Insurance Litigation Special Counsel - NY, DC, BOS

I had the pleasure of working with Darin during my transition from a government attorney to a role in private practice. Darin took the time to understand my career goals and matched me with a law firm that perfectly aligned with my skills and aspirations. Darin’s professionalism and dedication were instrumental throughout the search process. I highly recommend Darin to anyone seeking a new position.

Alice worked with me to secure a lateral move that I'm pleased with. I appreciated her guidance in clarifying my priorities and then focusing on opportunities that aligned with them. I especially appreciated her tailored approach to my goals and as well as her vast connections and practical insight. Two thumbs up!

Evan was excellent to work with. From beginning to end, Evan was exceptionally responsive and dedicated a ton of time to my search and to helping me make the right decision. I would recommend him to any attorney I know who is looking to make a move. He truly took the time to understand my motivations, and was able to find me the perfect fit.

Rhea was amazing! The best I have worked with : )

I *highly* recommend working with Ed in your lateral search. Ed went above and beyond the standard listings (that every recruiter can arrange for you) to land on a truly unique and perfect opportunity, and then worked creatively and proactively to help me get the position. I'm now in exactly the team and practice area I hoped to end up in (a tiny niche area that I didn't think was realistic to find) and Ed was crucial in that process.

Max was hugely helpful in my search, proactively running opportunities by me, but also creating them from thin air. He's a talented recruiter and also a very kind, fun person to chat with. That personality goes far in terms of sourcing opportunities for his clients. Lastly, his level of care and diligence sets him far apart from the scores of recruiters that reach out to us daily.

There are so many reasons I would recommend working with Steven as you take the next steps in your legal career. Above all, I appreciated Steven’s knowledge, personal touch, and respect for the ways in which I wanted to shape my career as we worked together to find my next step. Steven has a deep knowledge of the legal market and an active “rolodex” of contacts who trust his judgment when he recommends candidates for open roles. These are reasons enough to entrust your next career move to Steven’s guidance, but Steven is also a joy to work with, someone who will get to know you as a person and will help bring out your best qualities as an applicant. Steven is there for you every step of the process. Lateraling can be daunting and questions undoubtedly arise. Steven was a trusted confidant and I always felt comfortable seeking his advice. He never forgets the person behind the application; in fact, he works to draw that person out so that they can put their best foot forward, confident in who they are and how they fit into a new role. Steven helped me build the confidence to take the next step in my career. He also checks in with you. You are never left hanging or waiting to learn information from him. He will keep you as informed as he is. He is your partner in the process, not someone who simply clicks “submit” when your application is ready. Perhaps most importantly, while he is a steady guide throughout the process, Steven also respects your choices and redlines and the ways in which you want to shape your career. He listens when you explain what you are looking for and he remembers details. If you want to remove particular roles from consideration because of the direction in which you are trying to drive your career, he accepts and respects those considerations. He does not push you to make a deal or accept an offer simply because it’s there. He wants the best fit for you just as much as you do. I highly recommend working with Steven to take the next step in your legal career.

Alan is an exceptional recruiter. Throughout the process, he was hands-on, highly diligent and refreshingly down-to-earth. With Alan advocating for me, I felt confident that I would secure the right placement on my own terms. His extensive knowledge of the market, the recruiting process and the key players was truly impressive. While I hope I never need his services again, I would not hesitate for a moment to work with him in the future.

When I engaged Khurram and Freshwater Counsel, I came in with a very short target list of firms in a challenging market, and they helped me secure competing offers from that list. I understand from friends’ lateral experiences that such precision is rare in the lateral market. What impressed me most was how skillfully Khurram managed the negotiation phase. Salary, bonus, and timing are always sensitive issues, and it can be a challenge to advocate for yourself without souring the relationship with a future employer before you even start. Khurram handled these conversations with exactly the right balance of persistence and diplomacy, ensuring I landed on terms that reflected my priorities while leaving the firms genuinely excited to bring me on board. I cannot recommend Freshwater Counsel highly enough to anyone looking to make a thoughtful, strategic lateral move in big law. Khurram, Jared and the Freshwater team make a daunting process feel targeted, efficient, and ultimately successful.

Priya was wonderful to work with and helped me throughout the entire process. Always responsive, highly skilled, and very personable!

I had the pleasure of working with Kally during a recent lateral transition, and I highly recommend her and her team as recruiters. They were thoughtful, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable about the legal market. Throughout the process, Kally provided clear guidance, communicated proactively, and demonstrated a strong understanding of both the technical aspects of the role and the broader strategic fit. She not only understands the legal market very well, but also takes the time to understand the needs, goals, and qualities of each candidate. Her professionalism and insight made the entire process smooth and efficient, particularly as she helped me navigate multiple interviews and offers. I definitely recommend her.

I worked with Bally on my move from London to New York. Bally was excellent to work with - responsive, attentive to what I was asking for and very personable. I was able to run through what kind of role I was looking for and she helped me narrow down a great list of opportunities and carved out an unposted role for me. I felt comfortable and supported on every step of my journey and cannot recommend Bally highly enough!