Lawrence James is an associate at RHR. Having previously served as a partner in RHR's Chicago office, Lawrence brings a highly considered, action-oriented approach to complex client engagements. He is a trusted advisor to Fortune 50 boards and C-suite executives and specializes in CEO succession planning, strategic advisory, and leadership development. Lawrence is known for his ability to constructively challenge senior leaders on their preconceived notions to drive systemic organizational change. A recognized thought leader on executive development for underrepresented leaders, he authored the original-research "Journey to the Top: Developing African-American Executives" white paper.

Transformational leadership occurs when analytical insight meets the courage to challenge established norms—creating systemic environments and a culture of belonging where diverse talent thrives and drives sustainable growth.

Lawrence James

Lawrence works with organizations across multiple industries, with significant leadership consulting experience in the following:

  • Energy and utilities
  • Financial services
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing