Stay up-to-date with Garrison news on lateral attorney news and lateral attorney articles Browse today! News and Insights News / Industry Moves Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Filter items with Label Garrison News and Insights Lateral Partner Tracker - DC May 5, 2026 at 2:11:08 PM Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in Law360 Nancy Palermo was quoted in "How Happy Are In-House Attorneys At Work?," (Law360, 2/18/26). April 29, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Veronica Ascarrunz joins Sheppard Veronica Ascarrunz, previously Partner at Perkins Coie, has joined Sheppard as Partner and Co-Leader of the firm's ITC Litigation Practice. Veronica has experience in Section 337 ITC investigations at all stages, patent infringement litigation, Hatch-Waxman litigation, product development license disputes and USPTO inter partes proceedings. April 22, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Judson Littleton and Morgan Ratner join Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Judson Littleton and Morgan Ratner, previously Partners at Sullivan & Cromwell, have joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher as Partners in the firm's Appellate Practice. The team brings experience in appellate advocacy, including in the Office of the Solicitor General. April 22, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Jeffrey Wall joins Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Jeffrey Wall, former Principal Deputy Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher as Partner and Co-Chair of the firm's Appellate and Constitutional Law Practice. Jeffrey has argued cases before the Supreme Court and is an appellate advocate for bet-the-company litigation. April 19, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Jeff Cottle joins Clyde & Co Jeff Cottle, previously Partner and Co-Head of the National Security Practice and Global Co-Head of the Industrials Sector at Eversheds Sutherland, has joined Clyde & Co as Partner and Head of Regulatory & Investigations, White-Collar Crime and Sanctions Practice. Jeff has experience in sanctions and export controls compliance, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and investigations. April 12, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Kerry Hotopp joins Akin Gump Kerry Hotopp, previously General Counsel at the Department of the Navy, has joined Akin Gump as Senior Counsel in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Kerry advises defense, technology and research‑driven clients on complex federal acquisition requirements and enforcement matters. April 7, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Peter Saba joins Baker Botts Peter Saba, previously Deputy General Counsel for Policy at the US International Development Finance Corporation, has joined Baker Botts as Senior Counsel in the firm's Global Projects Department. Peter advises clients on all aspects of project development and financing for energy and other infrastructure projects, both domestically and internationally. April 6, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Anne Murray joins Winston & Strawn Anne Murray, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, has joined Winston & Strawn as Partner in the firm's White Collar & Government Investigations Practice. Anne guides companies, boards, and individuals through complex enforcement matters and internal investigations. April 5, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Torsten Kracht joins Morgan Lewis Torsten Kracht, previously Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, has joined Morgan Lewis as Partner in the firm's Global Litigation Practice. Torsten represents US and international clients in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. March 31, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Alexander Ott joins Winston & Strawn Alexander Ott, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, has joined Winston & Strawn as Partner in the firm's Litigation Department and the International Trade Commission Practice. Alex focuses on complex patent disputes and represents clients in high-technology industries, including semiconductor, wireless networking, LED, and software technologies. March 30, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Michelle Heisner joins Baker Donelson Michelle Heisner, previously Partner at Baker McKenzie, has joined Baker Donelson as Shareholder in the firm's Corporate Group. Michelle advises public and private companies, boards of directors, private equity sponsors, and investors on complex U.S. domestic and cross-border corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, carve-outs, roll-ups, and minority equity transactions. March 30, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Shannon Reaves joins Dechert Shannon Reaves, previously Partner at Squire Patton Boggs, has joined Dechert as Partner and Co-Chair of the National Security Practice Group. Shannon has experience in cross-border transaction reviews before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and Foreign Ownership Control or Influence mitigation with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. March 23, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Marcus Childress joins Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Marcus Childress, previously Senior Advisor & Special Counsel at the House Judiciary Committee has joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as Partner and Co-Head of the Congressional Investigations Practice. Marcus helps clients navigate all aspects of congressional and other government investigations, public hearings, as well as related litigation. March 23, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Priyata Patel joins Dechert Priyata Patel, previously Partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, has joined Dechert as Partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Practice. Priyata focuses her practice on life sciences and technology disputes. March 23, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Archis Parasharami, Daniel Jones and Kevin Ranlett join Skadden Archis Parasharami, Daniel Jones and Kevin Ranlett, previously Partners at Mayer Brown, have joined Skadden as Partners. They will defend businesses in high-stakes class action litigation in federal and state courts nationwide. March 22, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Douglas Gansler and Stephen Ruckman join Greenberg Traurig Douglas Gansler and Stephen Ruckman, previously Partners at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, have joined Greenberg Traurig as Shareholders in the firm's State Attorneys General Practice. They represent clients in federal and state investigations and enforcement actions. March 19, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC David Pearl joins Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer David Pearl, previously Partner at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider, has joined Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer as Partner in the firm's Antitrust Practice. David will focus on advising clients on high-stakes contentious and noncontentious antitrust issues, including litigation, investigations, cross-border merger reviews and foreign direct investment. March 19, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Cheryl Isaac joins Alston & Bird Cheryl Isaac, previously Partner at K&L Gates, has joined Alston & Bird as Partner in the firm's Financial Services Group. Cheryl focuses her practice on derivatives and commodities law across several industries, and advises on regulatory matters under the Commodity Exchange Act, the Dodd-Frank Act, and related Commodity Futures Trading Commission(CFTC) regulations. March 16, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC David Shaw joins Latham & Watkins David Shaw, previously Partner at Desmarais, has joined Latham & Watkins as Partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. David focu ses on patent litigation across the technology and life sciences sectors in federal district courts and Section 337 proceedings before the International Trade Commission(ITC). March 12, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Julie McConnell joins Dechert Julie McConnell, previously Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, has joined Dechert as Partner. Julie focuses her practice on representing clients in complex litigation before federal, state and local agencies as well as courts and courts of appeals. Load More

Tiffany Manukure supports Garrison’s Associate and In-House teams. Among her many responsibilities, she assists with researching and identifying potentially suitable candidates for searches, helping to research the market for law firm associates, preparing spreadsheets and managing interview scheduling, and generally supporting all of the other steps of the search process for the Associate and In-House recruiters. Tiffany Manukure Associate and In-House Practice Manager tmanukure@g-s.com 202.559.0476 1627 I Street, NW Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20006 What It's Like To Work With Me Overview Credentials Outside the Office WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME I like to think of myself as having a very positive attitude that makes things easier for those around me. I’m a hard worker, focus on maximizing efficiencies, and take a very collegial and collaborative approach. I am always striving to put my best foot forward so I can help our clients do the same. OVERVIEW Tiffany supports Garrison’s Associate and In-House teams. Among her many responsibilities, she assists with researching and identifying potentially suitable candidates for searches, helping to research the market for law firm associates, preparing spreadsheets and managing interview scheduling, and generally supporting all of the other steps of the search process for the Associate and In-House recruiters. She also assists with many administrative matters within the company that support day-to-day operations. CREDENTIALS B.A. magna cum laude, Political Science, concentration in Race, Gender, & Politics (minors in American Studies), American University, 2022 OUTSIDE THE OFFICE When not assisting Garrison reach company goals, I am either catching up on some me time or hanging out with friends. As a Maryland resident, there’s always much to explore around me. I spend most of my weekends enjoying the views in Baltimore or trying new food spots in DC. Other activities I love include walking, shopping, and reading. I also enjoy traveling and am making it a goal to visit different states and countries this year!

As the Partner Practice Manager for Garrison, Kendall Kiley is known as the one who “keeps the trains running” on the lateral partner side of the firm’s practice. Kendall Kiley Partner Practice Manager kkiley@g-s.com 202.618.6958 1627 I Street, NW Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20006 What It's Like To Work With Me Overview Credentials Outside the Office WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME Every aspect of my role at Garrison includes keeping things on track – this means I have to be simultaneously detail-focused and strategic. My goal is to leave no question unanswered while never being shy about asking questions myself. Colleagues and friends describe me as driven, focused, organized, efficient and responsive – but I balance this by being calm, warm and friendly because that’s my nature. OVERVIEW As the Partner Practice Manager for Garrison, Kendall is known as the one who “keeps the trains running” on the lateral partner side of the firm’s practice. Working with both the Garrison partner practice team and law firm candidates, she is adept at managing the process of identifying suitability and fit and successfully placing lateral partners in key roles at client law firms. Kendall is an essential part of the administrative team that has helped place Garrison at the top of the legal recruiting industry. Kendall’s critical role includes assisting with the research necessary to identify the best laterals, supporting search activities, and organizing recruiter marketing. She assists in developing communications, scheduling meetings, following up on all projects and much more. CREDENTIALS J.D. in progress (graduating 2026), American University Washington College of Law M.A, political science, American University, 2020 B.A. magna cum laude, political science (minors in law and society, philosophy), American University, 2019 OUTSIDE THE OFFICE When not keeping the partner recruiting trains running at Garrison, being a law student keeps me very busy. But I love to make time for trying new art activities, such as crocheting, watercolor painting, and whatever intrigues me in a given moment. When the law books are not calling, I will read almost anything, but I especially like historical fiction and science-focused nonfiction. Other activities I love include thrifting, trying new restaurants, and going to see new movies with friends. Originally from St. Michaels, Maryland, I try to visit with family as often as I can.

