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Laurie Vitali serves as Modera’s chief people officer, overseeing all aspects of the firm’s human resources strategy, leading a high-performing team responsible for core human resources, compensation, recruiting, training, integration, employee relations, and employee engagement.
Laurie is a strategic, solutions-focused global talent development executive with over 25 years of experience leading transformational change across the legal, financial, and professional services sectors. Since joining Modera in 2022, she has played a pivotal role in identifying and recruiting top-tier executive talent, contributing significantly to the firm’s sustained growth and success.
Prior to Modera, Laurie served as director of talent management at Kilpatrick Townsend LLP, where she contributed greatly in the efforts to expand the firm’s national footprint and increase profitability. Laurie began her career as a case team assistant and then management consultant for Bain & Company, Inc where she developed a consultative, data-driven approach to solving complex business challenges—an approach that continues to define her leadership style today. Laurie then obtained her law degree and spent eight years practicing white collar criminal defense litigation at McGuireWoods LLP and White & Case LLP.
Laurie holds a J.D. from William and Mary School of Law and a B.A. in economics, magna cum laude, from Boston University.
Outside of work, Laurie loves to spend time with her husband, college- age daughter and their two ragdoll cats. She enjoys watching Broadway musicals, international travel, and misses the terrific seafood from Boston, her hometown.
When you’re not working you’re…?
Hanging out with my family (my husband, teenage daughter, and our two Ragdoll cats – Cappuccino and Latte). I also love to get up at the crack of dawn on Saturday mornings to be the “early bird” at yard sales in hopes of finding antiques and other treasures!
Where did you grow up? Where do you live now?
Newton, Massachusetts – a wonderful tightknit suburb just outside of Boston. I’ve been in the Atlanta area since 2004; our family lived near Emory for many years and recently moved further north to Acworth. GA (about 30 miles north of Atlanta)
What’s a destination in the world that you aspire to visit?
Greece. I’ve spent lots of time in Italy and love the history of that country and know that Greece has an even older history, along with wonderful cuisine and amazing scenery.
How do you caffeinate?
Hot coffee with lots and lots of cream; Dunkin Donuts is a favorite!
Juris Doctor, NAPFA Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Certified
The College of William and Mary Law School, J.D.
Boston University, B.A., magna cum laude, Economics
