Dina Epstein
- Managing Director of Legal Talent & Organizational Development
- Washington, D.C.
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Dina leads the strategy and execution of Perkins Coie’s legal talent functions.
With senior leadership experience in law firms and mission-driven institutions, Dina Epstein brings a track record of driving operational excellence, organizational clarity, and meaningful culture change. She is driven by a commitment to helping people and institutions reach their full potential.
Dina oversees the full lifecycle of lawyer talent—from attracting top candidates through legal recruiting to shaping their growth through professional development, feedback, coaching, and promotion processes. Her work integrates talent strategy with firm priorities, ensuring that systems are aligned with long-term institutional goals.
A former BigLaw lawyer with a master’s degree in organization and leadership, Dina transforms organizations into thriving, agile, and efficient environments. She invests in those around her, building innovative and scalable approaches and implementing coherent, transparent processes. Her work improves performance across key metrics while remaining grounded in the values that shape lasting institutions. Dina’s leadership reflects a deep belief that when people are supported and aligned around purpose, excellence naturally follows.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2009
- Columbia University, M.A., 2005
- Columbia University, B.A., cum laude, 2001
Related Employment
- Jenner & Block, Chief Talent Officer, 2023-2025
- Hogan Lovells, Manager of Attorney Talent, 2018-2022
- Georgetown University Law School, Chief of Staff, Office of Graduate Programs, 2016-2018
- Crowell & Moring LLP, Director, Strategic Initiatives, 2015-2016