Mercedes LeGrand

Mercedes leads Raines’ Industrial and Emerging Technology practice and co-leads Raines’ Aerospace, Defense and Government Services practice. She draws from her direct industry experience to find game-changing leaders for her F1000 clients across a variety of C-level functions. Mercedes is especially passionate about the intersections between technology and defense, and about recruiting exceptional female and minority talent to the industry. In her free time, Mercedes is a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children in the cities of Alexandria and Arlington, VA, where she serves as a direct voice for children in the juvenile court system.