partner:
"There is a substantial gap between how law firms and corporate counsel function, and Leigh's understanding has successfully bridged that gap " she is an effective facilitator. She compares and contrasts legal industries across different jurisdictions with ease, where both practices and the law itself can vary greatly."
Mary K Young, CMO (2000-2006) of Howrey LLP:
"Leigh Dance provided marketing strategy and implementation for six years as our firm opened its first four offices in Europe. She was an invaluable partner to the firm leadership and to me with her deep understanding of European and global clients and competition, her ability to work effectively across many cultures, and her ability to create an innovative, well-integrated marketing and business development plan."
Susan Benjamin, (former) Director of Marketing, Schulte Roth & Zabel:
"Leigh Dance is the consummate consultant. In helping us with our London launch, she gently guided us through the opportunities and challenges."
Michael Clarkson, Publisher, Practical Law Company:
"Leigh is highly attuned to the feel and aims of the organizations within the legal services market. She is great at spotting potential connections."
Rita Menz, (former) Director of Marketing, Patterson Belknap:
"Leigh Dance of ELD is the "go to" person for understanding how legal services are awarded to law firms worldwide. She complements her knowledge of the global legal environment with highly creative ideas for law firm clients."
