Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes new US Chief People and Development Officer

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Julie Tran, who is highly experienced in the areas of talent management, human resources and recruitment, has joined the firm as its US Chief People and Development Officer.

Based in Houston, Julie will oversee and manage the firm's recruiting, legal talent management, talent development, human resources and office administration teams. She will also work closely with firm leaders on various strategic initiatives to enhance the employee experience, foster an inclusive workplace where people feel valued and respected and drive innovation across all people-related functions.

Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright's US Managing Partner, said:

"Our people-first culture prioritizes authenticity, collaboration and client service with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Julie's strategic oversight of our talent initiatives will promote our business principles of quality, unity and integrity while building on the culture of which we are so proud."

Julie joins the firm from Vinson & Elkins where she served as the Senior Director of Talent, leading a team of business professionals in implementing global strategic talent initiatives for coaching, learning and development, employee relations, talent management, succession planning, well-being, diversity, equity and inclusion and alumni relations. She has significant experience executing talent strategies aligned with business objectives, specifically related to performance management and people experience initiatives.

Stacey Martinez, Norton Rose Fulbright's US Chief Operating Officer, commented:

"Julie has an exceptional track record of creating and implementing comprehensive and effective talent strategies, particularly in relation to development and retention. Her leadership will benefit both our talent and the business, as we know our people are our greatest assets."

Julie's addition enhances the global law firm's impressive roster of women leaders, with women making up 44% of its US Management Committee and of 80% of its C-suite, which also includes Chief Client Value and Innovation Officer Christy Bentz, Chief Information Officer Alexis Collins, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer Emily Rogers and Chief Financial Officer Simon Wainwright.

Julie, who has extensive experience in building high-performing teams and strengthening organizational culture, said:

"I am passionate about leading an integrated people strategy that empowers our talent, encourages innovation and fosters a culture of curiosity, courage and kindness. Norton Rose Fulbright's unwavering dedication to its people inspires me and excites me to contribute to the firm's continued growth and success as a leading global law firm."

Julie earned her bachelor's degree in marketing and management summa cum laude from the University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business. She is a member of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) Asian American and Pacific Islander Affinity Group, the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals and the Professional Development Consortium.