Caroline Cochenour is Director of Learning + Professional Development based in the Boston office. She is responsible for designing engaging and innovative training and development programs and impactful professional development initiatives with central focuses on the firm’s litigation practices and professional staff. Caroline also manages the firm’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) function.
Professional Activities
Caroline is a member of the Professional Development Consortium, Boston Legal Talent, and NALP and previously served as co-chair of the PDC’s Programming Committee.
Previous Professional Experience
Caroline first joined the firm in 2008. She practiced as an associate in the firm’s Securities Litigation & White Collar group and then served as an Attorney Development Manager focused on mid-level and senior litigation associates. Prior to rejoining Goodwin in 2022, Caroline led the professional development function at multiple national and international firms.
Credentials
Education
JD
New York University School of Law
BA
Duke University
Admissions
Bars
- Massachusetts
Thought Leadership
- Speaker, “Owner’s Mindset: Creating a Culture of Partner Accountability,” Professional Development Consortium Summer Conference, July 2025
- Speaker, “Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Educating Lawyers on Business Strategy, Matter Management, and Law Firm Economics,” Inside Practice Law Firm Financial Management & Innovation Conference, June 2025
- Speaker, “Beyond Traditional Learning: Preparing Junior Associates for the GenAI Era,” NALP Professional Development Institute, December 2024
- Speaker, “Homegrown Project Management: Developing a Curriculum by Leveraging the Expertise of Your Best Matter Managers,” NALP Professional Development Institute, December 2017