Matt Schwartz is appreciated by candidates and employers alike – as the recruiter who honors candidates and clients by taking them seriously. Matt Schwartz Partner mschwartz@g-s.com 202.559.0468 1627 I Street, NW Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20006 What It's Like To Work With Me Overview Credentials and Past Experience Representative Placements Testimonials Insights and Speaking Outside the Office WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME If you’re scanning my bio, it means you are wondering if a career change is right for you – I can help you think through that. You might be restless where you are, yet you aren’t certain of the options – are you wondering if they’re better than what you already have? Associates reach out to me whether they want to narrow their focus or see just how broad their professional horizon might be. What I can guarantee for you is that I’ll see your full range of options, align that with your 5-10-year career goals and help you become the best candidate you can possibly be. OVERVIEW Regarded as among the foremost experts in lateral associate placement, Matt Schwartz is appreciated by candidates and employers alike – as the recruiter who honors candidates and clients by taking them seriously. Inside the first few minutes of conversation, they feel the difference in depth, intellect, proven track record, transparency and trust from other recruiter discussions they may have had. These qualities are evident in his success placing attorneys across a wide variety of industries and practice areas for boutiques, national and global law firms. Law schools don’t typically provide students with an education in managing their careers, navigating law firm life, or even finding their perfect fit within one of the most diverse and complex of occupations. Matt knows that his role is to help guide lawyers in their first years of practice so they can find their place in the profession. Whether helping an associate move from one firm to another for any of a myriad of reasons or helping a government lawyer transition to private practice, Matt’s second-to-none knowledge of the legal opportunities provides a distinct advantage to candidates. If it’s your first move, second or third, Matt’s process is tailored to meet you where you are – he will diligently and actively guide you until you find the right position, even if that means staying where you are. Count on Matt understanding how your motivations may have changed as your career has progressed and knowing how to help you take a clear look at the current market, craft the most compelling story of your capabilities and write cover letters that help employers quickly connect with who you are and all that you have to offer. Winning interviews combine both art and science, and Matt will rigorously prepare you. He ensures that his mock interview questions are specifically tailored to the opportunity and even more challenging than the actual ones you will be asked. Matt knows the questions and the answers that will move candidates ahead. Prior to becoming a recruiter, Matt served as a transactional associate at one AmLaw 20 firm and a litigation associate at another DC-based national firm. The competitiveness and his keen legal training at these firms, plus his own career transitions, are the foundation for the unique empathy he brings to these relationships. Because Matt is so successful on the candidate side, he is also sought after by employers who are struggling to find enough associates to meet their high standards and be a good cultural fit. Whether a law firm or legal department, they know that finding their perfect match in a new hire is as important to Matt as it is to them. This is why many of the most revered law firms in the country know Matt’s reputation and trust him completely. An important addition to his work placing attorneys, Matt is invited by Harvard and Stanford to provide real-world career coaching to their law students. He often speaks at other major law schools, such as Michigan, George Washington, Georgetown, Penn and Northwestern, and provides his deep insight into the DC legal market. CREDENTIALS AND PAST EXPERIENCE Prior to becoming a legal recruiter, Matt was a transactional associate at Hogan & Hartson (now Hogan Lovells); before that, he was a litigation associate at Howrey. His legal training and previous employment in the field, his own experience transitioning from litigation to corporate law, and his established expertise recruiting in DC enable Matt to offer candidates as well as clients sound counsel on professional tracks and transitions. Matt is a cum laude graduate of Georgetown University Law Center with an undergraduate degree from Brown University. REPRESENTATIVE PLACEMENTS Matt has placed at least 200 associates and counsels in the DC market at large firms and prestigious boutiques, as well as placing several people in-house. Following are selected examples: Placed a tech transactional associate from the Washington, DC office of an AmLaw 25 firm in the Tech Transactions practice of an AmLaw 50 firm's Washington, DC office. Placed an FCC attorney focusing on wireline service in the Communications practice group of a large, extremely prestigious Washington, DC-based international law firm. Placed a Baltimore AUSA and former AmLaw 50 investigations associate in a Chambers-rated securities enforcement boutique. Placed a policyholder insurance associate from a top-tier international law firm in an Insurance group of a top-tier Washington, DC-based international law firm. Placed a CFIUS associate from the Washington DC office of a large international firm in the International Trade group of the Washington, DC office of an AmLaw 50 firm. Placed a senior corporate (M&A/VC) associate from the Washington, DC office of an AmLaw 50 international law firm in the Washington, DC Corporate practice of an AmLaw 50 national law firm. Placed an FDA associate at the Washington, DC office of a boutique based in New York City in the Washington, DC FDA practice of a top-tier international law firm. Placed a healthcare associate from a top-tier Washington, DC healthcare boutique in the FDA/Healthcare group of a prestigious international law firm's Washington, DC office. Placed a project finance associate from the Washington, DC office of an AmLaw 25 firm in the Project Finance group (Washington, DC office) of an international AmLaw 50 firm based in San Francisco, CA. Placed an associate from a Washington, DC environmental boutique in the Washington, DC-based Environmental group of an AmLaw 100 international firm based in Texas. Placed a tax transactional associate from the Washington, DC office of an AmLaw 25 international law firm in a Transactional Tax practice of a highly prestigious international law firm based in Los Angeles, CA. Placed an associate from the Washington, DC office of a national firm based in Milwaukee, WI in a Washington, DC energy regulatory boutique. Placed an in-house counsel, specializing in corporate governance at one of the country's largest bank holding companies located in Tysons Corner, VA, in a Corporate Governance practice of the Washington, DC office of a premier international law firm based in Los Angeles, CA. Placed a life sciences transactional associate in the Washington, DC office of an AmLaw 100 firm in the Tech Transactions/Life Sciences Transactional group of a prestigious international law firm based in Washington, DC. Placed a Federal District Court Clerk and former associate with the DC Office of a Top-Tier New York-based law firm in an elite Washington, DC-based litigation boutique. Placed a litigation associate from the DC Office of an international law firm based in Chicago in a Washington, DC litigation boutique. Placed a litigation associate from an AmLaw 50 firm in the Washington, DC office of a New York City-based litigation boutique. Placed a labor & employment associate from the Washington, DC office of a Philadelphia-based firm in a Labor & Employment Transactional practice at the Washington, DC office of an AmLaw 25 firm. Placed a mid-level government contracts associate from a regional firm in a Northern Virginia office of an international law firm. Placed an associate from a Washington, DC healthcare boutique firm in a premier Washington, DC FDA boutique. Placed a patent (life sciences) litigation associate from a New York City-based intellectual property boutique in a leading intellectual property boutique. TESTIMONIALS “There are typical legal recruiters, and then there’s Matt Schwartz. I have worked with Matt on two searches, and he stands out for his competence, professionalism, and integrity. Some recruiters will push you into the easiest position, but Matt is selective and prudent. Matt not only identified the right positions, but he also identified the wrong positions. Matt advised me in preparing materials and provided smart and candid feedback that substantially contributed to the quality of my application. It’s clear that Matt invests in every relationship, which means he’s looking out for the long-term satisfaction of every party and not just his own immediate financial interests. This has been apparent to me from the start, including when Matt helped me with an application for which he could not receive a commission. Matt is a rare individual, and I highly recommend him.” Insurance Coverage Associate, AmLaw 25 Firm “If you’re looking for a position in DC you need to call Matt. Matt makes no promises, and will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Matt has strong connections with the biggest and best law firms in DC; if he submits you, it’s highly likely you will be interviewed and he helps you prepare for that as well. There are so many recruiters that it’s really hard to differentiate between them. Garrison and Sisson is the gold standard in DC. Matt is different because he doesn’t hound you and he is honest about the market and your prospects from the start. On top of all these great attributes, Matt is genuinely just a good guy, always pleasant to speak with, and funny as hell. Hopefully I won’t be moving again for a long time, but if I decide to, he’s my first and last call as far as recruiters go.” Corporate Associate, AmLaw 25 Firm "Year after year, Matt has carved out significant time from his busy schedule to meet with our students, offering them insights that simply can't be found anywhere else. These aren't just quick conversations; he genuinely invests in understanding each student's goals and helps them see possibilities they hadn't yet considered. The DC market guide he provides is absolutely brilliant, capturing all those nuances and quirks that would otherwise take years to learn through trial and error. Students consistently tell me how his advice transformed their approach to the DC job search, and more than one has mentioned feeling like they had a secret weapon after speaking with him. What sets Matt apart is his deep, genuine knowledge of the DC market combined with his ability to translate that into actionable guidance. He knows every firm's culture, which practice areas are thriving, where the opportunities really are, and perhaps most importantly, he's honest about what it takes to succeed there. Our students don't just appreciate his expertise; they trust him completely, and that trust is earned through his consistent track record of steering them toward opportunities that truly align with their career aspirations. Matt has been an incredible resource and partner to Stanford Law School. His commitment to helping the next generation of lawyers find their place in the profession is extraordinary, and we're tremendously fortunate to have him in our corner." Susan Robinson, Associate Dean for Career Services, Stanford Law School “It was an absolute pleasure to work with Matt during my lateral search. He is an expert on the legal market and the different firms, and took the time to get to know me personally, as well as understand my short- and long-term goals in order to help guide me towards the right firms. Matt helped fine-tune my application materials and held a mock interview to ensure I was fully prepared. Throughout the interview and offer process he was always available and responsive when I had questions, and proved an invaluable source of information and feedback. I ended up at the perfect firm, and I couldn’t have done it without Matt’s assistance. Lateraling can be a time-consuming and stressful process, but he made it painless and enjoyable. I highly recommend Matt to anyone considering a lateral move.” Corporate