Barbara J. Dawson is the Firm Chair of Snell & Wilmer, leading the strategic growth of its 17‑office footprint and supporting more than 500 attorneys across the firm. A nationally recognized investigations and litigation partner, she has guided Fortune 500 companies through complex internal investigations, regulatory compliance challenges, and high‑stakes litigation. Dawson has held major leadership roles within the American Bar Association, including chairing its Section of Litigation and serving on the Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary, which evaluates nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts. Internationally, she chaired the board of Lex Mundi, the world’s largest network of independent law firms, and frequently works on cross‑border matters. Her career also reflects deep community commitment, from co‑founding Arizona’s first HIV/AIDS legal clinic to serving in multiple statewide legal‑service leadership roles.