About

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With 40 years in the legal industry, I've spent my career as a COO and CFO inside law firms ranging from mid-size to AmLaw 200. 

I have managed budgets, built leadership teams, and made hiring decisions that shape a firm's future. I understand what it takes to bring on a lateral partner or shareholder because I’ve done it myself. I have hired the executives responsible for running a firm’s operations, giving me firsthand experience on both sides of the table. That perspective shapes every aspect of how I approach recruiting and consulting.

My experience gives me a perspective most recruiters don't have. I understand how firms evaluate talent, what drives compensation and partnership decisions, how a lateral hire affects the bottom line, and what separates a good fit from a costly mistake. I speak the language of managing partners, executive committees, and finance leadership because I've been in those rooms my entire career. 

As for leadership in the law firm COO community, I have served on numerous panels and boards of leading law firm COOs, including serving as Chair of the Steering Committee of Large Firm Administrators (LFA). I have also chaired local, regional, and national advisory boards.

What I do:

• Executive search: Recruiting COOs, CFOs, and other law firm leaders

• Legal recruiting: Placing shareholders, partners, and senior legal and business professionals with firms that are the right match
• Consulting: Advising law firms on talent strategy, growth, and operations

Why it matters:

Long-standing relationships with firm leaders form the foundation of my network. In my searches, I draw on trusted referrals from firm leaders nationwide. Those referrals mean candidates come personally vetted, and they help me identify the most qualified candidates for each search. When I make an introduction, it carries credibility, and I can help both candidates and firms see the full picture before a decision is made.

If you're a law firm looking to grow or a legal professional exploring your next move, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.