Janet Herman is the founder and leader of the firm's Attorney Development Group providing strategic direction in the training, development, and engagement of the firm's 1000+ attorneys in its offices world-wide. As the Director of Attorney Development, Ms. Herman creates, implements, and assesses firmwide attorney development programs and initiatives, including those related to attorney engagement, training, mentoring, advancement, and performance management.

From 1985 to 2000, Ms. Herman was a practicing corporate lawyer and served as Of Counsel in the Palo Alto office of Morrison & Foerster. Her practice focused on corporate and securities law, representing emerging high-technology companies, on a wide range of matters, including venture financing, public financing, and mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Herman was an expert in the areas of executive compensation, employee stock plans, and public company reporting.