April 16, 2009 Press Release
SAN RAFAEL, California – April 16, 2009 – Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), the world’s largest legal search firm, announced today that it has launched an attorney outplacement service in response to demand from law firm clients seeking to help their attorneys laid off during the global economic downturn. More than 3,000 attorneys have been laid off by major U.S.-based law firms in the first quarter of 2009, according to data published by The American Lawyer, an industry trade magazine.
“MLA’s outplacement services are distinguished from those of traditional providers in two ways that our clients say are extremely important to them,” says Carter Brown, MLA’s Chief Executive Officer. “First, they are tailored specifically for attorneys by our career counselors, nearly all of whom are former attorneys themselves. Second, our career counselors are located in the same cities where our clients have offices, as MLA has offices in every major market. This allows us to provide an unparalleled level of personal, face-to-face service that goes way beyond the mere telephone consult others offer. ”
Major, Lindsey & Africa’s outplacement services offer individual counseling and support, resume writing and interview preparation, career coaching and networking assistance, and help with creating a personalized job search plan, all offered with the same quality and industry expertise that has made MLA the top legal search firm in the world. MLA has more than 100 consultants in local, national and global markets focused exclusively on serving lawyers, law firms, law departments and employers of legal talent throughout the world.
“We are confident that MLA’s outplacement services are unmatched by any other firm,” says Brown, “and we know that clients trust us to provide their professionals with the top caliber service we’re known for.” He adds, “We also know that there are a number of extraordinary attorneys who are looking to our professionals for help with advice and counseling to help them make the next step in their careers, and we welcome the opportunity to serve them as well.”
Law firm representatives and individual attorneys can learn more about MLA’s career and outplacement services by visiting www.mlaglobal.com or by contacting:
East Region
Carmen L. Grossman
Regional Practice Manager
New York, NY
212-201-3999
cgrossman@mlaglobal.com
Central Region
Eden Mandrell
Regional Practice Manager
Chicago, IL
312-896-8557
emandrell@mlaglobal.com
West Region
Courtney A. Goldstein
Global Practice Manager
Los Angeles, CA
213-689-0718
cgoldstein@mlaglobal.com
About Major, Lindsey & Africa
Founded in 1982, Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s largest and most experienced legal search firm. Combining local market knowledge and a global recruiting network, MLA has earned recognition for its track record of successful General Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Partner and Associate placements. With offices throughout the U.S., Hong Kong, London and Tokyo, MLA recruiters are dedicated to understanding and meeting our clients’ and candidates’ needs while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality. At MLA, we consider every search a diversity search, and have been committed to diversity in the law since our inception. For these reasons, MLA was voted “Best Legal Search Firm in the U.S.” in the most recent national survey of America’s top law firms. To learn more about MLA, please visit our website at www.mlaglobal.com.