Amanda M. Bruno
Amanda M. Bruno serves as the Global Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer at Morgan Lewis, where she leads the firm’s global strategy for business development, marketing, brand positioning, client engagement, and strategic growth. With more than two decades of experience spanning law, business, and innovation, Amanda is recognized for building high-performing teams, strengthening client relationships, and developing forward-thinking strategies that enhance market visibility, competitive differentiation, and long-term revenue growth.
In her role, Amanda oversees a global team responsible for advancing the firm’s business development and marketing priorities across more than 30 offices worldwide. Her leadership employs an integrated approach to strengthening the Morgan Lewis brand, elevating the firm’s market presence, expanding client relationships, and identifying new growth opportunities. By aligning marketing, strategic communications, business development, and client experience with the firm’s broader business objectives, Amanda helps position Morgan Lewis for continued success in an increasingly competitive and evolving global legal marketplace.
Amanda has been instrumental in transforming the firm’s approach to client engagement and business development, embedding a culture of collaboration, innovation, and client-centric growth. She has designed and implemented several of the firm’s signature initiatives, including its comprehensive Client Service Program, Client Feedback Program, partner Business Development Programs, ML Women business development initiative, and Alumni Relations Program. Together, these programs strengthen client loyalty, expand cross-practice opportunities, deepen strategic relationships, and reinforce the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
A recognized thought leader in the legal industry, Amanda frequently speaks on client experience, lateral partner integration, and effective client feedback strategies. Since 2022, she has served on Law360’s Legal Industry Editorial Advisory Board, contributing insights on the evolving legal marketplace. Her leadership and impact have earned significant industry recognition, including a 2026 Gold Stevie Award for Business Development Executive of the Year in the Sales & Customer Service category and the 2024 Female Executive of the Year honor in the business development category from the International Awards Associate’s TITAN Women in Business Awards.
Before transitioning into business development and marketing leadership, Amanda practiced law for 10 years in Morgan Lewis’s litigation practice. Her experience as a practicing lawyer provides a distinctive perspective on the intersection of client needs, legal service delivery, and business strategy, enabling her to connect the firm’s marketing and growth initiatives with the priorities of its lawyers and clients.
