Leading with humanity in a changing world
Ony Beverly leads the firm's people strategy, including human resources, inclusion, engagement and the overall employee experience. As a member of the firm's leadership team, she partners with leaders across the firm as a trusted advisor, helping shape an environment where people feel connected, valued and empowered to contribute their best.
With a career dedicated exclusively to human resources in the legal industry, Ony brings a deep understanding of how culture, relationships and employee engagement drive organizational success. She is passionate about helping individuals and teams maximize their strengths, navigate change with confidence, and thrive in an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment.
Known for her servant leadership approach, Ony champions authentic relationships, psychological safety, continuous learning and organizational agility. She believes innovation and growth occur when people feel comfortable sharing ideas, challenging assumptions, learning from mistakes and showing up with confidence, curiosity and a willingness to learn. By valuing diverse perspectives while cultivating common ground, she helps build stronger, more connected and high-performing teams.
As technology and artificial intelligence continue to evolve the way we work, Ony helps organizations navigate change with agility, embracing innovation responsibly while empowering people to learn, adapt, connect and perform at their highest potential.
Her leadership is grounded in a simple belief: When people feel supported, engaged and united around a common purpose, they are better equipped to do their best work, strengthen the culture around them and achieve extraordinary results together.
Professional Recognitions
- Crain’s Chicago Business “Notable Leaders in HR,” (2021)
Professional & Civic Activities
- Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), Chicago chapter, member and past board member (2012-present)
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), member (2009-present)
News & Insights
- News Release
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- Presentation"Drafting Winning Teams: Analyzing Marketing & Business Development EQ"Marketing Partner Forum
- Presentation"Making the Business Case: Workplace Policies that Work for Everyone"The Chicago Bar Association Working Mother's Legal Summit
- Presentation"Compensating, Evaluating and Retaining Your Firm's Most Valuable Assets – Your People"The Chicago Bar Association Think Tank for Pro Bono and Solo Practitioners
Education
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (B.A.)
- DeVry University Keller School of Management (M.B.A. and M.H.R.M.)