Ron Okada is the Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Chicago office and is the firm’s Professional Development Partner. He is responsible for directing and coordinating the firm’s efforts in diversity, recruiting, associate training and retention, admission and integration of lateral partners, and pro bono activities. Ron is also the firm-wide Hiring Partner and Chair of the Diversity Committee. Ron previously was a member of the Policy Committee, the firm’s governing body, and served as the Coordinator of the Cleveland Litigation Group for 10 years, from 2000 through 2009.