Associate, Top Five DC Firm "Matt has generously made time to speak to our students about the Washington D.C. legal market for years now and has become an invaluable resource to our students who are considering entering the DC market. His presentations are well-informed, insightful, and chock full of so much useful information that one of our students recently reported watching the video recording of it twice just to make sure they didn't miss anything! Not only does Matt provide excellent insight into the unique aspects of the legal market in DC, but he also has spot-on advice to students for how to effectively approach their job search and how to best prepare themselves to maximize their success. I consider his program to be required viewing for any student who is even considering working in DC, and I have also recommended him without hesitation to alums who are seeking to lateral into the DC market." Northwestern Pritzker School of Law “Matt was an absolute pleasure to work with, and he did a lot more than merely pass my resume along to his contacts (as two other recruiters had done). His approach was individualized to the firm for which he was seeking placement and tailored to my credentials and needs. Matt gave constructive feedback at every stage of the process. For example, he reviewed my resume carefully and suggested a number of helpful changes. He also set aside a full hour to do a mock interview and helped me hone my interview skills. Matt was available and responsive during the in-between times to answer any and all questions that I had, which I greatly appreciated. Simply put, Matt is a professional. I would (and already have) happily recommend Matt to others.” White Collar Litigation Associate, Top Five DC Firm “Working with Matt was an absolute pleasure. Shortly after the birth of my first child, as a midlevel associate in the BigLaw space in the NY metro area, I started looking for a better job fit for my family and my future ambitions. I was fortunate enough to connect with Matt, who told me about a unique position in the DC area that could be a long term fit for the career pivot I was looking to make. He encouraged me to apply for the position, vouched for the (former BigLaw) attorneys at the small firm I would be interviewing at, and guided me through the interview and offer process. It’s not hyperbole to say that the placement was a life changing one for me and my family. It was certainly a risk when I moved with my wife and 10 month old from a 400 person firm in the NY metro area to a 3 person firm in the Beltway. Six and a half years later, my now 7 and a half year old is entering 2nd grade and is the proud older sister of a 5 yr old sister and a 3 year old sister, both of whom were born in the DC area. The job ended up being a great fit, my family purchased a wonderful home in Bethesda in 2018 and I was elevated to partner as of January 1, 2022. We love the community and it has proven to be a wonderful place to raise a family. I’m home every night at 6PM to put the kids to bed and there are no midnight emails or calls from obnoxious colleagues or nasty clients. The clients are generally wonderful. All of this is possible because I took a chance on a unique opportunity in 2016 and because I trusted Matt when he told me what great potential existed here. My colleagues have been as nice and genuine as Matt said they were and despite our age differences they’ve become friends in addition to colleagues. Matt helped me find a place that has been personally and professionally rewarding for myself and beneficial for my family. I could not recommend him more highly.” Healthcare Associate, Healthcare Boutique “After meeting with so many recruiters and feeling pressured to consider firms that weren’t good fits, finding Matt was a breath of fresh air. Matt’s connections in the industry are genuine, and his recommendations were tailored to my needs. He took the time to prepare me for each step of the process and offered concrete, actionable feedback. Thanks to Matt, I ended up in a group that is a great fit and have sent several colleagues his way since then, each of whom experienced the same personalized approach and successful placements.” Corporate Associate, AmLaw 15 Firm “Matt is the best. I worked with a couple recruiters prior to Matt. What a difference. First, there’s no pressure, and he works with you to identify your goals and develop a plan to achieve them. Equally important, he knows his stuff inside and out. A rock through the lateralling process. I felt he worked hard for me and went the extra mile during writing sample revising, mock interviewing, and post-interview negotiations. I have recommended him to all of my friends that express interest in lateralling. Such a pleasure to work with, and I really appreciated how genuinely happy he was for me when I got the offer at my top-choice firm.” (“V&E has been great so far. Zero regrets.”) Environmental & Natural Resources Associate, AmLaw 75 Firm “I originally started my job search with a different recruiter. The search turned out to be fruitless, and the previous recruiter made to feel like a failure for not getting any responses. A friend referred me to Matt, and it was the best decision I made. Matt and I had an initial “getting to know you” conversation so he could understand the motivations for my job search and what I was looking for in my career. He was honest, never condescending or abrasive, and gave constructive feedback – even recommending that I get an additional credential, which ended up helping me get my offer. With my new certification, Matt helped me submit my material, and within three weeks I got an offer. From application date to offer, Matt was helpful and meticulous. He prepared me by setting up mock interviews with me, by giving me detailed background of the practice group and the firm, and keeping record of any areas of improvement I may need in the future. Even during the offer and decision stage, when I was anxious about hearing back, Matt was reassuring, so that I felt comfortable with every decision and every step of the recruitment process. He made sure to not only help me with obtaining my new job, but also protect my existing job during the search, and ensuring confidentiality so my relationship with my employer was not at risk. Finally, Matt proved to be a great liaison between employer and candidate. Employers give candidates vetted and prepared by Matt a lot of credence.” Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Associate, AmLaw 200 Firm INSIGHTS AND SPEAKING Matt freely shares with law schools and law students what he’s learned through many years of legal recruiting. He is also interviewed by the legal media for his take on the current legal employment landscape. Stanford University Law School and Harvard University Law School Counseling 2nd year law students about on-campus interviews (OCIs) for Washington DC law firm positions Meeting with the law school’s career services team to update them on the DC legal market Regular speaker: Michigan, Georgetown, Stanford, Pennsylvania, Northwestern, George Mason and George Washington Law Schools about the DC legal market Mock interviewing practice for nonprofits: Seeking Employment, Equality and Community for People with Developmental Disabilities (SEEC) So Others Might Eat (SOME) Presenter on the legal marketplace: Washington Area Legal Recruitment Administrators Association (WALRAA) The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) “Cracking the DC Legal Market,” University of Pennsylvania Law School, April 2014 “’Hot’ Practice Areas and Job Search Tips,” George Mason University School of Law, March 2014 OUTSIDE THE OFFICE I’m an avid sports fan, especially supporting the Washington Nationals and the Maryland Terrapins. My love of sports led me at an early age to become a sports memorabilia collector, beginning with baseball cards. Today, my dad and I attend collector shows together and buy and sell our best finds. I also make a study of personal finance and have given talks to various groups on the subject, including single moms attending school and trying to effectively juggle work, kids, school and their finances. And finally, I do love trendy lounges, theater, concerts and Stephen Starr restaurants.

Garrison is one of the leading government attorney recruiters in Washington, DC. Learn how we can help you! < Back to For Candidates Government Attorneys Home For Candidates Government Attorneys Key Contacts: Dan Binstock Bio Erin Sears Bio Matt Schwartz Bio Kaitlyn Hunter Bio Amy K. Savage Bio Decades of Experience For over three decades, we have placed countless government attorneys in private practice–both those with prior law firm experience and those without. Our government candidates range from those at the highest leadership levels in agencies to those who would slot in as junior or mid-level associates. Partners and counsel Making a move from the government to private practice (whether returning to private practice or entering for the first time), requires addressing numerous questions at the outset, such as: Is my background best suited for equity partner, non-equity partner, or counsel? What are the ethical limitations and how can I approach firms without unnecessarily triggering recusals? What’s a fair compensation range, given my background, and can I expect a multi-year guarantee? How competitive is the market for similarly situated people, and is this the right time to enter the market? How do I begin developing a compelling business plan? Associates We have placed many government attorneys into law firms - here are some of the most common questions we help associate candidates address: Do I have the skills needed to make a move to a law firm? If not, what can I do to make myself more marketable? What is it like to work in a law firm? What differences can I expect from my current job? When is the right time for me to make a move? How long is too long to stay in the government if I ultimately want to go to a firm? Will I lose any class years if I move to a firm? If I am ready to move, what does the market look like? What firms will appreciate my skillset? What can I expect in compensation? How we help you Once we help you address the relevant questions at the outset and you decide to go to market, we assist you in navigating each subsequent stage of the process. We will help you with your resume, develop your brand for private practice, work closely with you on your business plan (when relevant), utilize our network to make introductions, present your materials, schedule your interviews, conduct mock interviews with you, handle negotiations and guide you through everything else that arises. We provide concierge-level guidance, minimizing stress and maximizing the strength of your opportunities and offers. Broad range of agencies We work with lawyers from a wide range of agencies, offices, commissions, boards and other governmental bodies, including (but not limited to): Department of Justice (DOJ) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Department of Treasury (DOT) Federal Reserve Board Consumer Fraud and Protection Board (CFPB) Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Federal Courts (with the exclusion of judges, who must have prior law firm experience) International Trade Commission (ITC) White House The Hill Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Government Accountability Office (GAO) Federal Communication Commission (FCC) What clients are saying: Always available and responsive when I had questions, and proved an invaluable source of information and feedback. Associate Top-tier Global Firm Associate Top-Tier Global Firm After meeting with so many recruiters and feeling pressured to consider firms that weren’t good fits, finding Garrison was a breath of fresh air. A rock through the lateralling process. Associate Top-Tier National Firm High touch. High truth. High trust. 2000+ Attorneys placed 98.3% Of our candidates stay with their new employer for at least one year 175 Law firms have hired our candidates 75% Retention rate of partners after five years (industry average is 50%) Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters

