Debbie Epstein Henry
About Debbie Epstein Henry
Debbie Epstein Henry is the founder of DEH Consulting and has held various leadership roles in the legal and consulting sectors. She co-founded Bliss Lawyers and has contributed significantly to women's leadership initiatives in law.
Current Role at DEH Consulting
Debbie Epstein Henry is the Founder of DEH Consulting, Speaking, Writing, a role she has held since 1999. The firm operates in a virtual environment and focuses on providing consulting services, speaking engagements, and writing on various topics. Henry's extensive experience in the legal field and her commitment to professional development inform her consulting work.
Previous Experience at Axiom and Bliss Lawyers
Henry worked as an Executive Consultant at Axiom from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed for 11 months in a virtual capacity. Prior to that, she co-founded Bliss Lawyers in 2011 and served as Managing Director until 2020. During her tenure, Bliss Lawyers hired hundreds of lawyers for temporary engagements and was later acquired by Axiom, an initiative facilitated by Henry.
Legal Career Background
Henry has a substantial legal background, having served as Of Counsel at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP from 1997 to 2007 and as an Associate at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP from 1996 to 1997. Her legal experience spans over a decade, providing her with a strong foundation for her consulting and coaching roles.
Education and Professional Development
Debbie Epstein Henry earned her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School, where she studied from 1991 to 1994. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Yale University, completed between 1985 and 1989. Her educational background supports her expertise in communication and leadership within the legal profession.
Achievements and Initiatives
Henry has received the Anne X. Alpern Award in 2017 for her contributions to the legal profession. She chairs the Brooklyn Law School Women’s Leadership Circle, managing a national initiative for women law students and alumnae. Additionally, she conceived and ran the Best Law Firms for Women initiative with Working Mother for a decade, highlighting top law firms for women and reporting on industry trends.