Manager, Events

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working around the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

The role will support the Americas Events Manager in managing the Firm's client and internal events across primarily Houston and Chicago but will have opportunities to work on events in and around the Americas. The position will develop and coordinate hospitality and event opportunities for the Firm's clients and regional sections working with the business development teams.

Our Business Development, Knowledge and Marketing Team is at the forefront of our realizing our vision of profitable growth, engaged people and outstanding client relationships.

We are committed to growing and developing relationships with some of the worlds most respected and well-established institutions and businesses, as well as startups, governments and state-owned entities. What unites our global team is our focus on understanding our clients' businesses, priorities and ambitions and proactively anticipating challenges as well as opportunities. With a keen understanding of the commercial drivers influencing both our sector, as well as that of our clients, we draw on the Firm's history of pioneering work and agile problem solving to navigate the complex environments in which we operate.

Along with colleagues across the world, especially those in our Communications and Creative teams, we work together to deliver significant growth across a core group of large client accounts, both in terms of global revenue and breadth of relationships. We know how to bring the best of the Firm's global experience, local insight, practice expertise and industry knowledge to our clients.

Notably diverse and multicultural, our team members share an international outlook, and are collaborative and energetic. You will be joining both a high performing but also collegiate team and can expect to contribute to projects on a projects and initiatives with global impact from day one.

• Lead and manage the preparation and delivery of Houston & Chicago (and Amercias) events program to include virtual, in-person and hybrid events (300+ per year)
• Support the Amercias Events Manager in overall team and project management in accordance with 2025 strategy
• Training and mentoring of team members to ensure they are given the proper tools and structure to carry out best business practices
• Work closely with the Firm's Business Development teams in setting annual event objectives in collaboration with the key stakeholders and measurement of success against these post event
• Creating event ROI data and reporting to key stakeholders
• Management of budgets and reporting for events in Houston and Chicago office
• Project management of Houston and Chicago's sponsorships that incorporates cross practice client events and cross-region communications- inclusive of working with relevant business development stakeholders to determine best course of list management
• Active role in office management to implement best practice and annual event plans
• Work directly with senior operational managers to ensure efficiencies by following best practices while also consulting with other Event Managers globally and the Director of Events.
• Assisting in management of the event management tool implementation process - develop firm roll out plan across all regions (Cvent)
• Advance overall department goals through special projects and initiatives; including researching venues and attending industry-networking events to maximize knowledge and generate ideas
• Project lead Global Event Team objectives; including management working groups, timelines, progress reports
• Project management of relevant "regional" team in ensuring all events data is up to date (for example, mid-year/year end fact packs)

• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred
• 7+ years of work experience in events and hospitality
• Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple tasks
• Driven by professional growth
• Strong professional presence
• Team player
• Strong judgement
• Proactive, resourceful, takes initiativeResilience in dealing with change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of staff and management as well as with the Firm's clients
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills working with internal and external vendors (i.e., hotels, transportation companies, caterers, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and project management skills
• Strong budgeting, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to take initiative, assume responsibility and work independently on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as a well as work effectively within a team
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willing to think outside of the box
• Able to work in a high paced environment, managing multiple facets - not just related to events
• Willing to work on projects that are related to the firm's growth and strategy
• Must be able to travel, work mornings and weekends

• This is a role based in our Houston office.
• This role reports to the Americas Events Manager.

Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion.
¹The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.