Law Firms: Search Strategy

We learn the unique qualities and character of our client firms and gain an understanding of the firm’s financial and management structures in order to identify the best and most appropriate prospective candidates.  We strive to build enduring client relationships so that we can serve our firm clients’ needs either through targeted searches in strategic specialized practice areas or through proactive, opportunistic referrals of prospective candidates who may represent attractive complements to our clients’ growth goals.

Once discussions have been initiated, G&S assists its law firm clients by developing essential partner or practice group financial and demographic data, in helping to identify potential client conflict issues and in facilitating the processing of all of the members of a practice group.  During these sensitive discussions, G&S fosters candid discussions among all parties and helps maintain the momentum essential to the desired, positive outcome. 

Recruiting lateral associates requires an appreciation of the motivations, mindsets and values of developing lawyers and how to best present the advantages and potential of new positions.  In addition to personally interviewing candidates as part of the referral process, G&S compiles the necessary candidate information such as resumes, law school transcripts, bar admittance documentation, references and client conflict data.  G&S assists it law firm clients in constructing competitive compensation offers and facilitates clear communications and negotiations to bring the recruiting process to a successful conclusion.  

G&S’ record of success enables it to continue to produce results for its valued law firm clients.  We serve indigenous D.C. firms, multi-office global and national firms, regional and local firms and niche, local and national specialty firms.  We would like to learn more about your firm’s practices, culture and goals.  We can get it done.