Employers routinely tell us that candidates we’ve introduced begin their interviews by saying how effective our recruiter outreach was. For Employers The Garrison Difference We make you look your best in the lateral market. When you work with Garrison, you will immediately notice a difference. We take the time to understand your search far beyond the obvious and common talking points. In this highly competitive legal talent market, we are experts at helping you develop your search narrative and highlight your unique strengths, which effectively distinguishes you from your peers. Employers routinely tell us that candidates comment that they “rarely respond to recruiter calls,” but our distinctive and impactful approach led to their accepting the meeting. Recruiting Partners and Groups Recruiting Associates Recruiting In-House News and Insights Keep up with Garrison and the industry Garrison quoted in Law360 Nancy Palermo was quoted in "How Happy Are In-House Attorneys At Work?," (Law360, 2/18/26). Garrison News and Media Tue May 05 2026 Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in " 'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," (American Lawyer Online, 3/5/26). Garrison News and Media Thu Mar 05 2026 What clients are saying: I look forward to working with them, and I can’t say that about many other search firms. Hiring Partner Top-tier litigation boutique On multiple occasions, I’ve called over, thinking that I have an impossible need to fill but the team at Garrison is always ready for the challenge and ends up delivering time and time again. Associate Director of Recruiting AmLaw 25 firm I’ve never used any firm other than Garrison for legal searches. That’s how good they are. President and former General Counsel Leading media technology company High touch. High truth. High trust. 2000+ Attorneys placed 98.3% Of our candidates stay with their new employer for at least one year 175 Law firms have hired our candidates 75% Retention rate of partners after five years (industry average is 50%) Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters

Garrison legal recruiters are leaders in the industry with an unparalleled track record. Our Team Browse or select an area of expertise from the drop down. Area of Expertise Dan Binstock Partner dbinstock@g-s.com 202.559.0472 Full bio Kaitlyn Hunter Managing Director khunter@g-s.com 202.559.0467 Full bio Nancy Palermo Partner npalermo@g-s.com 202.559.0470 Full bio Amy K. Savage Partner asavage@g-s.com 202.684.3090 Full bio Matt Schwartz Partner mschwartz@g-s.com 202.559.0468 Full bio Erin Sears Partner esears@g-s.com 202.370.7684 Full bio Kathy Charlwood Senior Administrator kcharlwood@g-s.com 202.559.0475 Full bio Kendall Kiley Partner Practice Manager kkiley@g-s.com 202.618.6958 Full bio Tiffany Manukure Associate and In-House Practice Manager tmanukure@g-s.com 202.559.0476 Full bio

Your search firm should reflect the same professional standards you uphold with your clients. Let Garrison handle your lateral partner recruitment. Recruiting Partners and Groups < Back to For Employers Home For Employers Recruiting Partners and Groups Key Contacts: Dan Binstock Bio Erin Sears Bio Amy K. Savage Bio Our Track-Record and Approach We are highly selective with our searches to ensure our full focus and attention. As a result, our track record outpaces the market. After five years, our retention rate is 75%, compared to the industry average of 50%. Our unique process helps you stand out in a highly competitive market, so you can attract and engage a broader range of partners and groups – not just read about them in the news. Our proven process 1. Designing the strongest search narrative 2. Reflecting your brand in the market 3. Access to the “invisible partner market” 4. Highest likelihood of success 5. Transparency and efficiency 6. Responsiveness and clarity 7. Close contact and insight throughout 8. Getting over the finish line Representative Placements 1. Designing the strongest search narrative The partners you seek are contacted multiple times a week by multiple firms and the outreaches begin to all sound the same. This is where we are different. We have learned that the most important ingredients for attracting a lateral partner are a strong strategic vision and a well-articulated search narrative. Marketing a search to lateral partners is much different than marketing your law firm services to clients, and we are experts in knowing what resonates with your target partners. To develop the strongest narrative, we go beyond “why are you looking?” and uncover selling points that will better position you in the market. Our detailed and comprehensive approach stands out and maximizes the likelihood of a favorable response. 2. Reflecting your brand in the market When working on your search, we positively project your firm’s image and brand. Partners consistently tell us, “I never call recruiters back, but your approach was so refreshing I had to return your call.” Based on many years of experience, we know what stands out from the noise and resonates with partners, especially those who may not be actively looking. When a partner receives a call from Garrison, they likely know our firm and reputation for selectivity. The fact that we are conducting a search on your behalf reflects our belief in the quality of the opportunity, and this is consistently reinforced through our approach. 3. Access to the “invisible partner market” From our many years in the market, we have a broad network of partners and trusted relationships at high levels. Some of these partners are not actively in the market and don’t respond to recruiter outreach - but they do trust us to quietly inform them of certain standout opportunities. 4. Highest likelihood of success We are always gratified to hear comments such as, “We tried this search in the past, and the difference is night and day. We have never received as many meetings.” While we cannot guarantee a placement for every search, we do guarantee that our proven approach will provide you the highest likelihood of success. 5. Transparency and efficiency We are straight shooters, which ensures that we aren’t time wasters. We tell you the good, bad and sometimes ugly, all with a goal towards maximizing your efforts. While some search firms avoid uncomfortable conversations, we view them as essential. We will help you avoid embarking on searches without a realistic sense of the market and your likelihood of success. Our approach enables you to make the smartest business decisions when it comes to investing your time and resources. 6. Responsiveness and clear expectations From the moment we begin working together, you will realize that responsiveness and clear communication are woven into everything we do. We are always available, including evenings and weekends, and our response time is usually within a couple of hours. We also set expectations in terms of search updates and check-ins and keep you well informed at every stage. 7. Close contact and insight throughout the process We go far beyond presenting candidates and scheduling interviews. Once discussions begin, we remain in the trenches skillfully guiding and navigating the process at each stage, such as advising on interview strategies, candidate feedback, negotiation, and assisting with due diligence. At the same time, we know when to step back to enable you to develop organic connections with the partners. 8. Getting over the finish line Even once a partner accepts, there’s still the possibility of counter-offers, cold feet, or other unexpected complications that can undermine the deal. We understand the nuances of making a move and the deep level of trust we develop with candidates makes an important difference. We are skilled at helping partners address issues such as giving notice effectively, handling counter-offers, and ultimately making the transition with minimal disruption. We address some of these issues early in the process, ensuring they are anticipated and dealt with appropriately if they develop. Representative placements Representative Practice Groups Antitrust counseling and litigation practice group into the DC office of an AmLaw 50 firm. Antitrust practice group into the DC office of a New York firm to complement the firm's existing antitrust counseling practice. Appellate/commercial trial group into the DC office of a national law firm. Banking regulatory practice group into AmLaw 25 firm. Corporate and securities, bank regulatory, and healthcare partners at a Southeastern-based, mid-sized firm establishing a Washington office to complement its existing lobbying practice. Corporate practice group from a UK-based firm into an AmLaw 100 firm to expand international capabilities within the US. Government contracts counseling and litigation group into the DC office of a global law firm. Government contracts practice group from an AmLaw 200 firm into an AmLaw 100 firm to co-lead and expand the firm's existing government contracts practice. Health care transactional and regulatory practice in New York into the NY office of a mid-Atlantic firm. Immigration group from an AmLaw 15 firm into another AmLaw 15 firm. Insurance coverage firm (Chambers ranked) acquisition into an AmLaw 150 global firm. Intellectual Property/Internet Governance practice group into the DC office of an AmLaw 100 firm. Investor-focused project finance practice group into an AmLaw 50 firm. IP (patent litigation and prosecution) practice group into the DC office of an AmLaw 100 firm. IP litigation practice in east and west coast offices of an AmLaw 50 firm. IP practice group into a DC IP boutique. Multi-city white collar/securities enforcement practice group into NY and DC offices of AmLaw 50 firm. Multi-office environmental/infrastructure regulatory and litigation practice from boutique firm into an AmLaw 10 global law firm. Patent litigation practice group to co-head patent litigation practice at top-tier IP/patent firm. Patent litigation practice into an AmLaw 50 firm. Patent prosecution practice group from an AmLaw 100 firm to another AmLaw 100 firm. Political law practice from an AmLaw 25 firm to another AmLaw 25 firm. Privacy practice group from a Northeast-based AmLaw 200 firm to Midwest-based AmLaw 200 firm to establish and co-head practice. Privacy practice group into an AmLaw 100 firm to co-head global privacy practice. Private equity/transactional practice into an AmLaw 50 firm. Project finance practice group into the DC office of a UK-based firm to expand its agency-lender-focused project finance practice and enhance the firm's international capabilities. Real estate practice group into the DC office of an international law firm. Structured finance group from top Wall Street-based firm into AmLaw 15 global firm. Telecommunications regulatory and transactional practice into the DC office of an east coast-based firm. Transportation practice from an AmLaw 100 firm to another AmLaw 100 firm. White collar litigation and investigations practice into an AmLaw 50 firm. Representative Individual Partners Antitrust attorney (Chief-level) from the Criminal II Section, Department of Justice to an AmLaw 50 firm as partner in their antitrust practice group. Antitrust attorney (Chief-level) from the Department of Justice to the DC office of an AmLaw 15 firm as an antitrust partner. Bankruptcy partner from international law firm to a leading Magic Circle firm. Capital markets partner (formerly in-house) into AmLaw 50 firm. Capital markets partner from the DC office of an international law firm to the DC office of an AmLaw 75 firm. CFIUS partner from an AmLaw 100 firm to lead the national security/CFIUS practice at an AmLaw 50 firm. Commercial litigation partner from a leading DC-based firm into an AmLaw 200 firm. Commercial litigation partner from the DC office of a global firm to the DC office of a large national firm. Consumer finance/CFPB attorney as partner into AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate/finance partner into DC office of leading national firm to help grow firm's east coast corporate/finance practice. Corporate/M&A partner from an AmLaw 50 firm to another AmLaw 50 firm to lead its corporate practice. Corporate partner from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 200 firm. Energy/FERC partner from AmLaw 200 firm into AmLaw 50 firm. Energy/project finance (renewable) practice head into AmLaw 50 firm. Energy partner from an AmLaw 15 firm to a Texas-based firm with a growing office and energy practice in DC. Energy partner into regional firm to enhance its east coast-based energy practice. Energy regulatory partner from an AmLaw 50 firm into DC office of Northeast-based firm. Export control partner from an AmLaw 100 firm to Washington, DC boutique. FDA partner from a full-service, AmLaw 100 firm into a high-end FDA boutique. Federal government department GC (former partner at a top-tier, DC-based firm) into an AmLaw 100 firm to serve as