Suzanne Hawkins

Suzanne Hawkins is the founder of Hawkins Legal Advisors PLLC, where general practice focuses on intellectual property, commercial contracts, litigation, fashion/retail law, employment matters, and legal operations consulting. Previously, Suzanne held the position of Global Senior Director, Client Value at Reed Smith LLP, leading the award-winning Global Client Value Team and managing various legal projects. As Managing Director of Legal Operations at RGP, expertise involved advising corporate law departments on legal project management and process improvement. Suzanne also served as Senior Counsel in Legal Operations at both GE Capital and General Electric, where strategic initiatives included outside counsel management and technology implementation. Educational qualifications include a Master of Laws in Fashion Law from Fordham University School of Law, a JD from Georgetown University Law Center, and a BA in American Government and Politics from Georgetown University, along with a forthcoming certificate in Costume Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.