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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nikolas Jones as Head of Legal Recruitment and Development. In this newly created role, Jones will lead the firm’s talent acquisition and professional development efforts, reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to strategically growing its team with top legal talent.

With over a decade of talent acquisition and recruitment experience, Jones joins Whiteman Osterman & Hanna from the Indiana University Foundation, where he served as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. During his tenure, he successfully implemented innovative recruitment strategies, including overhauling recruitment processes and systems, resulting in significant increases in candidate pipelines and employee retention. His efforts led to a 73% increase in applicant volume and doubled the diversity of incoming staff.

Jones has also been recognized for his commitment to fostering inclusive work environments, having co-chaired engagement and belonging committees and led statewide recruitment efforts. He holds a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation from the Society for Human Resource Management, reflecting his deep expertise in HR strategy, recruitment, and talent management.

“We are excited to welcome Nik to our leadership team,” said Nicole Green, Chair of the Attorney Development and Recruitment Committee at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. “As we continue to grow our firm strategically with top talent, Nik’s impressive track record in building and developing diverse talent pipelines and his innovative approach to workforce strategy will be instrumental in ensuring we remain a leader in all our practice areas and continue to provide excellent client service.”

Jones earned his M.A. in English Literature from Indiana University and his B.A. in English from Wabash College. 

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm with over 100 attorneys, has developed a reputation for innovative solutions and professional leadership. For 50 years, the Firm has served the public and private sectors with a broad range of practice areas and industry experience including business, commercial, education, energy, utility regulation, environmental, land use, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, matrimonial and family law, real estate development, federal and state taxation, cybersecurity and data privacy, estate planning and administration, government relations and litigation.