David Sheppard

David Sheppard currently serves as the Director of Business Development and Marketing at Sidley Austin LLP, where responsibilities include leading a team of approximately 60 professionals to support the marketing and business development efforts for 2,200 lawyers across various practice groups. With experience in directing business development initiatives for Sidley's Global Litigation Group and implementing strategies such as a client feedback program and centralized proposal team, David has been influential in enhancing the firm's outreach and effectiveness. Prior experience includes roles as an associate attorney, in-house litigation counsel, and an educator, complemented by advanced degrees in law and business from the University of Iowa, as well as a Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Xavier University.