Iris Zuckerman Joins Major, Lindsey & Africa's Interim Legal Talent

Hanover, MD (MARCH 28, 2024) — Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), the world's leading legal search firm, recently announced that Iris Zuckerman has joined the firm as a managing director of client development with MLA Interim Legal Talent. Iris works with leaders in corporate legal teams and law firms to identify high-quality, on-demand and flexible legal talent to take on short-term, project-based and dedicated legal engagements.

“Iris is a true client-adviser. She has a warm, welcoming approach and an intellect that legal department and law firm leaders will gravitate to,” said Matthew Weaver, Executive Director for MLA Interim Legal Talent. “Her passion for client service, love of the law and high acumen for innovative business measures makes her an ideal team member.”

Iris has extensive experience working with corporate legal departments and law firms to help them work more efficiently, create better workflows, cut costs, implement innovative solutions and improve their business development efforts. Most recently, she worked with another alternative legal service provider, partnering with in-house legal leaders to create innovative solutions utilizing flexible legal talent. Iris began her legal career as a litigator for seven years before transitioning into a career in business development and client management within the legal sector. She earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law and her B.A., Political Science and Speech Communication from the University of Illinois.

“I am thrilled to join the outstanding Interim Legal Talent team of Major, Lindsey & Africa! The excellence of our recruiters and executives here constantly impresses me as we collaborate across functions and teams to bring exceptional legal talent and service to our clients,” Iris said. “The genuine kindness, unwavering commitment to excellence, and steadfast dedication to both our internal team members as well as to our clients and candidates is unlike anything I've encountered before.  The stellar reputation of MLA within the legal market is well-deserved.”