Sophie Dagenais Assistant Dean for Advancement and External Affairs at Syracuse University College of Law Syracuse, New York Connect Connect with Sophie Dagenais Syracuse University College of Law - Company McGill University McGill University See contact info 500+ connections Highly accomplished and socially engaged individual with comprehensive cross-sector management experience in law, business, government, philanthropy and academia. Currently Assistant Dean, formerly Director and Special Advisor to President at a national foundation, Chief of Staff for Baltimore City Mayor, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, Real Estate Developer and Partner in national law firm. Extensive experience convening and advising diverse clients, constituents and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and perform multiple roles in high-pressure environments, often directing groups with overlapping or competing interests. Recognized for establishing successful alliances and strategic partnerships within the public and private sectors. Frequently asked to serve as advisor and consultant to various community groups, business leaders and government officials. Show less Show less of Sophie’s summary Activity 2,755 followers View Keith’s profile Yes indeed. Thanks Keith for sharing. I hope you are well. Sophie Sophie commented 1 Like No alt text provided for this image Congratulations Barb!!! A solid move by Victory 360! Sophie commented 1 Like See all Experience Syracuse University College of Law - Company Assistant Dean for Advancement and External Affairs Company NameSyracuse University College of Law - Company Dates EmployedAug 2016 – Present Employment Duration2 yrs 7 mos LocationSyracuse, New York Area Key member of Senior Leadership Team. Oversee marketing and communications, alumni relations and development, and career services functions at College of Law. Manage three teams with distinctive yet intersecting mandates and priorities. Responsible for strategic planning and implementation of major fundraising campaign; increasing profile of College of Law, and promoting placement of law graduates in positions nationwide. The Annie E. Casey Foundation Director, Baltimore Civic Site Company NameThe Annie E. Casey Foundation Dates EmployedSep 2011 – Aug 2016 Employment Duration5 yrs LocationBaltimore, Maryland Area Joined the Foundation as a Senior Fellow in 2011, and became Director of the Baltimore Civic Site in January, 2012. Oversaw the Foundation's portfolio of grant making activities in Baltimore and advised the Foundation's President and executive leadership team concerning the Foundation's large portfolio of financial investments associated with the East... See more Baltimore City Mayor's Office Chief of Staff Company NameBaltimore City Mayor's Office Dates Employed2010 – 2011 Employment Duration1 yr Oversaw mayoral transition and helped to structure and organize the Administration’s approach to governing, supervised the City’s administrative functions, including Finance and HR, and provided leadership support to the City’s complex portfolio of human and social services agencies. Managed the Office of the Mayor and served as the primary in... See more Ballard Spahr LLP Company NameBallard Spahr LLP Total Duration18 yrs TitlePartner (1996-2004) & (2008-2010) Dates Employed1996 – 2010 Employment Duration14 yrs LocationBaltimore Finance, Energy, Real Estate and Economic Development, Public-Private Partnerships TitlePartner (1996-2004); Associate (1992-1996) Dates Employed1992 – 2004 Employment Duration12 yrs LocationBaltimore Finance, Real Estate, and Economic Development FiveStone Properties, LLC Principal Company NameFiveStone Properties, LLC Dates Employed2005 – 2008 Employment Duration3 yrs LocationNew York and Baltimore Worked with Baltimore City on work force and affordable housing initiatives and transformative real estate development projects. Developer of privately funded urban infill residential community in Baltimore City; project required complex land assembly and re-subdivision and met economic and housing inclusionary goals. Leader and pr... See more Rockwood Realty, LLC General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer Company NameRockwood Realty, LLC Dates Employed2004 – 2005 Employment Duration1 yr LocationNew York, NY Responsible for all legal matters working directly with the President and CEO. Managed outside counsel, participated in fundraising for proprietary fund and assisted with business development. Chief Administrative Officer responsibilities included, lease negotiations, space management, enterprise wide technology upgrade decisions and development of... See more Frank, Bernstein Conaway & Goldstein Associate Company NameFrank, Bernstein Conaway & Goldstein Dates Employed1989 – 1992 Employment Duration3 yrs LocationBaltimore Show fewer experiences Education McGill University McGill University Degree NameLL.B and B.C.L. Field Of StudyLaw Dates attended or expected graduation 1984 – 1988 Maryland State Bar New York State Bar University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Field Of StudyLaw Activities and Societies: Visiting student