Mahalet Ropar is a Strategic Account Management Consultant at Furia Rubel Communications, where she brings more than 15 years of Big Law experience in business development, marketing, and client service. A trusted advisor to law firms, Mahalet partners with clients to develop strategies that elevate their brand, deepen relationships, and drive measurable growth.
Throughout her career, Mahalet has led high-performing business development teams, designed attorney training programs, and implemented firmwide initiatives that streamline operations and amplify client value. She is known for her ability to translate complex objectives into actionable plans—guiding firms through everything from pitch strategy and client retention to PR campaigns and thought leadership execution.
Prior to joining Furia Rubel, Mahalet held leadership roles at prominent law firms, including Troutman Pepper, Stoel Rives, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Hogan Lovells, and Sidley Austin. Her work includes launching award-winning video content, enhancing cross-practice collaboration through signature initiatives like the “Rainmaker Roundtable,” and spearheading inclusive business development strategies. She has also provided executive teams with data-driven insights to inform decision-making and client engagement.
Mahalet’s focus on driving client growth, operational efficiency, and strategic marketing has consistently delivered measurable impact for the law firms she has supported. She brings a proven ability to draft persuasive pitch materials, RFP responses, and tailored business development plans across key practice areas including Finance, Real Estate, Environmental, and Intellectual Property. Her record of accomplishments includes launching firmwide initiatives such as a strategic video content series, establishing an Agriculture and a Finance industry group as well as top client management focus groups and creating a firmwide Chambers process. All of which were designed to elevate attorney thought leadership and client engagement.
Mahalet has a strong commitment to enhancing the client experience through value-added solutions including the development of client service team structures. She has implemented client feedback programs and systems for tracking matter details to uncover opportunities and improve service delivery. As a leader and mentor, she has guided business development teams, created onboarding programs, and introduced process improvements to accelerate performance. She has also developed and delivered attorney training programs on topics such as LinkedIn optimization, preparing for partnership, and engaging clients during disruptive times.
Mahalet’s approach is grounded in empathy, efficiency, and strategic foresight. Whether she’s providing strategy for new office openings, supporting executive committees on internal and external communications, assisting with Chambers submissions, or guiding clients through competitive market positioning, she brings clarity, creativity, and an unwavering focus on outcomes.
Mahalet holds a bachelor’s degree in international business and marketing from the University of Kansas and has studied internationally in Spain. When she’s not working with clients, Mahalet loves spending time outdoors with her family, climbing trees, hiking, gardening, and watching her kids enjoy nature.