Advancing Diversity
across the Legal Profession

About Us

Partnering with you to navigate the ever-changing legal industry landscape. Chief Legal Executive is a multi-dimensional consulting, media and events firm designed specifically to advance the careers of attorneys and the organizations they serve. Through direct engagement and high-level professional development, Chief Legal Executive is changing the landscape of the legal profession.

Our History

For nearly 20 years, Chief Legal Executive (CLE) has played a pivotal role in the legal community through career development initiatives that engage and mentor women attorneys and attorneys of color.

Working with high-performing attorneys at some of the country’s largest law firms, CLE has earned a reputation for insightful, innovative leadership development programs and media platforms that enhance profitability and deliver career-changing results.

Many of the country’s top in-house counsel at Fortune 500 companies can trace their career progression to one or more CLE-led programs.

From its initial incarnation as a training and events resource for law firms, CLE has expanded to include customized leadership development programs focusing on diversity for some of the largest companies in America.

From networking and training initiatives, to individualized coaching and mentoring, CLE has helped shape and influence the careers of some of the most prominent Black legal executives in the country.

Now, as corporations are being challenged to operate more inclusively and law firms are working to better reflect the demands of their clients, CLE is once again on the leading edge, creating innovative platforms to serve the unique demands of the legal industry.

Our Founder

Lloyd M Johnson

Lloyd’s passion lies in working with leaders who are hungry to learn and grow in the capacity of an executive coach and facilitator with forums and executive leadership retreats.

Lloyd’s thoughtful courage and engaging personality enable his clients to go to the next level as he challenges them with inquiry, powerful questions, and intuitive perceptions all in the service of helping them be their best.

Meet the Team

  • Jandie Smith Turner

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Catherine McGregor

    Director of Professional Development

  • Kristina White

    Executive Director

  • Edwin Pineda

    Artistic Director

  • Tinnie Easter

    Executive Assistant