Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle - Corporate & Business Transactions - Real Estate - 2027 Entry-Level Associate

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.

I highly recommend Evan. I worked with Evan for nearly 3 years as an associate, and then counsel, at my prior firm. Evan was a consummate professional, always available and a real asset to me in my career search. At every juncture, it always felt like Evan had my best interests at heart, even as I decided initially to stay in my current firm and pursue an opportunity there. When it came time to pursue a role outside my firm, he had all the right contacts and relationships/resources to get me in front of key decisionmakers at all the most prestigious firms and was able to find and negotiate multiple job offers for me, even during a challenging lateral hiring window. I would highly recommend Evan, he is a great person to work with, is well respected in his field and by his clients and the firms he places them at, and he always keeps the interests of the candidate at the front of his mind throughout the process. I hope I don’t need his services again, but if I do, I know I will be in good hands.

Greg was a huge asset to me as I navigated big law recruiting. He was always available to answer my questions and provided excellent advice as I navigated both my interviews as well as my decision once I had received offers. He is very knowledgeable about current trends in legal recruiting and was well-aware of how to tailor my candidacy for different firms' cultures. I could not have navigated this process without his help and would strongly recommend his services to other attorneys looking to make a move in this market.

Jack helped place me in my current role and was great to work with throughout the interviewing and hiring process. He was very empathetic, communicative and professional, and took the time to fully understand my career goals. I’m very appreciative for his guidance, and recommend him for other attorneys who are looking to make a move.

Priya helped me when I moved between firms. It was my first lateral move and the thought of having to update my resume for the first time since law school and preparing for interviews was daunting, but Priya made everything unbelievably easy for me. She was willing to work with my busy schedule and worked overtime to make sure I was fully prepared for my interview. She was available for me throughout the day and night, and even on weekends. I definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking to move between firms and will reach out to her again if I decide I need another move!

I had a great experience working with Ed. He really knows the lateral process inside and out. Ed was extremely helpful walking me through what to expect, which made for a smooth application process.

Alice was extremely helpful in my job search and helped me land an amazing opportunity. She was responsive and guided me through the entire process. I couldn’t be more thankful for all her hard work.

I worked with George for a recent move and had a seamless experience navigating the NYC lateral market. Despite being based in London, George worked around EST hours and always made himself available as per my convenience. I was impressed by his knowledge of the NYC legal markets and appreciated the effort he put in trying to understand my background and goals so he could find me the best fit. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone considering a lateral move.

Jessica was phenomenal to work with while transitioning roles. She was attentive and provided helpful and encouraging feedback during the process. She’s continued to keep in contact even after my placement. I cannot recommend her enough!

Kally was an absolute pleasure to work with during the transition that led to my lateral move to Winston & Strawn LLP. From our first conversation, it was evident that she possessed a deep understanding of the legal market. She took a highly strategic and personalized approach to help me evaluate multiple opportunities. Her insights into firm culture, practice group dynamics, and market trends were instrumental in preparing me effectively for each stage of the process. Beyond her expertise, Kally was exceptionally responsive, supportive, proactive, and a trusted advisor. She assisted me with resume and interview prep, offer negotiation, and took the time to understand my goals. Throughout the process, she ensured that I felt confident and informed. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to any attorney exploring their next move.

I wholeheartedly recommend Brandon. He helped me achieve what many said couldn’t be done, which was landing my dream position in the sports world. His guidance, persistence, and confidence in me created an opportunity that changed my career path. Brandon is the most responsive and genuine recruiter I have worked with. I could not be more grateful.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Ren while making a lateral switch to my new law firm. He was always responsive and attentive to my questions/needs, and had incredibly helpful advice throughout the process. I would highly recommend Ren to anyone looking to make a move.

From my very first phone call with Vijay, I knew that he was a sharp professional, had an extensive understanding of the legal market, and was someone I would feel comfortable working with throughout my lateral career search. Over the course of a few weeks, Vijay truly became a coach, a teammate, and a confidant all in one. Vijay made sure I was extremely well prepared for each step of the process. He spent a lot of time talking me through the logistics, answering my questions, and strategizing with me. More importantly, during every conversation with Vijay, I felt supported and guided. When I had to make tough decisions, Vijay was there to bounce ideas off of, to help me work through my thoughts, and to offer his insight. Vijay’s impressive knowledge of and experience with the legal profession make him a great recruiter, but what really sets him apart is his ability to connect with people on a level that goes deeper than the surface. I truly felt like Vijay cared about me, my future, and my goals. He went above and beyond to make my experience as positive and successful as possible. I highly recommend Vijay to anyone who is considering making a career move in the legal field. I wholeheartedly believe that working with Vijay is the best decision you can make. I am so grateful to have worked with him and am very thankful for all that he did to help me pursue my dreams.

I am so glad I responded to Darin's email. He is the consummate professional - zero pressure or salesmanship (like some other recruiters), pulls no punches, and is a good and decent guy. He is the real deal and has a great depth of experience and insight based on years of experience both as a BigLaw attorney and an industry recruiter. Darin is straightforward, thoughtful, and responsive. I've got a great new position to thank him for, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Working with Bryson was a seamless process. After our first meeting he sent me a personalized spreadsheet of open positions that matched my interests, and sending regular updates for new openings. As we prepped for interviews, Bryson went above and beyond to provide me with information for each person I would be meeting with in one consolidated email. He highlighted important information that he thought would be most interesting and relevant to me for my meetings. He also summarized the firms' statistics, with a welcome emphasis on diversity statistics. Bryson has spent hours compiling statistics on the top law firms' diversity numbers, and this knowledge shows! Bryson handled all of the communications with firms for me, and was quick at scheduling interviews, and keeping all the firms I was interviewing with aware of my other options. I believe this helped me receive multiple offers in a short time frame. When I was weighing these options, Bryson reached out to his network of peers and friends for additional information on lifestyle and culture. All in all, Bryson goes the extra mile in his role as recruiter. I felt confident that he was preparing me to the highest degree for my interviews and callbacks. I would not hesitate to recommend him. Thank you Bryson!

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.

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.

Kate was fantastic to work with! She is a an effective and authentic communicator and listened to my needs and preferences. I ended up with a great lateral move that fit exactly what I was looking for. Would 10/10 recommend working with Kate and her team.

I strongly recommend hiring Zsaleh as a recruiter. Zsaleh reached out to me awhile back while I was clerking, and while I didn’t have a need for a recruiter at the time, Zsaleh generously took the time to explain to me how the recruiting process works. Left with a good impression, I contacted Zsaleh years later when I did need a recruiter, and she helped me land my top choice in a new city. Zsaleh is attentive, diligent, and a pleasure to work with. 10/10 recommend!

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!

I had an excellent time working with Amanda, who recently helped place me at an international law firm. She was extremely professional and responsive. Amanda really took an interest getting to know me as a candidate, and was genuinely interested in hearing and understanding my goals and feedback. I felt Amanda was a strong advocate for me in the process when she could tell that I would be a good fit at a firm, and was always providing encouragement in the process when I needed it. She always offered a lot of very useful information about the roles I was interviewing for. She was very proactive in providing updates about the market which she shared even without me having to ask. I would easily recommend Amanda.