Partner-level legal recruiting requires far more than a strong network or a polished pitch. It requires fluency in the financial, ethical, and strategic complexities of what is, in effect, a mini merger. For over 14 years, I have guided law firm partners through these transitions with discretion, rigor, and a strategic lens. I have successfully completed more than 140 placements across a range of firm platforms.
At Elevate Recruiting Group, I focus exclusively on lateral partner movement. My work begins with a granular understanding of your practice. Not just what you do, but how your economics function, including billing structure, origination and working credit, leverage needs, compensation design, and potential upside or constraints. Every move is considered through the lens of timing, capital recovery, conflicts, and strategic fit.
From there, I offer:
* Thoughtful guidance on potential firm platforms, going beyond surface-level metrics to assess leadership, compensation models, culture, and hidden opportunities
* Hands-on support preparing materials, business plans, and LPQs, always tailored to minimize assumptions and position your practice with clarity and strength
* Custom blind profiles, firm-specific briefings, and full prep for interviews and negotiations
* Objective advice, whether or not I am representing every option in front of you, rooted in long-term alignment, not short-term incentive
I have advised partners navigating team moves, complex financial transitions, and delicate exit scenarios. I help you flag ethical obligations early, manage confidentiality, and resign professionally with your reputation and client relationships fully protected.
My role is not simply to make introductions. It is to act as a trusted strategic advisor across every stage of a move, before, during, and after.