privacy partner. Financial services enforcement/FinTech group co-head into AmLaw 25 firm. Former Deputy Chief Trial Counsel from the Federal Trade Commission to an international AmLaw 100 firm as antitrust partner. Government relations and regulatory affairs counsel from a Congressional committee into an AmLaw 100 firm’s political law group. Health care/life sciences partner as co-head in AmLaw 100 firm. Health care regulatory/transactional attorney from mid-Atlantic regional firm to an AmLaw 100 firm. Investment management/’40 Act partner into AmLaw 50 firm. IP/patent (337) litigation partner from leading IP litigation practice to an AmLaw 50 firm to lead its Section 337 practice. IP appellate practice co-head from a litigation boutique to a prestigious patent boutique. IP partner from an AmLaw 25 firm to an AmLaw 75 firm. ITC/337 patent litigation practice co-head from an AmLaw 100 patent litigation practice to another AmLaw 100 firm’s patent litigation practice. Litigation partner from an AmLaw 100 firm to a DC-based litigation boutique. Litigation partner from an AmLaw 25 firm into another AmLaw 25 firm. Patent litigation partner from an AmLaw 100 firm to DC office of an AmLaw 200 firm. Patent litigation practice co-head from a dominant trial boutique to a prestigious patent boutique. Patent partner from an AmLaw 100 firm into west coast-based firm’s DC office. Principal Assistant Chief of the DOJ Fraud Section into an AmLaw 10 firm as a white-collar partner. Products liability partner from an international trial and litigation firm to a DC-based litigation boutique. Project finance/energy partner into AmLaw 100 firm. Promotion placement of an associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to an AmLaw 50 global law firm as a partner in their antitrust practice group. Real estate counsel from AmLaw 50 firm into a suburban business/real estate firm as a partner. Real estate counsel from an AmLaw 50 firm as partner into AmLaw 200 firm. Real estate partner into large AmLaw firm to play a key role in its national real estate practice. Securities regulatory partner from an AmLaw 50 firm into a Magic Circle firm. Tax partner from an AmLaw 100 firm into role as tax partner in another AmLaw 100 firm. What clients are saying: You want them involved in the entire process, not just in making the introduction. I absolutely value their insights. Managing Partner AmLaw 100 firm What do you get when you mix the highest levels of professionalism with good people you just want to be friends with … Garrison. Head of Lateral Partner Recruitment AmLaw 25 Firm Garrison is in the elite group that does their job very, very well. They are far more than recruiters – they are also trusted business advisors who understand the long-term. Chief Operating Officer Top-tier boutique High touch. High truth. High trust. 2000+ Attorneys placed 98.3% Of our candidates stay with their new employer for at least one year 175 Law firms have hired our candidates 75% Retention rate of partners after five years (industry average is 50%) Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters

Dan Binstock, legal recruiter in Washington, DC, heads the partner practice and focuses on placing lateral partners and groups in law firms in DC and nationwide. Dan Binstock Partner dbinstock@g-s.com 202.559.0472 1627 I Street, NW Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20006 What It's Like To Work With Me Overview Credentials and Past Experience Representative Placements Testimonials Accolades and Leadership Media, Writing and Speaking Outside the Office WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME You'll receive market intelligence, access to decision makers, protection of your confidentiality, and seasoned guidance based on 20 years in the market. Because the smallest details can make the biggest difference, my approach is discreet and exacting in a way that brings you confidence and calm. The lateral partner process involves unanticipated bumps and blind spots, and I’m at my best when counseling you through them. I'm an open book, and you'll hopefully feel more at ease by having a (proudly and slightly OCD) confidant and seasoned advocate in your corner at every stage . OVERVIEW Dan focuses on lateral partners and practice groups. A veteran legal recruiter based in Washington, DC, he's placed hundreds of attorneys and brokered many high-profile partner and practice group moves, as well as high-level government transitions to private practice. His clients range from top AmLaw firms to premiere boutiques in DC and throughout the US. Highlights: Ethics Chair and Past President, National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC). Columnist, "Dear Dan: Demystifying Legal Recruiters " (The American Lawyer). Top 100 Global Legal Consultant and Strategist (LawDragon, 2017 – Present). Founding Editor, LateralPartners.com . Author, "The Attorney's Guide to Using (Or Not Using) Legal Recruiters " (2016). Advisor to top law schools on the DC market. Working with candidates "Dan is much more than a placement agent. He’s a strategic advisor about your career. That’s a distinguishing factor that puts him in a class of his own." -Corporate/Finance Partner, AmLaw 5 Firm A lateral transition has unanticipated speed bumps, and Dan's process helps you minimize disruption to your current practice while you navigate each step of your transition. He facilitates tailored interactions with the firms you are considering and anticipates potential sticking points, which provides a “two-steps ahead” perspective that generates sound counsel at each stage of the process. This includes: - Sharing non-publicly available insight about different firms, including deep financial performance information as it relates to peers, track record of recent hires and departures, and other relevant information. - Assisting with the confidential preparation and presentation of your materials. - Coordinating and ensuring that you are well-prepared for meetings. - Guiding you through and assisting with the often voluminous and complex Lateral Partner Questionnaires (LPQs) and other due diligence. - Helping analyze competing offers and the pros/cons of each using proprietary comparison tools that help bring significant clarity to your decision-making process. - Negotiating compensation terms on your behalf, which includes analysis of market norms for leverage. - Strategizing notice to your current firm and helping you create a tailored transition plan, and helping connect you with ethics counsel when necessary. Working with employers "I wish Dan could be my recruiter for all of our 30+ offices. He is by far the best legal recruiter I have worked with in my 25 years…With Dan, I feel like I truly 'get what I pay for.'" -Chair, Partner Recruiting and Integration, AmLaw 100 Firm Dan’s unique approach has led to firms hiring him on a retained and/or consulting basis. He has developed useful tools to help firms develop or update their narratives in a clear and comprehensive fashion that will resonate with today’s target partners. Dan has also distinguished himself for his ability to bring candidates to the table for confidential discussions, especially those who are not on the market. As an AmLaw 10 partner on the hiring side recently shared, “Every partner we interviewed through you spent the first few minutes praising you as a recruiter and said they would not be here if not for you. We have worked with the largest search firms in the country and have never seen results like this.” CREDENTIALS AND PAST EXPERIENCE Prior to becoming a legal recruiter in 2004, Dan practiced intellectual property law with Finnegan Henderson, a national intellectual property boutique based in Washington, DC. He earned his J.D., magna cum laude , from American University, Washington College of Law, where he served as editor on the International Law Review . Dan received his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Maryland while working as pianist for the musical political comedy troupe The Capitol Steps. REPRESENTATIVE PLACEMENTS Dan has placed hundreds of attorneys, and his expertise placing partners, groups, and high-level government attorneys covers a wide range of practice areas, which he has honed over the past 20 years. Recent examples of partner and practice group placements include: Litigation/antitrust practice group into AmLaw 100 firm; leadership roles Patent litigation practice group practice into AmLaw 50 firm High-level national security/trade/CFIUS attorney into AmLaw 100 firm as partner and group leader High-level litigation/crisis management attorney into AmLaw 100 firm as partner and group leader Real estate/private equity practice group into top-tier AmLaw firm Government investigations practice group into top-tier AmLaw firm Financial services and banking regulatory practice group into top-tier AmLaw firm White collar/securities enforcement practice group into top-tier AmLaw firm Privacy partner into mid-sized AmLaw firm High-level DOJ attorney from the Fraud Section into top-tier AmLaw firm Head of global clean energy practice into top-tier AmLaw firm Investment management partner into top-tier AmLaw firm High-level antitrust attorney from the FTC into top-tier AmLaw firm Banking regulatory/FinTech partner into top-tier AmLaw firm Copyright litigation partner into top-tier AmLaw firm High-level CFTC attorney as partner into mid-sized AmLaw firm Patent prosecution practice group into mid-sized AmLaw firm CFIUS partner into top-tier AmLaw firm Health care practice group into mid-sized AmLaw firm High level insurance litigation and regulatory firm into mid-sized AmLaw firm Structure finance practice into top-tier AmLaw Firm Global immigration practice group into top-tier AmLaw firm Political law practice group into mid-sized AmLaw firm Bankruptcy partner into top-tier Magic Circle firm Patent litigation practice group into IP boutique Real estate/land use practice group into mid-sized AmLaw firm FinTech/blockchain practice group into top-tier AmLaw firm Energy practice into mid-sized AmLaw firm National security attorney from the DOJ as a partner into a technology boutique TESTIMONIALS "I’ve had the opportunity to work with many recruiters, and your acuity, professionalism and collegiality have set a new standard. I look forward to continuing to work with you." Managing Partner, AmLaw 50 Firm “His advice is so well-reasoned, and he’s masterful at recognizing the real issues and helping you navigate all the emotions.” Corporate/Finance Partner, AmLaw 5 Firm “I kept hearing Dan’s name as the ‘go to’ recruiter for partners and now I know why. There is truly no one like him. Recruiter, Therapist, Spiritual Guide. He is all in one. Dan is an expert on the market and on the recruiting process, and has the unique insight of someone who knows everyone in the legal field and the directions in which things are moving. His process helps the candidate clarify their goals early and do the hard work of preparation on the front end. He holds your hand during the entire process so that you will never feel alone through the difficult stages. Dan is unfailingly honest and always encouraging. Law firms trust him also, so he is able to broker a great fit for all involved. I would never work with anyone else.” Co-Chair, Financial Services Practice, AmLaw 50 Firm "Dan transforms the experience of working with a recruiter. He is tough when he needs to be, but more importantly there for you when you need him the most. He is quite simply the best recruiter I have ever worked with." Co-Head, Financial Regulatory Practice, AmLaw 25 Firm “Simple words on paper don’t do justice to understanding and appreciating Dan Binstock. You have to speak to Dan to fully appreciate the kind of professional guide, mentor, and friend he can become.” Co-Chair, Government Contracts Practice, AmLaw 100 Firm “You achieved my objective, you were patient throughout, you corrected my missteps with grace, and you sorted out the best firms. But more than all that, you became my trusted counselor during a difficult economic and, yes, emotional time. I have never seen anyone in your business do that." Partner and Former GC of Fortune 100 Company "Dan takes the time to understand law firms and lawyers on a deeper personal level that is meaningful, which translates into the genesis of a greater match when lawyers merge into a new law firm. The result is powerful because everyone is working in the same direction with common goals and methods of achieving those goals. In our case, Dan quickly assessed personalities and created a