Beth Taylor has been appointed Chief Legal Officer at Dentons following a 14 year stint at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft.
Toronto-based Shane Mercer has been appointed Global Chief Information Officer at the firm also, a 25-year veteran with the Firm, having led the transformation and optimized operations across platforms in the more than 85 countries where Dentons has a presence.
The firm’s media release announcing the changes is below –
Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, announced that it has appointed Beth Taylor as Global Chief Legal Officer and Shane Mercer as Global Chief Information Officer. Both Beth and Shane will be members of the Firm’s Global Management Committee, reporting to the Global CEO, Kate Barton.
Based in New York, Beth Taylor joins Dentons from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, where she served as General Counsel for 14 years. Previously, she was Head of Litigation at RBS Americas and ABN AMRO. Beth, who starts her role on February 2, will work closely with Dentons’ Regional General Counsels in supporting the Firm’s priorities.
Based in Toronto, Shane Mercer has been appointed Global Chief Information Officer. During his more than 25-year tenure with the Firm, Shane has led transformation and optimized operations across platforms in the more than 85 countries where Dentons has a presence. Shane will lead Dentons’ Global Business Technology team, driving technological innovation and optimizing services across the global Firm. Shane assumes his role with immediate effect.
“We are excited to welcome Beth to the Dentons family and will look to her expertise and fresh perspective as we continue to navigate challenges and drive results across our more than 85 countries. Shane has made meaningful contributions during his 25-year tenure at our Firm and I’m excited to see him lead our technology team and strategy,” said Global CEO Kate Barton. “Attracting and retaining the highest quality talent is core to our ability to deliver on our goals as we go from strength to greater strength. I am confident that with Beth and Shane in these key roles, we are poised for continued growth and success.”
“Dentons has built a client-centric reputation globally. The dynamism and strength of the leadership team and the opportunities ahead made this a compelling next chapter for me,” remarked Beth Taylor. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with Kate, the leadership team and the Regional General Counsels to contribute to the Firm’s continued success.”
“It’s an honor to step into the Global Chief Information Officer role. I look forward to continuing to partner with my colleagues across the globe as we advance our technology strategy to bring about smarter outcomes for our people and our clients,” commented Shane Mercer.
