Whitney Woodard
Whitney Woodard

Whitney Woodard

Business Professional

Chicago

Introduction

Whitney supports the firm’s innovative, client focused legal service delivery by enhancing the structure, efficiency, and predictability of legal execution.

Whitney Woodard is a senior legal project manager who supports complex issues with a focus on structured matter management, budget visibility, and creating workflow designs that help legal teams operate with clarity and confidence throughout an engagement.  

Whitney works across all practices to improve operational processes and strengthen team collaboration. In addition to her experience in employee benefits, litigation, and real estate, Whitney’s work spans a range of legal disciplines. She tailors project management tools and frameworks to each team’s needs. Her cross-practice approach helps lawyers and business professionals deliver efficient, high quality work aligned with client expectations. 

Whitney builds strong relationships, supports multidisciplinary teams, and advances process improvements that reflect the firm’s progressive, collaborative culture. 

Education & credentials

  • University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2012
  • University of Central Florida, B.A., Legal Studies, 2009
  • Seyfarth Shaw, Chicago, IL, Senior Legal Project Manager, 2025-2026; Legal Project Manager, 2019-2025
  • NTP Wireless, Chicago, IL, Project Manager, 2014-2019; Solution Specialist, 2013-2014
  • Clutch Group, Chicago, IL, Project Attorney, 2013

Professional recognition

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2020

  • PMP Certification, 2022

  • ACC Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, Presenter, 2023
  • ACC Northeast, Boston, MA, Presenter, 2024
  • Kent Law School, Chicago, IL, Guest Lecturer, 2025