match that fits like a glove. The team could not be happier, and the law firm is thrilled. Both sides are stronger and thriving because of this match. We have Dan to thank for this." Co-Chair, Health Care Practice, AmLaw 100 Firm “When my partners and I decided that our clients would be better served by combining with a firm with a national footprint, we were fortunate to have Dan Binstock by our side as we embarked on our search. He took the time to get to know us and understood what mattered most to us—finding a firm built on the principles that matched our own. Dan is, quite simply, a consummate professional and a fine person. We are so glad he was part of our team.” Former Managing Partner of a Chambers-ranked Boutique "I have now made three lateral moves in my 20 years of practicing law. Dan managed the last one, and it was by far the smoothest and most rewarding. Dan found a great match for me at a firm where I have doubled the size of my practice in just one year. I highly recommend Dan and have referred colleagues to him." Partner, AmLaw 100 Firm “Dan's in-depth knowledge of the DC legal marketplace, particularly coupled with his caring attitude and superior negotiation skills, makes him the most effective placement professional I have yet to come in contact with. I would not have made the move to my new firm without him -- he truly helped make the transition a success for all involved.” Partner and Head of Trademark Practice at IP Boutique ACCOLADES AND LEADERSHIP Named by LawDragon as one of the top 100 legal consultants and strategists for the past eight consecutive years (2017-Present). Past President, National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), 2018-2021 Chair, Ethics Committee, NALSC, 2015-2018, 2023 - Present Board Member, American Bar Association Legal Career Central, 2017-2018 MEDIA, WRITING, AND SPEAKING Dan brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the complex world in which he and his clients function. He is always willing to share what he has learned over decades of practice and what he sees as important current trends through the articles and books he writes, as well as the many interviews he gives to journalists covering the legal industry. Recent Articles (as industry commentator) "'Hybrid' Equity Offers 'The Best of Both Worlds'—Along With Drawbacks—to Law Firms ," The American Lawyer (March 5, 2026) "Blockbuster Mergers Are Adding Fuel to an Already Hot Lateral Market ," The American Lawyer (February 26, 2026) "Lateral Market 'Inertia' Pushes Big Upswing in Am Law 200 Hiring ," The American Lawyer (February 24, 2026) "Austin, Atlanta, Nashville and Denver Stay Hot, as Firms Use Group Moves to Enter Secondary Markets ," The American Lawyer (February 9, 2026) "A Back Office Spinoff Cratered One Law Firm. Now PE Is Bringing These Deals Back, " The American Lawyer (January 22, 2026) "As Sullivan & Cromwell and Skadden Move Toward Two-Tier Partnership, Competition and AI Could Boost the Trend, " The American Lawyer (January 20, 2026) "In High-Stakes World of Partner Recruiting, Law Firms Are Asking for Lateral Business Plans Right Off the Bat, " The American Lawyer (January 15, 2026) "Lateral Hiring Finished 2025 Strong Despite Q4 Dip ," Law360 (January 15, 2026) "Big Law Hires From Government—'Like Nothing We've Ever Seen'—Jumped 225% in the DC Region This Year ," National Law Journal (December 12, 2025) "4-Day Attendance Requirements Gain Momentum, but Partner Objections Persist ," The American Lawyer (November 5, 2025) "In Big Law's 'Free-Agent' Era, Are New Partners 'Ripe' for Moves? " The American Lawyer (October 20, 2025) "Amid Turmoil at Virginia U.S. Attorney’s Office, Big Law Firms Are Hitting Their Hiring Limit, " National Law Journal (October 14, 2025) "More Law Firms ‘Moving With Speed’ in Busy Lateral Market ," The American Lawyer (October 6, 2025) "Innovation Aids Client Satisfaction, Retention, but Does It Boost Profits? " The American Lawyer (September 26, 2025) "Facing a Tough Job Market in Big Law, Staying Put Might Pay Off Later For Government Attorneys ," The American Lawyer (August 21, 2025) "These Laterals Are Seen as a 'Huge Win' in the Talent War. Here's How Big Law Is Building Around 'Boomerangs' ," The American Lawyer (August 20, 2025). "Milbank Summer Bonus Matches Unlikely in Near Term, Observers Say ," The American Lawyer (August 8, 2025) "How Law Firms Are Winning The Succession Game ," Law360 (July 30, 2025) "Mayer Brown Lateral Cut Loose Over Social Media Posts Highlights 'Uneven' Vetting Process in Big Law ," The American Lawyer (July 25, 2025) "Lateral Partner Vetting Intensifies as Compensation Creeps Upward ," The American Lawyer (July 16, 2025) "After Strong 2024 Growth, US Firms Face Looming Uncertainty ," Law360 (June 5, 2025) "The 2025 NLJ 500: After Head Count Growth Exploded Last Year, Law Firms Pull in the Reins ," Law.com (June 5, 2025) "Partners Hesitant To Leave Biglaw Firms That Capitulated To Trump — Because What If The Next Firm Does It Too? " Above the Law (May 12, 2025) "Stay or Go? Some Partners and Associates Are Considering Exits at Law Firms Settling With Trump ," The American Lawyer (May 8, 2025) "Exodus at DOJ Civil Rights Division Sends Attorneys on Job Hunt ," National Law Journal (May 7, 2025) "What's Life Like For a Nonequity Partner? From Duties to Duration to Tax Status, the Answer Is Complicated ," The American Lawyer (May 6, 2025) "Rich? Some Athletes Get Rich—These Law Firms Are Getting 'Super Rich', " The American Lawyer (April 15, 2025) "From 'Micro Adjustments' to 'Scenario Planning,' Firms Look to Reevaluate 2025 Outlook ," The American Lawyer (April 15, 2025) "BigLaw's 'Calculus' On Trump Orders Infused With Risk ," Law360 (March 28, 2025) "Should Eight-Figure Lateral Partners Make It Rain Right Away? " The American Lawyer (February 26, 2025) "Under Trump, D.C. Faces More Federal Control, Fewer Federal Workers ," The New York Times (February 20, 2025) "Trump's Exiting Government Lawyers Swamp DC Firms With Resumes ," Bloomberg Law (February 18, 2025) "Staying Hungry, The Am Law 200 Took an Extra Serving of Lateral Hires Last Year ," The American Lawyer (February 18, 2025) "Eight-Figure Outliers Aside, These Lateral Candidates Face a 'Buyer's Market' in Big Law ," The American Lawyer (February 13, 2025) "'Work There Will Dry Up’: White-Collar Defense Practices Poised to See Slow Downs ," National Law Journal (February 13, 2025) "Government Attorneys Want OUT ," Above the Law (February 3, 2025) "Government Attorneys are Scrambling to Leave the Federal Workforce ," ABA Journal (January 31, 2025) "Weil Saw 20 People Leave in Partners' Lateral Move to Paul Weiss ," The American Lawyer (January 17, 2025) "Law Firms Grapple With Nonequity Partner Pay ‘Friction’ ," The American Lawyer (January 14, 2025) "As Bonus Pools Expand, Challenges Grow in Partner Compensation ," The American Lawyer (January 13, 2025) "Biggest DC Legal Industry News From 2024 ," Law360 (December 20, 2024) "Government Attorneys Are Flooding the Job Market, But Is There Room in Big Law? " National Law Journal (December 8, 2024) "Congressional Inquiry Practices To Stay Hot With GOP Sweep ," Law360 (November 26, 2024) "From ‘Deep Sadness’ to Little Concern, Gaetz’s Nomination Draws Sharp Reaction From Lawyers ," National Law Journal (November 20, 2024) "'Sharp and Profound' Policy Shifts Prompt DC Law Firms to Evaluate Opportunities, Challenges ," National Law Journal (November 8, 2024) "Where Will Partner Hiring Surge Under Trump? " The American Lawyer (November 7, 2024) "Trump’s win brings new opportunities, challenges for US law firms ," Reuters (November 6, 2024) "Trump's Return to the White House: The Legal Industry Reacts, " Law.com (November 6, 2024) "Freshfields, Paul Hastings, McDermott, Alston Hire in Core Practices, Amid Flurry of Q4 Lateral Moves ," The American Lawyer (November 4, 2024) "Law Firm Seeks to Recoup Recruiter's Fee From Ex-CFO Who Had Brief Tenure on Job ," New Jersey Law Journal (October 31, 2024) "From Guaranteed Comp to Ethics Screens, How Big Law Navigates the Revolving Door ," National Law Journal (October 29, 2024) "The Psychology Of Top Firms' Growing Partner Pay Spreads ," Law360 (October 29, 2024) "Guarantees Are Back, Whether Law Firms Want to Talk About Them or Not ," The American Lawyer (October 28, 2024) "With Election in Sight, DOJ Moves to Law Firms Accelerate ," National Law Journal (October 17, 2024) "Veteran DC Recruiter Joins Garrison From Lateral Link ," Law360 (October 16, 2024) "Are Single-Tier Partnership Law Firms Fighting the Wind? " The American Lawyer (October 14, 2024) "Big Law Making Top IP Partner Hires as 'Demand Far Outweighs Supply' of First-Chair Patent Litigators ," National Law Journal (October 9, 2024) "Are Lead Attorney Relationships More Important Now Than Law Firm Brands? " The American Lawyer (September 25, 2024) "'Underwriting' Laterals Stokes Tension Among Nonequity Partners ," The American Lawyer (September 13, 2024) "Law Firm Leaders See Rapid Movement by Laterals as Red Flag ," Daily Report (September 6, 2024) "Comp Offers for Lateral Partners Now Show Big Law's Buying Power ," The American Lawyer (September 6, 2024) "As Nonequity Tiers Give Greater 'Compensation Flexibility,' Other Law Firms Will Likely Follow Wilmer ," National Law Journal (August 23, 2024) "Some Law Firms 'Bullish' a Trump Presidency Will Push M&A Activity, but Lawyers Aren't Sitting on Deals Now, " National Law Journal (August 21, 2024) "Skadden’s Reputation Remains Sterling. So Why Are Partners Leaving? " The American Lawyer (August 12, 2024) "'Harder to Justify' Counsel Tiers in Big Law, Amid Focus on Nonequity Partners, Lateral Recruiting ," The American Lawyer (July 25, 2024) "How DC Pay Transparency Law May Or May Not Impact Firms ," Law360 (July 12, 2024) "Exit Strategy: The Return From Government to Big Law ," The American Lawyer (July 10, 2024) "'More Extensive' Vetting: How Law Firms Are Picking Laterals ," New York Law Journal (July 3, 2024) "Where Will Trump's Prosecutors Land After Sentencing? " National Law Journal (June 26, 2024) "BigLaw Talent Wars Reach Congressional Oversight Attys, " Law360 (June 12, 2024) "How Attorney Titles in Big Law Can Mean Everything, and Nothing, All at Once, " The American Lawyer (June 10, 2024) "How To Make The Leap From BigLaw To Legal Recruiter ," Law 360 (May 6, 2024) "Morrison Cohen Leaders Tout Revised Pay for Firm Originators ," Bloomberg Law (April 25, 2024) "FTC's Noncompete Ban Could Encourage Mobility Among Legal Recruiters ," The American Lawyer (April 26, 2024) "In Big Law Partner Hiring, Business Plans Become 'Litmus Test' For Government Hires ," National Law Journal (April 9, 2024) "Government Lawyers, Particularly at DOJ, Are 'Flooding' the Job Market ," National Law Journal (April 3, 2024) "Anticipating Transactional Rebound, Am Law 50 Steps Up Partner Hiring in Early 2024 ," The American Lawyer (March 12, 2024) "FisherBroyles Exodus Shows Rift Over Virtual Firm Profits, Taxes ," Bloomberg Law (January 8, 2024) "Law Firms Seek Flexibility in Revised Partner Comp Systems, Balancing Seniority With Productivity ," The American Lawyer (December 28, 2023) "Key Regulatory, Enforcement Practices Drove DC Law Firm Hiring in 2023 ," National Law Journal (December 27, 2023) "Law Firms Offer Income Partners ‘Skin in the Game’ With Partial Equity Status ," The American Lawyer (November 16, 2023) "Ex-Arizona AG’s Ethics Probe Follows Him to Boies Schiller Job ," Bloomberg Law (November 6, 2023) "Litigators Are 'Scrambling' to Staff Cases, Battling Rate, Revenue and Quality Challenges ," The American Lawyer (November 6, 2023) "Stroock To Wind Down NY Office, Impacting 138 ," Law 360 (November 3, 2023) "What Should Law Firms Take Away From Stroock's Demise? " Law 360 (November 1, 2023) "Firms Confront Tough Questions About Single-Tier Partnerships in Wake of Surging Profits ," The American Lawyer (October 31, 2023) "Big Law Attorneys Are Hitting the Lateral Market. Should Midsize Firms Hire Them? " Law.com (October 31, 2023) "Law Firms Doing More 'Tire-Kicking' Before Hiring Lateral Partners ," The American Lawyer (October 23, 2023) "Partner Pay Climbs in DC, as NY Firms and Lateral Market Drive Up Comp Packages ," National Law Journal (October 19, 2023) "With Collections Push Underway, Some DC Law Firms Remain Optimistic About 2023 Profits ," National Law Journal (October 11, 2023) "Longer Partnership Tracks Are Fueling Lateral Recruiting ," Law360 (October 5, 2023) "Law Firm Hiring in DC Focuses on High-Demand Antitrust, Investigations Practices ," National