Marianne Merritt Talbot

Marianne Merritt Talbot has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Marianne is currently the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Bailey & Glasser, LLP since April 2021. Marianne also holds the role of Founding Member of the Washington, D.C. Chapter at Chief, a position they have held since May 2021.

Previously, Talbot worked at Blank Rome LLP from August 2016 to March 2021, where they served as a Business Development Professional, Executive Coach, and Alumni Program Lead. During their tenure, they provided business development strategy, executive coaching, and thought leadership creation to support the success of the firm and its attorneys. Marianne also played an active role in various committees, including Diversity & Inclusion and Well-Being.

Before joining Blank Rome LLP, Talbot served as the Interim Executive Director of the Child Welfare Organizing Project (CWOP) in East Harlem from February 2016 to December 2016. CWOP is a nonprofit organization focused on advocating for children and families affected by the child protection system in New York City.

Marianne also gained experience as the Chief Marketing Manager at Bentham IMF from 2014 to 2015, where they worked with law firms, companies, and individuals in litigation funding. In addition, they owned their own consulting firm, ESQ Consulting, from December 2009 to August 2014.

Other notable roles in Talbot's career include serving as a Senior Attorney at Zetlin & De Chiara LLP from March 2006 to May 2007, a Senior Trial Attorney at Hirschkop & Associates, PC from 1993 to 2007, and a Senior Associate at Storch Amini PC from March 2002 to December 2003.

Furthermore, Talbot has served as a Member of the Virginia State Ethics Grievance Committee from 2001 to 2002.

Overall, Talbot brings a wealth of experience in marketing, business development, coaching, and advocacy to their current role at Bailey & Glasser, LLP.

Marianne Merritt Talbot has a diverse education history. Marianne obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude degree in Litigation, Civil and Constitutional Rights from the American University Washington College of Law. Additionally, Marianne pursued an Executive Certificate in Diversity Coaching, which is ICF-Accredited, from the Howard University School of Business in 2020.

For their undergraduate studies, Marianne attended the University at Albany, SUNY, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, magna cum laude. Marianne'sfields of study were Political Science and Women's Studies.

Marianne also obtained several professional certifications related to their legal career. Marianne was admitted to the New York State Unified Court System in 2002, the Supreme Court of the United States in 1999, the Bar Association of the District of Columbia in 1997, and the Supreme Court of Virginia in 1993.

In terms of secondary education, Marianne attended The Bronx High School of Science, although the specific degree or field of study completed there is not mentioned.