Jennifer Cook Johnson
About Jennifer Cook Johnson
Jennifer Cook Johnson serves as the Senior Director of Talent Development & Operations at Diversity Lab, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in professional development, having held various roles at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP and NALP over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Diversity Lab
Jennifer Cook Johnson serves as the Senior Director of Talent Development & Operations at Diversity Lab. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's mission of advancing diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. In her role, she focuses on developing talent strategies and operational frameworks that support the organization's goals.
Professional Experience
Jennifer Cook Johnson has extensive experience in professional development within the legal sector. She worked at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in various roles, including Director of Professional Development from 2017 to 2021, Senior Manager from 2009 to 2016, and Manager from 2007 to 2009. Prior to her tenure at Arnold & Porter, she served as the Director of Education at NALP from 2001 to 2007 and held the position of Director of Communications and Meetings at AALU from 1999 to 2001.
Educational Background
Jennifer Cook Johnson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. This educational foundation has supported her career in talent development and professional growth within various organizations.
Career Timeline
Jennifer Cook Johnson's career spans over two decades, beginning with her role as a Campaign Assistant at City of Hope from 1993 to 1994. She transitioned to AALU as Director of Communications and Meetings from 1999 to 2001, followed by her six-year tenure at NALP. Her long-standing association with Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP includes multiple roles focused on professional development, culminating in her position as Director.