Client Events Manager

Morrison & Foerster, LLP • New York, NY

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This role functions as a lead advisor for complex and high-visibility events while also supporting the broader Client Events portfolio. The Manager is accountable for event strategy, execution quality, budget stewardship, and stakeholder confidence, and plays a key role in scaling the Firm’s events capability through mentorship, process development, and cross-functional partnership. This role is distinguished by independent decision-making, event ownership, and functional leadership, while partnering closely with Marketing and Client Events leadership on firmwide priorities and marquee programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive event management experience, with law firm or professional services background strongly preferred.
• Proven track record leading complex, high-visibility events from concept through execution, with the ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities.
• Confident, polished communicator with the interpersonal presence to advise and build trust with attorneys, partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail across logistics, communications, and execution, with strong troubleshooting abilities and sound judgment under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk, make confident decisions in high-pressure situations, and serve as an effective escalation point during live events.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior team members in a professional services environment, with a track record of building team capability and fostering collaboration.
• Proficiency in event-related technology; prior Salesforce experience preferred, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality of firm information at all times.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours and during weekends, as required by event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of a diverse portfolio of client events — including large-scale programs, CLE seminars, private dinners, and receptions — across all offices, managing logistics, venue selection, vendor negotiations, and on-site execution.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to attorneys, practice leadership, and Marketing colleagues on event strategy, format, audience, investment, and execution approach.
• Develop innovative event concepts and agendas aligned with practice group priorities and firmwide business development goals, ensuring every event drives measurable client engagement.
• Build and manage event budgets and timelines, including detailed run-of-show documents, and independently oversee multiple concurrent events of varying complexity.
• Act as the escalation point during live events, resolving issues in real time, and lead post-event analysis — including ROI measurement and stakeholder feedback — to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Marketing and Business Development teams to align events with strategic objectives, managing invitation workflows, RSVP tracking, follow-up communications, and Salesforce campaign maintenance.
• Mentor and coach junior team members on judgment, stakeholder management, and execution excellence, while contributing to workload prioritization across the Client Events team.
• Drive the ongoing development of team processes, tools, templates, and best practices to scale the Firm's events capability and maintain consistency and quality across the portfolio.

Benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree