Cathy A. Benton, SPHR Chief Human Resources Officer Alston & Bird LLP

Cathy Benton is Chief Human Resources Officer for Alston & Bird LLP. Alston & Bird is a large law firm headquartered in Atlanta and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine for the last none years on its annual list of the “100 Best Companies To Work for in America.” Alston & Bird has more than 1,800 lawyers and employees in six offices including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, New York, Raleigh and Washington, D.C.

Ms. Benton has been in her current position for 23 years and has more than 26 years of HR management experience. In her role, Ms. Benton provides strategic direction for all human resource-related functions and initiatives. Under Ms. Benton’s direction, the HR team has implemented and managed many programs that have brought Alston & Bird national recognition as an innovator in providing and understanding the benefits of a quality work environment which supports work and family balance.

Ms. Benton was educated at The Georgia Institute of Technology and received her Senior Professional in Human Resources certification in 1991. She is a past president of the Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators. She is a frequent speaker on topics related to best practices in human resource management.