WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2024 – Garrison today announced the promotion of Erin Sears from Vice President to Partner.

“We are very excited to elevate Erin to Partner,” said Garrison partner Dan Binstock.  “Since joining Garrison in 2018, Erin has demonstrated the skills and tenacity to succeed at the highest level.  We have always been proud to have Erin on our team, and this recognition is much deserved.”

Erin’s practice focuses on law firm placements, spanning regulatory, transactional and litigation practices.  She brings particular knowledge of practices with regulatory components, especially financial services and banking.    

“Erin receives more referrals than any recruiter with whom I have worked,” said Garrison partner Matt Schwartz. “Her referrals are a testament to her extensive knowledge, creative thinking, hard work, and most importantly, results.”

“Erin is an exceptional recruiter,” said Garrison partner Nancy Palermo.  “She is respected by our clients and a wonderful advocate for her candidates. In addition, her professionalism, excellent writing ability, and great sense of humor are appreciated by everyone on our team. I look forward to having her as my colleague and friend for years to come.”

“I am so appreciative of the confidence that Garrison has in me,” said Erin. “I am thankful every day to work alongside likeminded colleagues who are so dedicated to our candidates and clients.”  Erin added, “We have such a collaborative approach and genuinely enjoy working together, which is so important in this business.”

Prior to joining Garrison, Erin practiced for twelve years at Paul Hastings in Washington, D.C., as well as at Three Crowns, an elite international arbitration boutique. Her law firm experience has proved an invaluable asset in understanding the DC market.  Before practicing, Erin earned her J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis (2004) and her B.S. from the University of Maryland (2001), with double degrees in International Business and Logistics/Transportation, along with double minors in Portuguese and Spanish.

About Garrison

Since 1986, elite attorneys, law firms, and corporations have entrusted Garrison with their most important lateral searches due to a unique blend of market expertise, connections, and candor.  Over the years, Garrison recruiters have placed well over 2000 attorneys in all types of law firms and in-house legal departments, with an emphasis on the Washington, D.C. market.

For more information on Garrison, visit https://www.g-s.com/.