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Donatella Verrico, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Chief Human Resources Officer
Roseland
T:+1 973.422.6456
dverrico@lowenstein.com
Pronouns: she, her, hers


Donatella leads all aspects of the human resources function for Lowenstein Sandler, which include recruiting, benefits, training and development, compliance, employee relations, and retention. She oversees the firm's talent management initiatives and serves as a strategic partner to firm leadership. Working closely with firm leadership, Donatella develops and implements strategies, programs and processes that support the recruitment, development and advancement of professionals at all levels. 

Appointed Chief Human Resources Officer in 2016, Donatella previously served as the firm's Director of Human Resources. As a leader in the firm's strategic planning process, Donatella plays a pivotal role in organizational initiatives that connect individual, team, and business needs. She also builds upon the firm's strong commitment to diversity and works on many fronts to ensure that individuals and employee resources groups, such as the Lowenstein Sandler Women’s Initiative Network and Women’s Enrichment Initiative, the LGBTQ Alliance, and many more, continue to thrive.

Donatella has over 15 years of experience in human resources. She began her career at Lowenstein working with the firm's former employment law practice Chair, where she gained valuable insights into HR policy and procedure. After a short stint establishing the HR function at a local New Jersey firm, she returned to Lowenstein's human resources department.  Donatella is an active speaker and member of the Association of Legal Administrators, NY Chapter and the National Association of Legal and the National Association of Law Placement (NALP) and a member of the Society for Human Resource Management’s Executive level group. She holds a B.A. in English from Montclair State University, and multiple HR-related certifications as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (HRCI) and Senior Certified Professional (SHRM), as well as a certification from Harvard’s Law School Executive Education Program in Leadership in Law Firms and certifications in Secondary Education and Paralegal Studies.

> Member, National Association for Law Placement

> Co-Chair (2022-2024) to the National Association for Law Placement, Inc. (NALP) Legal Employer Chief Interest Group

> Member, Association of Legal Administrators, NYC Chapter

> Member, Thomson Reuters Institute - Chief Talent Officer Insights Council

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