In this capacity, the Specialist, Business Development will: Work with attorneys and business development team members to draft and produce high-quality pitches, proposals and RFP responses; Develop and maintain marketing materials, including practice descriptions, web content, attorney bios and experience lists; Daily track company fundraises and other corporate transactions, surface firm-wide connections to such companies and coordinate outreach; Maintain a database of corporate transactional targets; Coordinate submissions for legal directories, awards and rankings relevant to the firm's industry-focused practices; Manage sponsorships and partnerships, ensuring the firm maximizes benefits and return on investment; Conduct research on clients, prospects and competitors to support meetings and cross-selling opportunities; Collaborate with the events team and attorneys to plan and execute client events, seminars and webinars. Maintain key contact mailing lists; Assist with client team initiatives; Work with the marketing and communications teams on media relations, editorial projects, design and digital marketing initiatives; Build knowledge of Firm practice areas to effectively support marketing strategies; Contribute to department-wide efforts to improve business development processes and functions; and.