Kimberly Hulsey L’93

As Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Kimberly Hulsey leads all diversity and inclusion efforts for Locke Lord LLP. She works closely with the Firm’s Executive Committee, DEI Committee and C-Suite leaders to recruit, retain, develop and promote diverse legal talent and to foster a firm-wide climate of inclusivity and belonging.

Prior to joining the Firm, she was Managing Director of the In-House Counsel practice at Major, Lindsey & Africa where she advised in-house legal departments on strategic hiring decisions for corporations, government agencies and not-for-profits and supported her clients’ diverse hiring objectives.

Previously, Kimberly served as Vice President, Legal and Government Affairs for Scripps Networks Interactive, where she led government and industry advocacy initiatives to progress Scripps’ business objectives. She also provided legal support to Scripps’ real estate, construction, human resources, bankruptcy, research and corporate social responsibility functions. Before Scripps, Kimberly held senior legal roles with two other national media companies and spent time at a boutique cable regulatory law firm and the FCC.

Kimberly has a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University and a certificate in Multicultural Leadership from Darden School of Business. Kim is a leader in the Prince George’s County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and is also active in the Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School and American University, and a member of the Pennsylvania, Tennessee and District of Columbia bars, Kimberly resides with her family in Bowie, MD.