Sophie Finnerty

Sophie Finnerty is an accomplished Senior Business Development Manager at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP since November 2022, specializing in the firm's Private Equity and M&A groups. Prior to this role, Sophie served as Market Manager for Transactions at McDermott Will & Emery, where leadership in business development encompassed multiple practices within the Transactions Group. Earlier experience includes significant positions at Proskauer Rose LLP, including New Business & Content Manager, where Sophie developed and implemented strategic marketing campaigns, and Business Development Manager for the Investment Management Group. An internship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay provided early professional experience. Sophie holds a B.A. in English and Philosophy from Connecticut College and studied abroad at IES Paris.