Diane Downs

Diane Downs has a diverse range of work experience in the legal field. Diane most recently worked at Morrison & Foerster LLP as the Chief Legal Talent Officer, a role they began in February 2017. Prior to that, they were the Director of Attorney Recruiting at the same firm from June 2016 to January 2017. Before joining Morrison & Foerster, Diane held the position of Chief Recruiting & Professional Development Officer at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP from February 2015 to June 2016. Diane also served as the Director of Attorney Development at the firm from August 2010 to February 2015. Diane's earlier experience includes being the Firmwide Manager, Attorney Relations at Paul Hastings from January 2007 to August 2010, and the Associate Dean for Career Planning & Placement at the University of Pennsylvania Law School from July 2003 to December 2006. Diane began their career as the Assistant Dean for the Office of Career Services at the University of Chicago Law School in June 1999 and held this position until June 2003.

Diane Downs' education history includes a JD degree in Law from Harvard Law School. Diane also obtained a BA degree in History and Philosophy from the University at Buffalo.