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Biography
Alpert Associates LLC is a legal search consultancy on L Street NW in Washington, DC, with more than 25 years in legal recruiting. It places partners, counsel and other attorneys with law firms and corporations, with a focus on the Washington, DC market.
In their words: “A national legal search consultancy based in Washington, DC”
Source: Alpert Associates Website
At a glance
- Based in: Washington, DC
- Experience: over 25 years in legal recruiting, according to the firm
- Ethics: the firm says it follows the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) Code of Ethics
- Recent placements: the firm lists corporate, environmental and real estate partners among them
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners and counsel
- Attorneys for corporate legal departments
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporations, mainly in Washington, DC.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Washington, DC legal jobs, Washington, DC general counsel jobs and environmental counsel jobs.
1387 Fairport Road, Suite 845 Fairport, NY 14450 work Asheville, NC work Boston, MA work Chicago, IL work Cincinnati, OH work Cleveland, OH work Dallas, TX work Denver, CO work Miami, FL work New York, NY work Philadelphia, PA work Pittsburgh, PA work Ridgefield, CT work San Antonio, TX work San Diego, CA work San Francisco, CA work Washington, DC work Phone: (877) 571-5047work Email: rbarker@barkergilmore.comINTERNET Website: https://www.barkergilmore.com/ Biography
BarkerGilmore LLC is a legal and compliance executive search firm headquartered in Fairport, New York, with recruiters in cities including Asheville, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas and Denver. It recruits general counsel, chief compliance officers and other in-house legal leaders for Fortune 1000 companies and growth organizations.
In their words: “BarkerGilmore is a leading legal and compliance executive search firm specializing in General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and in-house legal leadership recruitment.”
Source: BarkerGilmore Website
At a glance
- Headquarters: Fairport, NY (Rochester area), with recruiters across the US
- Experience: over 20 years, according to the firm
- Focus: in-house legal and compliance leadership only
- Other services: the firm also offers executive coaching, advisory and succession planning for legal departments
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel and chief legal officer
- Chief compliance officer
- Deputy general counsel and senior in-house legal leaders
Who they recruit for
Fortune 1000 companies and growth organizations, including private equity-backed companies.
In-house focused. Best fit for senior candidates: general counsel and chief compliance officer searches are typically retained by the hiring company. Browse current general counsel jobs, deputy general counsel jobs and chief compliance officer jobs.
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Beacon Hill is a national staffing company headquartered in Boston. Its legal division, Beacon Hill Legal, places attorneys, paralegals and legal support professionals with law firms and corporate legal departments, on temporary, interim and permanent terms, and runs managed document review projects.
In their words: “Find top attorneys, paralegals and more with Beacon Hill Legal. Nationwide legal staffing, document review and project management solutions tailored to law firms and corporate legal departments.”
Source: Beacon Hill Legal Website
At a glance
- Headquarters: Boston, MA (20 Ashburton Place)
- Offices: nationwide, including San Francisco, Denver, Washington, DC, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago and Southfield, MI
- Search types: temporary and interim staffing, permanent placement, managed review and document review
- Practice areas: the firm lists areas including antitrust, corporate, healthcare and family law
Legal roles recruited
- Attorneys and contract attorneys
- Paralegals
- Document review and managed review teams
- Legal support and legal operations staff
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporate legal departments across the US.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Boston legal jobs, legal operations jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Legal recruiter placing attorneys with in-house legal departments as well as law firms.

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DHR Global is an executive search and leadership consulting firm. Its Legal & Compliance practice says it has completed hundreds of general counsel, chief compliance officer and related searches across industries and company sizes.
Legal roles recruited
- General counsel, deputy general counsel and division general counsel
- Corporate secretary
- Chief compliance officer and chief privacy officer
- Securities, labor and employment, intellectual property and litigation counsel
Who they recruit for
Public and private companies and nonprofit organizations.
The firm also runs government affairs executive searches that combine its legal and corporate affairs practices.
Best fit for senior candidates: general counsel, chief legal officer and deputy GC searches are typically retained by the hiring company. Browse current general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Executive search firm with a general counsel and chief legal officer practice; recruits legal leaders for in-house legal departments.
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Dresam Advisors, LLC is a legal recruiting firm on Connecticut Avenue NW in Washington, DC. It places lawyers with leading law firms and companies across the country.
In their words: “Premier legal recruiting company placing lawyers with top law firms and companies nationwide.”
Source: Dresam Advisors Website
At a glance
- Based in: Washington, DC
- Market: nationwide
- Search types: law firm and in-house attorney placements
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm associates and partners
- In-house counsel
Who they recruit for
Law firms and companies across the US.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Washington, DC legal jobs, Washington, DC general counsel jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Empire Search Partners is a legal recruiting firm on East 45th Street in New York, with an office in Washington, DC. With more than 25 years of experience, it recruits law firm partners and associates and runs exclusive in-house counsel searches.
In their words: “Empire Search is the premier legal recruitment firm for both law firm recruitment and in-house legal counsel recruiting.”
Source: Empire Search Partners Website
At a glance
- Offices: New York, NY and Washington, DC
- Experience: over 25 years, according to the firm
- Search types: law firm partner and associate recruiting, and exclusive in-house counsel searches
- Resources: career articles on resumes and compensation negotiation
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners and associates
- In-house counsel
Who they recruit for
Law firms and companies in major US legal markets.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current New York legal jobs, Washington, DC legal jobs and in-house counsel jobs.
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Garrison & Sisson (now branded Garrison) is a Washington, DC legal search firm on I Street NW with national clients. It places partners, associates and in-house counsel with law firms and corporations.
In their words: “Garrison is a top-tier, award-winning legal search firm with national clients and legal recruiters based in Washington, DC.”
Source: Garrison Website
At a glance
- Based in: Washington, DC
- History: 40 years of attorney placements, according to the firm
- Track record: the firm says it has placed over 2,000 attorneys
- Search types: lateral partners and practice groups, associates and in-house counsel
Legal roles recruited
- Law firm partners and practice groups
- Associates
- In-house counsel
Who they recruit for
Law firms and corporations nationwide, with deep roots in the Washington, DC market.
Works with both in-house legal departments and law firms. Browse current Washington, DC legal jobs, Washington, DC general counsel jobs and government contracts counsel jobs.