Julie Gilbert is Locke Lord’s Chief Marketing Officer. In this capacity, she leads all media relations, branding, strategic communications and business development efforts.
Ms. Gilbert has a unique and diverse background which has allowed her to work in multiple areas of marketing and communications throughout her 30-year career. In her current role, she spearheads innovative, results-driven business development initiatives across the Firm. She also leads all communication efforts directed to attorneys and staff, clients, and the media, and works closely with Locke Lord’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors to develop and maintain a viable strategic communications plan. Additionally, Ms. Gilbert works with clients on internal, external and crisis communications.
Ms. Gilbert sits on numerous Locke Lord committees and task forces and plays an active role in the Marketing & Practice Development Committee.
Education
- B.A., Journalism, with honors, The University of Texas at Austin, 1979
- MIT-Harvard Public Disputes Program: Dealing With An Angry Public, 2004
Professional History
- Chief Marketing Officer, Locke Lord LLP, 2006-present
- Director of Strategic Communications, Locke Liddell & Sapp, 2002-2006
- Vice President of Communications & Marketing,
- Assistant General Manager of Communications,
- Director of Communications,
- Metropolitan Transit Authority, 1995 - 2002
- Features Editor, Columnist, Reporter, The Houston Post, 1983-1995
- General Assignments Reporter, The Houston Business Journal, 1981-1983
- Reporter, The Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, 1979-1981
Professional Affiliations & Achievements
- Texas Gavel Award, State Bar of Texas
- National Merit Award, American Diabetes Association
- Excellence in Journalism, Press Club of Houston
- Outstanding Achievement, Texas UPI Editors Association
- Vanguard Award, Houston's Women In Communications
- Media Award, Houston Psychological Association
Community Leadership
- Board of Directors, Jewish Community Center
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