Michael Byrd

Michael Byrd has a diverse work experience spanning over 17 years. Michael is currently working as the Director of Financial Systems and Planning at Jenner & Block since November 2020. Prior to that, they worked as a Consultant (Independent Contractor) at HBR Consulting from August 2020 to November 2020.

From 2016 to 2020, Michael held various roles at Baker McKenzie, including Global Process Owner - Quote-to-Cash, where they were responsible for establishing and monitoring standard revenue processes across all Baker McKenzie locations. Michael also served as the Director of Financial Operations - North America during this time.

Before joining Baker McKenzie, they worked as a Principal at Soar Legal Consulting, where they provided consulting services to law firms on pricing, legal project management, client/matter profitability, and business development activities.

Michael has also served as the Director of Law Firm Management at Accenture from June 2013 to May 2014 and worked at Mayer Brown as the Director of Pricing Strategy and Legal Project Management and Assistant Director of Pricing Strategy and Analysis from 2010 to 2013.

Michael'searlier experiences include working as a Consultant at Baker & McKenzie, Finance Director at Baker & McKenzie, Controller at Schiff Hardin LLP, and Director of Finance at Much Shelist.

Overall, Michael Byrd has a strong background in financial operations, pricing strategy, legal project management, and consulting within the legal industry.

Michael Byrd attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1986 to 1990, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy. Michael also participated in the Summer Institute in Negotiation at Northwestern University, though the timing is not specified.