Interim Legal Talent Expands into Las Vegas Market with Addition of Benjamin Klafter

Hanover, MD (OCTOBER 09, 2024) — Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), the world's leading legal search firm, recently announced that Benjamin Klafter has joined the firm as a managing director of client development with the Interim Legal Talent team. He works with corporations, nonprofits, law firms and a variety of other legal organizations to identify contract attorneys and paralegals for short-term, project-based and special legal engagements. Based in Las Vegas, Ben will focus on the Nevada, Orange County and San Diego markets.

“Ben embodies the core trait we value most: intellect—a quality that ensures we continue to match the most capable and adaptable legal professionals with the evolving needs of our clients,” said Cloud Schnoebelen, partner and practice lead with Interim Legal Talent. “This expansion in Las Vegas marks an exciting step in our growth and enhances our ability to serve the legal community in this dynamic market. We look forward to strengthening our relationships and delivering exceptional talent solutions in the area with Ben’s help.”

Ben has more than 15 years of experience in business development, sales and partnerships across various industries, including legal, technology and education. He has a proven track record of executing innovative partner solutions at such diverse companies as ChartHop, TrustArc and SmartRecruiters. Ben received his J.D. from the University of California, Davis and his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.

“I’m thrilled to be combining my passions for both relationship-building and legal problem-solving alongside such an impressive team of industry experts,” said Ben. “The expertise and experience of MLA’s client and candidate development teams is unmatched, and the way in which the two sides of the desk cooperate to address our clients’ ever-changing challenges is what excites me most.”