Manatt Executive and Leadership Team

Gillian Turner, the Chief Financial Officer at Manatt, directs all fiscal planning and financial reporting for the firm. Overseeing the capital structure, the Chief Financial Officer ensures the firm maintains a strong balance sheet to support ongoing growth across all national offices. Gillian Turner architects financial strategies that optimize profitability for the firm's diverse practice areas. By managing complex budgeting processes, the Chief Financial Officer provides the necessary data for strategic decision-making at the executive level. This leadership role involves monitoring market trends to mitigate financial risks associated with large-scale legal and consulting engagements. The Chief Financial Officer also manages relationships with financial institutions to ensure liquidity for firm-wide initiatives. Through precise fiscal management, the Chief Financial Officer supports the firm's commitment to delivering high-value results for Fortune 500 clients. The Chief Financial Officer maintains the firm's financial integrity through rigorous oversight.

Erin Rotgin, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Manatt, directs talent acquisition and professional development strategies across the firm. Overseeing the recruitment of top-tier legal and consulting talent, the Chief Human Resources Officer ensures the firm maintains a workforce capable of serving sophisticated clients. Erin Rotgin architects programs that foster employee engagement and retention within the firm's offices in California, New York, and Chicago. By implementing performance management systems, the Chief Human Resources Officer aligns individual contributions with the firm's overarching mission. This leadership role involves cultivating an inclusive culture that attracts diverse expertise across various industry sectors. The Chief Human Resources Officer also collaborates with the Board to design compensation structures that remain competitive in the national market. Through strategic workforce planning, the Chief Human Resources Officer ensures the firm possesses the human capital required to sustain long-term growth and excellence.

Benjamin Chu, the Managing Director at Manatt, directs high-level operational strategies across the firm's diverse practice areas. Overseeing the integration of legal and consulting services, the Managing Director ensures alignment with the needs of Fortune 500 and middle-market clients. Benjamin Chu architects growth initiatives that leverage the firm's presence in California, New York, and Washington, D.C. By coordinating cross-functional teams, the Managing Director maintains the firm's competitive edge in complex regulatory environments. This leadership role involves refining service delivery models to support emerging companies. Through rigorous oversight of firm-wide performance metrics, the Managing Director secures long-term stability. The Managing Director also collaborates with the Board to implement policies that enhance client outcomes. Ultimately, the Managing Director fosters a culture of excellence that defines the firm's reputation in the national legal landscape.

Heide Bajnrauh, the Managing Director at Manatt, manages internal business operations and firm-wide infrastructure. Focusing on the optimization of administrative workflows, the Managing Director streamlines processes across the firm's offices in Chicago, Albany, and beyond. Heide Bajnrauh executes operational plans that support the firm's sophisticated client base. By managing resource allocation, the Managing Director ensures that legal teams possess the necessary tools for high-stakes litigation and consulting projects. This leadership role involves identifying efficiencies that reduce overhead while maintaining premium service standards. The Managing Director works closely with other executives to align operational capacity with market demand. Through the implementation of scalable systems, the Managing Director supports the firm's expansion into new industry sectors. The Managing Director consistently drives operational excellence to ensure the firm remains a leader in the legal and consulting market.