Managing Director
Sally King
Sally King is a seasoned international executive known for her expertise in global operations, strategic planning, and merger integration within the professional services industry. With more than 30 years of experience, Ms. King has navigated complex challenges and orchestrated transformative initiatives for both law firms and major corporations, consistently driving profitability and productivity enhancements.
Having served in key leadership roles at prestigious organizations such as General Electric, NYNEX, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, Ms. King has honed her skills in firm leadership succession planning, merger integration, corporate governance, talent management and operations.
Ms. King’s strategic foresight and hands-on approach are key to reshaping organizational structures, driving cultural transformations, and fostering innovation amid dynamic industry landscapes.
Ms. King joins The Alexander Group as a member of the advisory and consulting team, expanding the firm’s ability to serve clients through team and executive assessment, advisory, and consulting strategies.
“My decades-long relationship with John Lamar and Jane Howze, both as a client, a placement and as a friend, makes joining The Alexander Group an absolute pleasure for me. Throughout my career, I have been so proud of the people I have mentored and the success of the leadership at the organizations I have coached. This is a natural next step and I am certain together we will offer a wealth of solutions in all aspects of legal industry operations, business and talent development, operational challenges, as well as coaching support for firm leadership."
Education
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Columbia University Graduate School of Business
MBA
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Croydon College
National Diploma, Business Administration and Management
Recent Articles
Successfully Integrating Business Services When Law Firms Merge
Throughout 2024, we witnessed a record number of law firm mergers. Conventional wisdom dictates law firms combine because “scale is important,” and a merger is one way to leverage practices, expand geographies, and supplement areas of expertise. We hear from law firm leaders, “This merger will provide us greater geographical reach and expanded practices, “Our
The Emerging Power of the CIO Role in Law Firms: Shaping The Legal Future
We discuss the evolving role of CIOs in law firms, highlighting their shift from technical experts to strategic leaders.
Board Member Resignation: How to Navigate Corporate Governance Crisis
The Alexander Group advises on responding to a full board resignation, emphasizing urgency, communication, and understanding voting structures.
Five Questions With Extraordinary Leaders
The Alexander Group, recognized as one of the country’s top CEO executive search firm, presents “Five Questions With Outstanding Leaders,” our interview series with visionary industry leaders. In this installment, Managing Director Sally King interviews Michael Caplan, COO of Lowenstein Sandler, discussing leadership style and advice for those seeking a Chief Operating Officer role at a