As Freshfields’ Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer, Katherine D’Urso leads the firm’s global business development and marketing function from New York. Since joining in December 2021, she has been instrumental in aligning the firm’s marketing and business development strategy with its broader business objectives, ensuring seamless integration across practices and geographies. 

With over 25 years of senior experience in marketing, branding, and business development in professional services, Katherine brings a strong track record of driving growth and enhancing client engagement. Her leadership focuses on delivering a strategic, coordinated approach that supports the firm’s global platform and reinforces its position as a leader in the transatlantic legal market.

Katherine’s emphasis on collaboration and alignment ensures that the marketing and business development team operates in lockstep with the firm’s leadership and fee earners. Her strategic vision helps to propel Freshfields’ momentum in key markets, supporting the firm’s ambitious goals and reinforcing its commitment to excellence across all areas of client service.