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Kate Pearch

Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer

Kate Pearch serves as Clark Hill’s Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, leading the firm’s marketing, business development, communications, public relations, client development, and branding initiatives.

Working closely with firm leadership and attorneys across the organization, she develops and implements strategies that drive client growth, enhance market visibility, strengthen client relationships, and support the firm’s long-term strategic objectives. With more than 20 years of law firm leadership experience, Kate brings a proven track record of aligning business development, communications, and strategic planning to support firmwide growth and innovation.

Kate is active in her community, including serving on the Atlanta Women’s Foundation Board of Directors, where she helped develop the Inspire Atlanta women’s leadership program.

Education

B.S., University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2001, Advertising

Organizations

Atlanta Women’s Foundation

  • Board Director

Young Men’s Service League

  • Community Relations Chair, Dunwoody, Georgia Chapter

Speaking Engagements

  • “Executive Impact: Converting Intention into Action,” Legal Marketing Association Southeast Conference (2025)
  • “Atlanta: A Global City on the Rise,” World Services Group Americas Conference (2025)
  • “Moneyball – Using Intelligence, Marketing & Communications to Find Legal Talent,” Legal Marketing Association National Conference (2025)
  • “Executive Communication on Crises and Controversial Social Issues: Leadership Lessons and Opportunities,” Legal Marketing Association Southeast Conference (2024)
  • “Client Service – Bridging the Gap Between Expectations and Delivery,” Legal Lift Conference (2024)
  • “Building an Effective, Flexible Strategy for Your Law Firm,” Legal Marketing 2.0 Podcast (2023)
  • “The Role of Legal Marketing in Driving Change,” Passle’s CMO Podcast (2022)
  • “Creating a Living, Breathing Strategic Plan,” Law Firm Marketing Catalyst Podcast (2019)

Publications

  • “Closing the Say-Do Gap: Five Essentials for Standout Client Experience,” Legal Sales and Service Organization Insights (2025)
  • “Building Trust to Engage & Grow Your Team,” The Daily Huddle (2022)

The Clark Hill approach is equally pragmatic and growth-minded, which is why we understand our clients’ toughest business challenges. Our multidisciplinary, global team of advisors focuses on smart legal solutions, delivered simply.

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