King & Spalding Names Kevin Cavanaugh as Chief Marketing Officer

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - May 12, 2015) - King & Spalding announced today that Kevin A. Cavanaugh has joined the firm as its Chief Marketing Officer. Cavanaugh will oversee the firm's marketing, business development, branding and communications efforts. He will be based in the firm's New York office.

Cavanaugh brings to the firm more than two decades of experience, having led Davis Polk & Wardwell's marketing and business development functions for 10 years.

"Kevin's extensive experience, his appreciation of the competitive legal landscape, and his understanding of law firm dynamics will make him a valued advisor to the firm," said Robert D. Hays, Jr., chairman of King & Spalding.

More recently, Cavanaugh served as the Director of Communications and Public Affairs at The Helmsley Charitable Trust in New York. As the first communications director for the $5 billion philanthropic organization, he oversaw the development of its new brand identity, the launch of P.R. and social media initiatives supporting its grant-making programs, and the establishment of its internal communications infrastructure and CRM system.

"I'm eager to leverage my legal, corporate and non-profit experiences to help King & Spalding thrive," said Cavanaugh. "The firm's clearly articulated and focused strategy for growth and the momentum created by its strong financial performance in the last five plus years, have placed the firm in a strong position to differentiate itself. I'm looking forward to helping the firm respond to the challenges presented by the increasingly competitive and global environment."

About King & Spalding
Celebrating more than 125 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 800 lawyers in 17 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.