Law Journal (September 22, 2023) "Will Lateral Battle Between Kirkland and Paul Weiss Create 'Ripple Effects'? " The American Lawyer (September 18, 2023) "AI Will Raise Novel Issues in Insurance Litigation: The Morning Minute ," Law.com (August 28, 2023) "One Big Advantage of Growth by Acquisition? Sticky Clients ," The American Lawyer (August 25, 2023) "Comp Likely to Top $10M for 3 Kirkland Laterals Jumping to Paul Weiss ," The American Lawyer (August 18, 2023) "As Pressure Grows for In-Office Mandates, Washington Law Firms Likely to Face 'Resistance' ," National Law Journal (August 7, 2023) "Willkie's Growth in DC Highlights Transition to Go Beyond a 'DC Outpost of Wall Street Firm', " National Law Journal (August 7, 2023) "Cravath, Facing Fierce Competition, Builds Out DC Office With Top Government Hires ," National Law Journal (July 31, 2023) "'Universal' Lateral Partner Questionnaire Seeks to Set Industry Standard ," The American Lawyer (June 22, 2023) "Big Law Firms in DC 'Struggling' With How to Approach In-Office Policies ," National Law Journal (June 14, 2023) "When Rainmakers Leave, Partners Ask 'Should I Stay or Should I Go?' " The American Lawyer (June 5, 2023) “Law Firm Hiring from DOJ and FTC Slows, Amid Uncertainty in Big Law ,” National Law Journal (May 24, 2023) “Antitrust Hiring Slows After Spree, but Demand Stays Steady ,” Law360 (May 12, 2023) “Where are All the Financial Regs Lawyers? Big Law Has a Need for More ,” Law.com (April 24, 2023) “DC Firms Have Strong Showing in Latest Am Law 100 ,” National Law Journal (April 21, 2023) “DC Law Firms Invest in IP Practices, Amid ‘Consistent’ Demand in Patent Practices and ITC Work ,” National Law Journal (April 11, 2023) “DC Law Firms Entered 2023 on Solid Footing, but Rate Pressure Looms ,” National Law Journal (April 7, 2023) “As Antitrust Enforcement Booms, Attorneys Eye AI and ESG as Emerging Targets ,” National Law Journal (February 28, 2023) “Why BigLaw is Rushing to Get Bigger in 2023 ,” Law360 (January 30, 2023) “4 Worries for managing Partners Heading into 2023 ,” Law360 (January 2, 2023) Recent Articles (as author) "Dear Dan: What Lateral Partners Need to Know About 'Guarantees' ," The American Lawyer (February 20, 2026) "Dear Dan: Demystifying Capital Contributions For Lateral Partners (Part Two) ," The American Lawyer (December 8, 2025) "Dear Dan: Demystifying Capital Contributions For Lateral Partners ," The American Lawyer (September 16, 2025) "Dear Dan: How Best to Assess a Firm's Culture ," The American Lawyer (May 14, 2025) "Beyond the Compensation: Advice from Top Law Firm Leaders to Lateral Partners ," The American Lawyer (February 13, 2025) "Top Tips for Lateral Partners: Part Two ," The American Lawyer (December 10, 2024) "Top Tips for Lateral Partners ," The American Lawyer (November 1, 2024) "Lateral Partners and Ethics Landmines ," The American Lawyer (September 20, 2024) " Dear Dan: Lateral Partners, Mixed Feelings, and Ghosting ," The American Lawyer (2024) " Dear Dan: Blunt Advice from Top Law Firms About Legal Recruiters – Part Four: Bringing it All Together ," The American Lawyer (2024) " Dear Dan: Blunt Advice from Top Law Firms About Legal Recruiters—Part Three ," The American Lawyer (2024) "Dear Dan: Blunt Advice From Top Law Firms About Legal Recruiters—Part Two ," The American Lawyer (2024) "Dear Dan: Blunt Advice from Top Law Firms About Legal Recruiters—Part One ," The American Lawyer (2024) "Law Firm and In-House Recruiting Are Very Different: Here's How ," The American Lawyer (2024) " How Legal Recruiting (Really) Works ," The American Lawyer (2024) "Dear Dan: Why Are Multiple Recruiters Pitching Me About the Same Job at the Same Time? " The American Lawyer (2024) "Dear Dan: Demystifying Legal Recruiters ," The American Lawyer (2023) "Using Integration Discussions During Lateral Partner Interviews ," The American Lawyer (2023) “One Simple Strategy to Improve Lateral Partner Due Diligence ,” The American Lawyer (2022) (as co-author) “Repurposing of Associates During a Slowdown: Pros, Cons, and Unintended Consequences ,” The American Lawyer (2022) (as co-author) “High-Performing Partners Equally Plagued with Mental Health Struggles ,” The American Lawyer (2021) “Navigating the Ethical Maze When Moving from Government to Private Practice ,” The American Lawyer (2019) “Is Your Firm Guilty of Playing Lateral Partner Bingo? ” The American Lawyer (2017) “Making a Lateral Move? Here's How to Get a Signing Bonus ,” The American Lawyer (2015) Books The Attorneys Guide to Using (Or Not Using) Legal Recruiters: Answers to Important Questions Most Attorney’s Don’t Know to Ask … But Should, Amazon, 2015 OUTSIDE THE OFFICE I love music, and during the pandemic I developed an online piano bar concept called Virtual Piano Party . I am known to my two teenage daughters and on Instagram and TikTok as @PianoDadDan, which has over one million followers who try to stump me with piano requests. My favorite music is the 80s. I also serve as the President of a charitable giving foundation supporting a range of non-profits both locally and nationally. I live in Potomac, Maryland (where I grew up) with my wife, two daughters, and two Cavapoos, Maggie and Tucker.

For your associate recruitment needs, we assist you with every stage of the process and have a leading team of recruiters in Washington, DC. Recruiting Associates Home For Employers Recruiting Associates < Back to For Employers Key Contacts: Matt Schwartz Bio Kaitlyn Hunter Bio Our Proven Approach We are selective in the law firms we represent, meaning you can be assured of our dedication to and enthusiasm for your search. We take the time to understand the elements of your need beyond what is in a typical job posting. Our approach to recruiting associates has been finely honed over the past 35 years, and we know the important questions to ask at the outset. With this foundation, our process ensures that you will have the highest likelihood of attracting and recruiting the most on-point candidates. Key Contacts: Matt Schwartz Bio Kaitlyn Hunter Bio 1. Developing your search narrative 2. Extensive research and outreach 3. Presenting candidates 4. Interview advising 5. Negotiation support 6. Counter-offer guidance 7. Everything else 1. Developing your search narrative The competition is fierce for in-demand associates. We have a unique ability to break through the noise by understanding and communicating what resonates with elite candidates. At the outset, you’ll meet with a Garrison recruiter to discuss your requirements and preferences. We’ll also help you uncover the intangibles most likely to help your search stand out in a crowded market. Our approach is thorough and thoughtful, and we have years of proof that it works. 2. Extensive research and outreach Using a suite of market-leading tools and our proprietary database, we develop a finely tuned list of candidates for your search. You’ll feel confident knowing that every associate on this target list will receive multiple impactful overtures on your behalf. We are often successful at recruiting associates who may not have been looking but were intrigued by our outreach and how the opportunity was presented. And our thoughtful approach leaves every candidate–even those who decide not to consider a move–with a positive impression of your firm. Additionally, we work with a large network of top associates who are not actively on the market but are open to hearing about unique opportunities. These candidates trust our market expertise and endorsement, leading to more successful introductions with our law firm clients. 3. Presenting candidates We only introduce candidates who fully meet your criteria. We meet with each candidate we present–either in-person or virtually–to learn more about them on multiple levels. Based on these meetings, we prepare a detailed cover letter answering questions far beyond what’s in their resume, including their practice breakdown, motivations to move, performance reviews, explanations for previous job changes, and other key information. 4. Interview advising During interviews, we provide feedback on behalf of candidates, flag items that could be points of potential misunderstanding, and offer advice on recruiting the candidates of your choice. 5. Negotiation support We serve as skilled intermediaries on negotiation-related discussions. We take a thoughtful approach and ensure that candidates are realistic with their expectations and understand market norms. By entrusting these discussions to us, you reduce the risk of unanticipated tensions impacting the deal. 6. Counter-offer guidance For top candidates, counter-offers are common. When a candidate gives notice, we have prepared them on what to expect. If they receive a counter-offer, we carefully guide them through a multi-factor decision-making matrix, and we advise them on how to handle the most common strategies firms use to convince departing associates to stay. This ensures they are not caught off-guard and are less susceptible to making a rash decision or changing their mind as a result of undue pressure from their current employer. 7. Everything else Consider us your guidepost for all things recruiting or market-related. Clients frequently call us for advice on questions that arise outside of our searches – including tricky situations with unrelated candidates or other search firms – and we welcome the opportunity to share advice or a second opinion. What clients are saying: They are my go-tos for all searches but specifically my trickier searches. Associate Director of Recruiting AmLaw 25 firm They are experts in the DC market. They take the time to meet with firm recruiters and partners to understand the firm’s practices and culture fully and precisely what firms are looking for in candidates. They also meet with their candidates, and I trust that any candidate they present to the firm has been vetted and fits our hiring criteria. Director of Recruiting AmLaw 50 firm Simply put, Garrison is the best at what they do. Hiring Partner Top-tier litigation boutique High touch. High truth. High trust. 2000+ Attorneys placed 98.3% Of our candidates stay with their new employer for at least one year 175 Law firms have hired our candidates 75% Retention rate of partners after five years (industry average is 50%) Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters

As the administrator in charge of the business functions of Garrison, Kathy Charlwood is responsible for a long list of functions critical to the firm’s ability to successfully serve its clients. Kathy Charlwood Senior Administrator kcharlwood@g-s.com 202.559.0475 1627 I Street, NW Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20006 What It's Like To Work With Me Overview Credentials Outside the Office WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME Managing the business side of Garrison requires a great deal of discipline, a trait I bring to everything I do. My Garrison colleagues say I’m focused and reliable, but also warm, friendly and even keeled. Unusual or last-minute requests don’t fluster me, and I will respond quickly with an answer or solution. I love helping to ensure the numbers add up to a firm that successfully provides the best opportunities for our clients. OVERVIEW As the administrator in charge of the business functions of Garrison, Kathy is responsible for a long list of functions critical to the firm’s ability to successfully serve its clients. She manages budgets, creates monthly financial reports, maintains all accounting systems, manages vendor and banking relationships, and handles all payments that come in and go out. Kathy also serves as the primary contact with the firm’s outside accountants, providing the data they consistently need. She is also responsible for managing Garrison’s business and worker’s compensation insurance and audits, as well as the firm’s benefits programs. Kathy is quick to take the initiative whenever and wherever it is needed. CREDENTIALS B.S., business administration, University of Saint Joseph, 1983 OUTSIDE THE OFFICE I love running and hiking, and one of my favorite hikes is McAfee Knob in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s on the bucket list for hikers from around the world. As an owner of a 1930s home, I also enjoy the challenge of restoring it while making it a functioning home today. There is much left to do! My reading focus these days is historical fiction, and I read a wide variety of books from many authors. Of course, spending time with my large extended family and my friends is high on my priority list.

