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Deborah Cusumano Caldwell

Director

Alumni Relations

Chicago

+1 312-558-5222

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As director of alumni relations, Debby leads all aspects of the firm’s longstanding commitment to maintaining strong relationships with former Winston attorneys by supporting them throughout the lifecycle of their careers and fostering a highly engaged and connected alumni community. 

Debby collaborates with firm leadership to develop and implement Winston’s comprehensive alumni relations strategy and initiatives. She works closely with the firm’s business development, DEI, well-being, and professional development teams to identify opportunities to offer innovative and enriching programming to our alums. She also serves as the firm’s primary liaison to Winston alums. 

Prior to being named in 2024 as the firm’s first director focused exclusively on alumni relations, Debby served as director of partner hiring & alumni relations. She joined Winston’s attorney recruiting team in 1996 after serving in recruiting roles at two other law firms. 

 

Debby is an active member of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) and its alumni relations section.

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Education

Debby received a B.A. from the University of Florida in 1988.

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    Debby has spoken on several topics at the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) conferences, including:

    • “To Infinity and Beyond: Perspectives on the Evolution of Law Firm Alumni Relations,” 2021 NALP Conference, March 2021
    • “3… 2… 1… Liftoff! Launching Your Firm’s Alumni Program,” 2018 NALP Conference, April 2018
    • “Executing a Team Approach to Recruiting and Integrating Laterals,” 2016 NALP Lateral Lawyer Recruiting Summit, June 2016
    • “Branching Out: Success Strategies for Opening or Recruiting to Grow a New Office,” 2013 NALP Conference, April 2013
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    Spotlight on…Debby Cusumano Caldwell, Winston & Strawn’s Director of Partner Hiring & Alumni Relations

    August 17, 2018

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