You're already carrying more than your title reflects.Let's find the firm that pays you like it.
From a former BigLaw associate. I’ve sat in your chair.
I place associates, counsel, and partners at AmLaw 100 firms and elite boutiques, discreetly, and only when the move is right for you.
15 minutes. Completely confidential. Firms pay my fee, never you.
- 9+ yrs
- Placing attorneys
- 100s
- Successful placements
- AmLaw 100
- & elite boutiques
- $0
- Cost to you, ever
Most recruiters have never done your job. I have.
Before I recruited attorneys, I was one. I was a patent litigator at Weil Gotshal and Finnegan Henderson, so I know what a 2,200 hour year feels like, how firms think about fit, and what it’s actually like to sit on your side of this decision.
That’s the difference between a recruiter who forwards your resume and one who advocates for your career.
I know how partners actually evaluate laterals
Six years inside BigLaw means I know the difference between real trial or deal experience and repetitive support work, and how to frame yours so you’re evaluated instead of filtered.
I won’t waste your time with the wrong roles
No mass-submitting resumes. I run an in-depth career assessment, then target a select group of firms genuinely aligned with where you’re trying to go.
Total discretion, start to finish
Our conversations stay between us. Your materials don’t move without your written permission for each and every opportunity.
A simple, confidential process that respects your time
Three steps, no pressure, and an honest read from someone who has been on your side of the desk.
Confidential call
A 15 minute call to understand where you are, where you want to go, and what you’re not willing to compromise on.
Targeted shortlist
A curated set of roles matched to your practice, trajectory, and lifestyle, with specific reasoning on why each one fits.
Direct advocacy with decision makers
I take your materials straight to the hiring partner and frame your story so you’re evaluated, not filtered. Then I coordinate interviews, prep you for each step, and negotiate terms.
Ready to see what’s out there? It starts with one call.
Book a Confidential CallIt's structure, not effort
Sometimes the bottleneck isn't you. It's deal flow.
If your firm isn't winning matters in your practice area, there's no work to distribute, no matter how proactive you are. Months of idle time start to look like underperformance when it is actually structural misalignment.
A busy platform fixes in weeks what staying cannot fix at all. The answer isn't working harder. It's the right firm.
Real stories, real career moves
Hear how attorneys made their next move.
“I didn’t think this kind of role was possible for me. But it was.”
“Steven understood where I was trying to go and built a path to it I couldn’t have done on my own.”
“It felt discreet, thoughtful, and personal. I never once felt ‘sold.’”
“He prioritized my career goals and what was best for my family. His guidance on positioning my experience, interview prep, and offer negotiation were all excellent.”
Moving isn't disloyalty
Most associates think lateraling is risky. Staying still is riskier.
Firms expect laterals. They don't take it personally. The attorneys who advance fastest aren't the ones who never leave. They're the ones who move when their firm can't support what comes next.
Your career isn't built on loyalty. It's built by being strategic about where you invest your 2,000 billable hours. The partners who matter will respect that.
Questions you’re probably already asking
- Is this actually confidential?
- Completely. Our conversations stay between us, and if we move forward your resume doesn’t go anywhere without your written permission for each and every opportunity.
- How do you get paid?
- Firms pay my fee, not you. There’s no cost to you at any point in the process.
- Do I need to be actively looking to reach out?
- No. Most of the attorneys I work with are in explore mode, not decided mode. A conversation costs you nothing and tells you a lot.
- How long does the process take?
- Most placements happen within one to four months of starting. Some move faster. I’ll give you an honest read early on.
- What if I just want to see what’s out there?
- That’s the right reason to call. Knowing your options doesn’t commit you to anything. It just gives you a clearer view of where you stand and what’s possible.
- Why should I work with you instead of another recruiter?
- I was a BigLaw patent litigator for six years before I switched to recruiting. I don’t just know the market. I know what it’s like to sit in your chair. I’ll never waste your time with roles that don’t make sense, and I’ll be straight with you about what’s realistic.
Still have questions? Let’s talk.
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Where I share candid takes on the lateral market, BigLaw moves, and what firms really look for.
About Steven
Before I recruited attorneys, I was one.
Six years as a BigLaw patent litigator gave me a perspective most recruiters don’t have. I know how partners evaluate laterals, how firms think about fit, and what it actually feels like to be on your side of this decision.
Nine years and hundreds of placements later, I focus on one thing: finding the right next role for attorneys who’ve outgrown where they are. Associates, counsel, and partners at AmLaw 100 firms and leading boutiques across corporate, finance, regulatory, and litigation.
The process is yours to control. I move at your pace, keep everything discreet, and stay focused on what’s right for you, not just what’s open.
“He listened, understood the dynamics of my group, and then introduced me directly to people who were relevant to my experience. I ended up with options that made sense for where I’m going.”— Associate, Corporate (AmLaw 50)