Partner

Partner Recruiters and Search Consultants

The evolving role of law firm partners

Today, more than ever, law firms are growing by lateral acquisition of partners and practice groups. A select number of partners are choosing to relocate to firms where their unique strengths are valued most highly. Similarly, many firms are finding that they can grow strategically by teaming with experienced and proven leaders in sought-after practice areas. That said, partner moves are still unusual and require a great degree of delicacy, confidentiality and sophistication. They also require an intimate knowledge of the existing marketplace, insight into the culture and dynamics of individual law firms, and extraordinary negotiating savvy.

If you are contemplating a move as a partner – or considering adding a new partner to your firm - you need and deserve a recruiter who is also a trusted partner and confidant, someone with an unusually high level of experience and marketplace knowledge. With more specialists and resources than any other search firm, MLA is recognized throughout the industry as the undisputed leader in partner placement and was voted “Best Legal Search Firm in the U.S.” in the most recent national survey of America’s top law firms.

Many of the consultants in our dedicated Partner Practice Group are former law firm partners themselves, giving us a perspective and understanding not available at even the most prestigious executive search firms. In fact, you can count on having the dedication of one primary consultant and point person throughout the entire search process, a partner placement specialist with an unwavering focus on your success.