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Attorney By Attorney Career Profiles of the Profession Who? Judith Hudson Managing Director, Major, Hagen & Africa - Chicago jhudson@mhaglobal.com What? Primary Recruitment Area & Subspecialty Fields: Ms. Hudson places attorneys in all fields, both with law firms and corporations. In-house placements are a particular area of interest. When? In Lawyer Placement: Since 2000 In the Legal Profession: Since 1992 Where? Employer: Major, Hagen & Africa www.mhaglobal.com City/State: Chicago, IL Law School: University of Chicago Why? I chose to work with an Attorney Search firm because: I enjoy meeting with and counseling other attorneys in their job search. I find it very rewarding to find the "right fit" for a client's needs, especially if, at the same time, I am helping someone further their own career in some way that is important to him/her. I chose to work for Major, Hagen & Africa because: of their commitment to ethics. I truly believe that all of us at Major, Hagen & Africa focus on "doing the right thing" rather than simply making placements for the sake of making money. We have a terrific client base that provides lots of challenges. Advice and Tips for Lawyers Interested in Working in a Search Firm: Don't do it simply to escape practicing law. You need to really love this business to survive the ups and downs. Do it if you truly enjoy building relationships, counseling and helping make the right match, not just any match. Advice and Tips for Lawyers Interested in Being Placed by a Search Firm: Be completely honest with your recruiter. Keep control over your search process, and be an active participant. Do your homework not only on the search firm(s) you decide to use, but also on the law firms/corporations we suggest to you. How? Career Path to Current Position: Schiff, Hardin & Waite; Holleb & Coff. Job Search Techniques Used in Finding Your Position(s): From Schiff to Holleb, through a family friend. To Major, Hagen & Africa, by calling Miriam Frank (Managing Partner in the Chicago office) directly, as I had met with her during job search from Schiff and remembered really connecting with her. Rest is history. Most Gratifying Placements: Nearly all my in-house placements are the most rewarding for me, especially if the candidate really wants to go in-house from a law firm, or are taking a step up in responsibility, compensation.