Bobbie J. Conklin

Director of Business Development

Biography

Bobbie Conklin leads the firm’s Business Development team and works closely with lawyers to advance their client development efforts. Working hand in hand with the S&J Marketing Team, she supports attorneys across the multi-state footprint of the firm. Advising attorneys, client teams, and practice groups in expanding legal services and developing strategies for targeting key clients, Bobbie focuses on growing client relationships and promoting cross-selling efforts. She is a trusted coach, valued mentor, and enthusiastic idea generator.

Bobbie leverages a variety of tactics when working with attorneys, including individual and firm-wide education, client engagement, and one-on-one coaching. Bobbie has a passion for working with associate and lateral attorneys to ensure their successful integration into the firm.

Education

B.B.A. Harding University
A.B. Ohio Valley University

Memberships

Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Board of Directors, Quality and Compliance Committee Chair, Monongalia Health System (2012-2023)
The Virginias Chapter Board Member and Chair, Legal Marketing Association (2020-2021)
Board of Directors, West Virginia Nonprofit Association
North American Marketing Ambassador, Employment Law Alliance
Former Member, Board of Directors, Leadership West Virginia
Former Co-Director, Leadership Monongalia

Achievements

2021 West Virginia Wonder Woman (2021)
Earl L. Core Award, Morgantown Chamber of Commerce (2019)
Competitive Intelligence Certification (CIC) Fuld-Gilad-Herring Academy of Competitive Intelligence
40 Under 40, State Journal (2009)
Young Gun, West Virginia Executive Magazine (2007)

Speaking Engagements

“Stacking the Deck to Create a Successful Business Development Curriculum,” Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference (2024)
Pre Conference Co-Chair, Career Development, Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference (2023)
“Navigating Success in legal Marketing – Advice from Industry Veterans,” Strategies and Voices Newsletter, Legal Marketing Association (2023)
“Charting Your Path to Professional Success,” Legal Marketing Association Mid Atlantic Conference (2023)
“Goal Setting for Legal Professionals,” ALA Roundtable (May 2022)
“How Legal Marketers Can Thrive in a Modern Law Firm Culture,” JD Supra (2019)
Co-Presenter, “Turning Retreats into Revenue,” Legal Marketing Association Virginias Chapter (2019)
“Creating a Culture of Feedback,” West Virginia SHRM Conference (2018)
“Creating and Sustaining an Associate Business Development Program,” Legal Marketing Association Mid Atlantic Conference (2018)
“Creating a Culture of Feedback,” Wheeling WV SHRM Chapter (2018)
“Networking for Lawyers Panel Discussion,” West Virginia University College of Law (2018)

Show All

Stay informed. Sign up for our mailing lists.

Click Here