Kathryn Whitaker

Kathryn Whitaker is the Chief Marketing Officer of Burr & Forman LLP. She works closely with firm management and practice group leaders to develop and implement marketing and business development plans, while overseeing efforts to facilitate cross-office and cross-practice collaboration for the benefit of firm clients. Kathryn also manages branding and marketing strategy, including communications, media, and public relations.

Her past roles include leading the marketing function for regional law firms based in North Carolina and South Carolina and overseeing the business development efforts for the Southeast region of a global law firm. Additionally, Kathryn’s background includes recruiting and consulting with Calibrate Legal, helping law firms achieve superior business results through the strategic use of people, processes, and technology. She is a champion for organizational excellence and driving measurable business impact.

Kathryn is a past member of the Legal Marketing Association Board of Directors and previously served as President of the organization’s Southeast Region. She is currently an appointed member of the Mount Pleasant Culture, Arts & Pride Commission; on the Steering Committee of Women United for Trident United Way; and a Dream Team member with Seacoast Church.