Mayer Brown Executive and Leadership Team

Allen Gilbert, the Global Chief Financial Officer at Mayer Brown, manages the firm's worldwide financial health and capital allocation strategies. Gilbert oversees the firm's fiscal planning, ensuring that resources support the expansion of legal services across four continents. The Global Chief Financial Officer drives financial reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance, providing the Board with the insights necessary for strategic decision-making. Allen Gilbert also monitors the profitability of diverse practice areas, focusing on the firm's signature strength in the global financial services industry. By optimizing the firm's balance sheet and managing international tax structures, Gilbert secures the financial stability required for long-term growth. This leadership role involves coordinating with regional finance teams to maintain a unified fiscal approach. Through rigorous financial oversight, Gilbert ensures that the firm remains well-positioned to advise the world's leading companies on their most complex deals and disputes.

Brian Schare, the Chief Operating Officer at Mayer Brown, directs the firm's internal operational infrastructure to support high-stakes litigation and complex global transactions. Schare manages the integration of cross-practice workflows, ensuring that the firm's one-firm culture remains consistent across all international regions. By optimizing resource allocation and streamlining administrative processes, the Chief Operating Officer enhances the efficiency of legal teams serving the global financial services industry. Brian Schare also collaborates with the Board to align operational capabilities with long-term growth objectives. Through the implementation of scalable management systems, Schare drives the firm's ability to handle massive, multi-jurisdictional legal matters. This leadership role focuses on maintaining the operational backbone necessary for the firm to function as a seamless entity, ultimately securing the firm's competitive advantage in the global legal market while supporting the delivery of superior client outcomes.

Evette Pastoriza, the Chief Information Officer at Mayer Brown, architects the firm's global digital infrastructure to protect sensitive client data during complex legal disputes. Pastoriza oversees the deployment of advanced cybersecurity protocols and legal technology platforms that enable secure collaboration across the firm's offices in major financial centers. The Chief Information Officer drives digital transformation initiatives, ensuring that legal teams possess the tools required for data-intensive litigation and transaction management. Evette Pastoriza also manages the firm's technology budget and vendor relationships to maintain high-performance systems. By integrating sophisticated analytical software into the firm's daily operations, Pastoriza supports the delivery of creative, data-driven legal solutions. This leadership role ensures that the firm's technological capabilities match the complexity of the global financial services sector, providing a secure and efficient environment for lawyers to execute high-stakes work for international clients.

Allan Thompson, the Chief Administrative Officer at Mayer Brown, executes the firm's administrative strategy to ensure seamless support for legal professionals across all global regions. Thompson oversees facilities management, procurement, and internal service delivery, creating an environment conducive to high-level legal work. The Chief Administrative Officer drives the implementation of firm-wide policies that uphold the one-firm culture, ensuring consistency in service standards from London to Hong Kong. Allan Thompson also manages the firm's real estate portfolio and office operations, aligning physical infrastructure with the needs of a global law firm. By streamlining administrative functions, Thompson reduces operational friction, allowing lawyers to focus entirely on complex transactions and litigation. This leadership role supports the firm's commitment to excellence by maintaining high-quality professional environments. Through effective administrative governance, Thompson ensures that the firm's internal operations remain as sophisticated as the legal counsel provided to clients.