Barbara Taylor

Barbara Taylor has extensive experience in leadership roles within prominent organizations. Currently serving as Chief Knowledge Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at DLA Piper since January 2013, Barbara Taylor leads US marketing strategy and oversees all aspects of the marketing organization. Prior to this, Barbara Taylor held various positions at BDO USA, LLP from 1994 to February 2012, including Interim Head of Human Resources and General Counsel, where responsibilities included overseeing HR services and managing high-quality legal services. Barbara Taylor also served as Executive Sponsor for the BDO Women's Initiative, focusing on the advancement of female professionals. Earlier career experience includes roles as Senior Counsel at Ernst & Young and Litigation Associate at Dewey Ballantine LLP. Barbara Taylor holds a JD from Georgetown University Law Center and a BS in Accounting from the University of Delaware.