Hope Katz serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Huron Consulting Group Inc., a leading global professional services firm. In this role, she leads the company's global legal function, overseeing corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracting, and intellectual property matters. Katz plays a pivotal role in supporting Huron's strategic growth initiatives, ensuring ethical business practices, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes across healthcare, education, and financial sectors. With over 25 years of experience in corporate law, Katz joined Huron in 2018 from Walgreens Boots Alliance, where she was Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary, managing legal operations for the retail pharmacy giant during its transformative merger with Alliance Boots. Prior to that, she spent nearly two decades at Abbott Laboratories, rising through roles including Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary, where she advised on global M&A transactions, litigation, and compliance programs. She holds a J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Michigan. Under Katz's leadership, Huron has successfully executed key acquisitions, such as CrossCountry Consulting and other strategic tuck-ins, while strengthening its enterprise risk management framework and advancing ESG initiatives. Recognized as a standout general counsel, she has been instrumental in fostering a culture of integrity and innovation, contributing to Huron's recognition on lists like Fortune's Most Admired Companies and driving sustainable value for stakeholders.