Andy Colon, JD
About Andy Colon, JD
Andy Colon, JD, serves as the Chief Legal Talent Officer at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law and has extensive experience in legal talent management and organizational development.
Work at Arnold & Porter
Andy Colon serves as the Chief Legal Talent Officer at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on legal talent management and development within the firm. His responsibilities include aligning talent management initiatives with the firm's business strategy and addressing the evolving demands of the legal industry. His work is centered in the Washington DC-Baltimore area, where he contributes to the firm's commitment to fostering a diverse and skilled legal workforce.
Education and Expertise
Andy Colon earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University at Buffalo School of Law, where he studied from 1991 to 1994. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science, graduating Summa Cum Laude from SUNY Brockport between 1987 and 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in legal talent management and organizational development.
Background in Legal Recruitment
Andy Colon has extensive experience in legal recruitment and talent management. Before joining Arnold & Porter, he served as Chief Talent Officer at Thompson Hine LLP from 2015 to 2021. His earlier roles include Director of Legal Recruiting and Development at Dickstein Shapiro LLP from 2013 to 2015 and Senior Manager of Professional Development and Attorney Recruiting at the same firm from 2010 to 2013. His career began at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he worked as a Trial Attorney from 1996 to 2000.
Achievements in Talent Management
Throughout his career, Andy Colon has developed innovative talent management initiatives that align with business strategies and address the demands of the legal profession. His strong background in organizational development has contributed to effective talent management strategies, enhancing the capabilities of the legal teams he has worked with. His bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish further supports his ability to communicate in diverse environments.