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Kathleen Kenney coordinates the strategic execution of awards and recognitions programs for boutique, national and international law firms.

Kathleen works closely with firms to identify and leverage awards to advance attorneys’ and firms’ strategic goals and ensure awards are integrated with their broader marketing efforts. Serving as Builden’s Awards and Recognition Specialist, she supports attorney and firm participation in legal directories, award nominations and surveys to enhance the firm’s visibility and recognition.

With over ten years of legal marketing experience, she is proficient in highlighting attorney and firm achievements for the highest impact and has cultivated relationships with representatives from external legal organizations and publications to stay informed about criteria and opportunities for recognition. 

Previously a marketing specialist at national law firm Segal McCambridge, Kathleen brings a deep knowledge of law firm marketing and business development. In this role, she designed and executed marketing strategies for over 100 attorneys in nine offices throughout the country. She also managed the firm’s rebrand and coordinated the integration of the firm’s new logo and branding across platforms.

Kathleen also brings a unique background in graphic design, elevating her understanding of marketing principles with a holistic view of what is necessary for a successful campaign. She understands the impact of integrating awards and recognitions into her client’s business development plan and provides strategic advice to clients on how to best leverage awards for substantial impact.

Kathleen graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphics Design.

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