Heather Day Di Franco
About Heather Day Di Franco
Heather Day Di Franco serves as the Director of Professional Development at Benesch, where she designs and implements skills training for Practice Group Leaders. With a background in law and extensive experience in career services, she actively supports various initiatives aimed at professional growth within the legal community.
Work at Benesch Law
Heather Day Di Franco serves as the Director of Professional Development at Benesch Law since 2020. In this role, she designs and implements skills training specifically for Practice Group Leaders. Her responsibilities include enhancing the professional growth of attorneys through creative thinking and advising. She actively supports various initiatives such as the Women's Initiative, Associate Development Committee, and Mentoring Programs within the firm.
Previous Experience in Legal Education
Prior to her current position, Heather held several roles in legal education. She worked at Case Western Reserve University School of Law as the Director of Career Communications & Outreach from 2010 to 2013 and as the Assistant Director of Career Services from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she served as the Director of the Office of Career Strategy & Employment at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law from 2013 to 2019.
Experience at Thomson West
Heather worked at Thomson West as a Senior Attorney Editor from 2002 to 2007. This role contributed to her expertise in legal publishing and editing, enhancing her skills in system design and productivity.
Education and Qualifications
Heather earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, completing her studies from 1998 to 2001. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, cum laude, from Baldwin-Wallace College, which she completed from 1994 to 1998. In 2019, she obtained a Training & Development Certificate from Cleveland State University.
Professional Affiliations
Heather has been involved with NALP as a Member and Former Board Member since 2007. This engagement reflects her commitment to professional development within the legal community.