Claire Nash
About Claire Nash
Claire Nash is a Professional Development Specialist currently employed at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, D.C. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the College of Charleston and has a diverse background in education and finance.
Professional Development Specialist at Arnold & Porter
Claire Nash currently serves as a Professional Development Specialist at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the professional growth and development of employees within the firm. Her responsibilities include designing and implementing training programs, as well as supporting the firm's commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence.
Education and Academic Background
Claire Nash earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree from the College of Charleston, where she studied Accounting and Related Services from 2012 to 2016. This academic foundation provided her with essential skills in finance and business management, which she has applied throughout her professional career.
Previous Experience in Education and Finance
Before her current role, Claire Nash worked as an ESL Teacher at Nakprasith School in Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, from 2017 to 2018. She also held various positions at the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), including Member Services Coordinator from 2019 to 2022, Assistant Director for Finance and Member Services from 2022 to 2023, and briefly as Associate Director for Finance and Member Services in 2023. Additionally, she worked as a Staff Accountant and Financial Assistant at Washington Office Interiors from 2014 to 2017.
Career Progression and Roles
Claire Nash's career has involved a progression through various roles in finance and member services. After her initial position as a Financial Assistant, she advanced to Staff Accountant and then transitioned to NALP, where she took on increasing responsibilities, culminating in her role as Associate Director for Finance and Member Services. This trajectory reflects her expertise in finance and commitment to professional development.