The Atalanta Group was founded by a lawyer exclusively to serve leading members of the legal profession.
ABOUT ATALANTA
Atalanta is a character from Greek Mythology.
Born to parents who wanted a son, as an infant Atalanta was left to die alone on a mountain top. But through the intervention of the goddess Artemis, a band of hunters found Atalanta, cared for her, and raised her as one of their own.
Atalanta became known as a fierce huntress and unbeatable runner. She blazed trails as the only woman present at the Calydonian Boar Hunt and the only female Argonaut. From nothing Atalanta became a hero.
Kerry learned about Atalanta's story after running her first half marathon and found it so inspiring that she knew she would one day name her own firm after Atalanta.
Paul Manship, Atalanta, 1921, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.20. Image reproduced with the permission of the Smithsonian.
ABOUT KERRY
Kerry brings over 15 years of professional experience as a practicing attorney, law school professor, board member, strategic planning consultant, AND coach to her engagements with The Atalanta Group.
Over the course of her career, Kerry has practiced in boutique and mid-sized regional firms and made the successful transition to in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 industry leader.
As a litigator, Kerry has handled hundreds of cases, bringing many to trial in the Circuit Courts of the State of Illinois and the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Kerry has also practiced before the 7th Circuit and Illinois Appellate Courts. Kerry's litigation practice has always been defined by her integrity, compelling courtroom presence, and her ability to efficiently resolve matters to achieve client goals.
Since making the transition to an in-house position, Kerry has honed her skills as a strategic advisor to company stakeholders as she mentored colleagues and developed a reputation for superb advice and work product. It was in this role that Kerry discovered the need for in-house transition coaching.
In 2018 Kerry was honored with an appointment to the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness where she continues to serve.
Kerry has been a passionate coach and mentor for over a decade, seeking out opportunities to improve her skills in each of her professional roles. To that end, Kerry has completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School and Cornell University, as well as the Executive Coaching Institute at Berkeley's Haas School of Business.
Kerry values empathy and accountability in equal measure during all of her engagements. Kerry takes a holistic view of each coaching client, building authentic relationships that foster the profound vulnerability and trust necessary for each client to achieve their individual goals. Kerry approaches consulting and education through this same lens, keeping herself open to what each client has to teach her through every engagement.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Kerry's work is informed by her experience as a marathon training coach, yoga instructor, and sexual assault and domestic violence survivors' advocate.