The Joffrey Ballet Welcomes New Member to Board of Directors

Jim McDonough, Joffrey Board Chair, and Greg Cameron, President and CEO, are pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Rose Alexander to the Joffrey Board of Directors for the 2025–2028 term. 

"Mary Rose is a respected leader whose legal expertise, strategic insight, and commitment to mission make her a powerful addition to the Joffrey," said Board Chair Jim McDonough. "She has a proven ability to navigate complexity and move forward with intention. Her perspective will be invaluable as we advance the Joffrey." 

"Mary Rose has spent her career advocating for the greater good with conviction and purpose, qualities that align with Joffrey's work on stage and in the community," said President and CEO Greg Cameron. "She brings exceptional leadership and an understanding of the arts as a means to challenge and connect. Her intellect and drive make her an ideal partner as we continue to reimagine what ballet can be, and who it's for. Mary Rose’s presence on our Board is both timely and transformative." 

About The Joffrey Ballet’s New Board Member 

Mary Rose Alexander is the Managing Partner of the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins LLP. She represents Fortune 500 companies in their highest-stakes litigation and trials, often in the most hostile jurisdictions in the US. A nationally recognized trial lawyer, she leverages extensive experience to help clients navigate complex commercial litigation and trials in state and federal courts and arbitration forums across the country. Ms. Alexander regularly garners recognition for trial work from leading industry publications, including Chambers USA, Lawdragon, The American Lawyer, The Legal 500, Crain’s Chicago Business, Benchmark Litigation, and Best Lawyers in America. Her diverse platform and unique skill set led to her appointment as the firm’s Vice Chair of both the Litigation & Trial and Environment, Land & Resources Departments. She is also the former Global Chair of the firm’s Women Enriching Business committee. Ms. Alexander attended UC San Diego and earned a JD at Columbia University. She formerly served on the Board of Directors of Equal Justice Works.