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Attorney
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Attorney
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Profiles of the Profession
Who?
What?
Primary Recruitment Area & Subspecialty Fields:
In House and Law Firms all areas, specializing in General Counsel searches.
When?
In Lawyer Placement:
Since 2001
In the Legal Profession:
Since 1987
Where?
Employer:
Major, Lindsey & Africa
www.mlaglobal.com
City/State:
Los Angeles, CA
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Law School:
University of Chicago
Other Post-Graduate Education:
The Anderson School at UCLA, MBA
Undergraduate School/Degree:
University of Rochester Political Science, Intl Relations
& French
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Why?
I chose to work with an Attorney Search firm because:
I felt that my background in both business and law would allow
me to help people making career direction decisions, and I enjoy
helping people in this area. It is exciting to be involved at
the crossroads of someone's career.
I chose to work for Major, Lindsey & Africa because:
I wanted to work for an ethical firm with a strong reputation,
that has a national (even international) presence.
Advice and Tips for Lawyers Interested in Being Placed by
a Search Firm:
Develop a good relationship and seek advice from a recruiter early
in your career. Work closely with your recruiter.
How?
Career Path to Current Position:
Law: Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Non-law: First Base Sports, Inc.
(publishing), ASA Properties (event management and governing body
for extreme sports), Cardomon Group (national litigation services
firm), Kozmo.com (retail and delivery company).
Job Search Techniques Used in Finding Your Position(s):
The Internet, University career center, friends, Wall Street Journal
Ad, on campus recruiting headhunters.
Bar Affiliations and Activities:
CA and DC Bar.
Intriguing Interests:
Enjoy travel (have been to over 40 countries) and scuba diving,
love watching college basketball, have written several non-fiction
books on sports.
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