Nancy Palermo is a legal recruiter in Washington, DC focusing on in-house placements, including general counsel, associate general counsel, and other high-level corporate attorney positions. Nancy Palermo Partner npalermo@g-s.com 202.559.0470 1627 I Street, NW Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20006 What It's Like To Work With Me Overview Credentials and Past Experience Representative Placements Testimonials Insights and Speaking Outside the Office WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME Whether I’m helping a candidate move from one in-house position to a new one or helping a company recruit the perfect candidate, our clients count on me to fully understand their goals, conduct thorough research and apply my insight, and counsel them through to a successful result. They trust me as a knowledgeable advisor not only because of my decades of experience, but also as one who will always be honest and direct regarding their search, while at the same time being a compassionate and genuinely warm person. OVERVIEW Nancy is both the head of Garrison’s in-house practice and the firm’s COO. She uses her decades of experience in legal recruiting to help companies enhance their in-house legal capabilities by adding one or more attorneys to fill general counsel and/or associate general counsel other attorney positions in various practice disciplines. She does this in two ways: counseling candidates coming from law firms who wish to transition to in-house practice and advising those currently in-house on opportunities to achieve their career objectives with a new company. In both cases, the goal is to match candidates with companies and available positions she knows will be a great fit all around. Working with candidates Nancy first gets to know candidates’ objectives and personal and professional motivations. The better she understands these, the more efficient, refined and effective her searches and counseling can be. With this knowledge as the foundation of Nancy’s work with lawyers seeking a transition, she identifies the types of positions that would be most appropriate and informs them of the opportunities that fit. Nancy’s experience and instincts are key in counseling the candidate on his/her best options and matching them with the positions she’s seeking to fill. From there, Nancy works side-by side with the candidate, from the resume and interview rehearsal through an offer negotiation. Nancy often hears from candidates that she is the most professional and comprehensive recruiter they’ve worked with. She doesn’t sugar-coat - she is always honest and gets results. Working with employers Focused largely in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) region, and with a reputation for excellence and success second to none, Garrison has assisted more than 100 companies with candidate searches, and Nancy has been the recruiter for most of them. Today, largely because of her DMV focus, many of her searches are for attorneys with specific government contracting and technology transactions experience, so she has developed a particular expertise in those areas. Nancy’s success placing in-house attorneys plus the broad and detailed subject matter with which she is familiar, have positioned her to expertly handle in-house searches that call for lawyers with varying and specific practice focuses. In her COO role, Nancy helps determine and implement Garrison’s business strategies and manages its day-to-day operations. She provides leadership, management and vision to help Garrison grow and ensure its financial strength and operating efficiency. CREDENTIALS AND PAST EXPERIENCE Prior to becoming a legal recruiter, Nancy was corporate counsel to an environmental services company in Maryland. She also gained private practice experience as a litigation associate with a Maryland law firm. Nancy received her J.D. from Catholic University, Columbus School of Law in 1997. She was appointed to the Board of Visitors in 2007 and serves as Chairperson of the Board’s Career and Professional Development Committee. She received her B.A. from the University of Richmond in 1989 and has five years of prior business experience in marketing and sales for two consumer product companies in New York. REPRESENTATIVE PLACEMENTS Across two decades of legal recruiting, Nancy has successfully filled a wide range of in-house legal positions, including, among many others, the following: Deputy general counsel at a leading, Maryland-based biotech company with a technology partner from a Florida-based firm (remote) Associate general counsel, government contracts position at a global leader in federal sector management, technology and security consulting services with a senior corporate counsel from a non-profit, management consulting firm Associate general counsel position at a national real estate finance and development fund based in suburban Virginia with a mid-level real estate finance associate from an AmLaw 30 firm Associate general counsel, corporate and securities position at a high-growth, Mid-Atlantic-based regional bank with a counsel from the Raleigh office of an AmLaw 100 firm (remote) Associate general counsel, privacy position at a leading, online educational technology company with a counsel at an education research, technology and consulting firm Associate general counsel, M&A position at a DC-based, pre-IPO software, data and media company with a senior counsel at a multinational specialty biopharmaceutical company Vice president and associate general counsel, commercial transactions position at a leading, DC-based self-regulatory organization for brokerage firms and exchange markets with a corporate counsel at a global, mission-driven trade association Senior director and assistant general counsel, government contracts position at a global Leader in cloud infrastructure technology with a deputy associate solicitor at the Department of Labor Vice president and assistant general counsel position at a DC-based solar energy finance, trading and development company with a counsel in an AmLaw 30 firm with a leading project finance practice Investigations counsel position at a premier global government contractor with an assistant United States attorney (AUSA) who had prior tenure at an AmLaw 50 firm Senior vice president and associate general counsel position at a Virginia-based, publicly traded asset management and real estate development company with a counsel at a D.C.-based, privately held real estate development and property management company Corporate counsel position at a leading, global defense contractor with a senior attorney, procurement law at the Government Accountability Office Labor and employment counsel position at a rapidly expanding, global government contracts services company with a Paris-based labor and employment attorney at a leading airline carrier Chief privacy officer position at a leading online educational technology company with the chief privacy officer at the Federal Trade Commission Associate general counsel position at a regional infrastructure and development company with a senior associate at an AmLaw 20 firm Senior counsel, commercial transactions position at a Maryland-based, pre-IPO software company with a mid-level corporate M&A associate at an AmLaw 50 firm Associate general counsel, government contracts position at a global leader in federal sector management, technology and security consulting services with a principal and associate general counsel at a leading provider of information technology and consulting services to commercial and governmental entities Associate general counsel, disputes and litigation position at a Virginia-based consumer oriented technology company with a senior associate at a nationally recognized media law boutique firm Tax counsel position at a global trade association for regulated funds with a senior tax associate at a global firm General counsel for a privately owned real estate investment, advisory and management company with a counsel at a national firm with a premier real estate practice TESTIMONIALS “Nancy provides the specialized type of service that makes me feel like I am her most important client. Her meticulous work when developing each search we've done has paid off in the quality of candidates netted and, ultimately, in the quality of attorneys we've hired. She has also made herself readily available to help me work through how to think about different positions before we even committed to running a search.” Todd Glassman, General Counsel, 2U, Inc. “I have worked with Nancy Palermo and Garrison over the last 10 years, starting with my own placement as general counsel. I have found her/them without fail to be the best recruiter/recruiting agency that I’ve worked with over the years, and they have successfully placed candidates who have not only the right skill set, but the right cultural fit for the organization.” General Counsel, North America, leading transportation management and development company “We have used Garrison for our recruitment on an exclusive basis for years. Nancy takes the time to understand the position and thoroughly vet candidates so that only the highest qualified make the interview process. Her unique ability to match the right candidate to our corporate culture has proved invaluable.” Jubal Thompson, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. “I greatly appreciated Nancy’s guidance and partnership during my search for a senior level attorney. The candidates were top-notch, and Nancy took pains to accommodate all of my requests and those of my Human Resources group. Best of all, thanks to her, I got a great hire.” Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, financial services industry leader “Working with Nancy and the Garrison team was a pleasure. Job searching alone is a tremendously difficult and stressful task, but then, once the searching is done, interviewing begins. Interviews are also stressful and anxiety inducing, but Nancy and her team made the entire process so much easier. Not only did the team provide me helpful information and interview preparation, they also provided me with emotional support to alleviate my stress and boost confidence. Nancy genuinely takes an interest in you and listens. Nancy and her team guide you through the entire process and also follows up with you after you’ve secured the position." Associate Counsel, global enterprise technology company "Nancy is the first name I think of when I’m asked to recommend a recruiter. She not only found me a unique in-house opportunity perfectly suited to my professional experience, but also worked tirelessly with me throughout the process to prepare me for interviews and offer valuable insight. Nancy was therefore not only a pleasure to work with, but a genuine asset during the interview process. Her insight and guidance allowed me to confidently approach interviews." Evan Warshauer, Associate Counsel, FCP INSIGHTS AND SPEAKING “Recruiter Update: 2026 Hiring Market and Insights,” Panelist, ACC Baltimore Program, January 20, 2026 “Why to, Where to, and How to Go In-House,” Panelist, Akin Gump Webinar, September 30, 2025 “Smarter Job Searching — How to Use AI Tools to Stand Out and Save Time,” Panelist, ACC NCR, Career Development Forum, September 18, 2025 “Beyond Government: Expert Tips for Landing Your Next Legal Role,” Speaker, Women’s Bar Association of DC, March 25, 2025 “Empowering Black Attorney Excellence: A Holistic Approach to Wellness and Peak Performance,” Presenter, ACC NCR Black Lawyers Affinity Group, February 20, 2025 “Recruiter Update: 2025 Hiring Market,” Panelist, ACC Baltimore Program, February 4, 2025 “Empowering Attorney Excellence: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being and Peak Performance,” Presenter, ACC NCR Career Development Forum, September 12, 2024 “What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then: Career Journeys,” Moderator, ACC NCR Career Development Forum, January 31, 2024 “Pronouns in the Workplace,” Moderator, ACC NCR LGBTQ+ Affinity Group Program, June 27, 2023 “Current State of the Legal Hiring Market and Compensation Trends,” Panelist, ACC Baltimore Program, January 11, 2023 “Staying Connected and Advancing in your Organization in a Remote Work Environment,” Moderator, ACC NCR Career Development Program, May 11, 2022 “What’s Age Got to Do with It?,” Moderator, ACC NCR Career Development Program, June 24, 2021 “Shifts & Transitions in Legal Careers,” Moderator, Catholic University, Columbus School of Law, January 28, 2021 “Overview of Washington, DC Legal Market & Changes in Light of Covid-19,” Presenter, Catholic University, Columbus School of Law, August 12, 2020 “Amazing Women Who Lead,” Moderator, ACC NCR Career Development Program, June 25, 2020 “Strategies to Increase Your Visibility and Raise Your Profile Inside Your Company and Beyond,” Moderator, ACC NCR Career Development Program, December 4, 2019 “Behind the Scenes with In-House Antitrust counsel,” Moderator, Women’s Antitrust Forum Program, December 13, 2018 “Overview of Washington, DC Legal Market,” Panelist, Catholic University, Columbus School of Law, September 15, 2018 OUTSIDE THE OFFICE When not deep into a candidate search, in my free time I find it important to give back to the educational institutions that have had an important impact on my life and my children’s lives by volunteering, serving on their boards and committees, etc. I’m very involved with The Catholic University Columbus School of Law, Georgetown Preparatory School, University of Richmond, and St. Bartholomew Catholic School. On the home front, we’re always engaged in an enhancement or remodeling project, and honestly, I’m a great designer – I just have a knack for it and love doing it. I play golf and am active with my country club, and I entertain at home every chance I get – being a wine enthusiast helps with that. My favorite place in the world – where I go with my family every year to recharge – is Nantucket, MA. The island is simply magic for me. I have a husband, three wonderful children and an English Bulldog named Beauregard. TV and movies? It's got to be either a crime drama or a fantasy – my two favorite genres.