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Brande Stellings: Biography

Brande Stellings

Brande Stellings, J.D.
Senior Director, Advisory Services
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Expertise | Biography


Brande Stellings leads Catalyst's practice to advance women and promote inclusion within the legal profession. Ms. Stellings practiced law for more than 12 years both within a large corporate law firm and as in-house corporate legal counsel. At NBC Universal Inc., where she served as Vice President, Litigation, Ms. Stellings was co-leader of the award-winning New York/New Jersey chapter of the GE Women's Network and a member of NBC Universal's Affinity Council. Prior to NBC, she worked at Cravath, Swaine & Moore as a litigation associate. Ms. Stellings currently chairs the New York City Bar Association's Women in the Profession Committee. She previously served on the Committee to Enhance Diversity in the Profession and the Civil Rights Committee of the New York City Bar Association. Ms. Stellings is an expert on Catalyst research relating to the legal profession, issues facing law firms, and innovative, cutting-edge solutions to retaining and advancing women within the legal profession. She also specializes in the formation and operation of employee networks. Ms. Stellings received her J.D. cum laude from the Harvard Law School and graduated magna cum laude from Yale College.