Garrison is a top-tier, award-winning legal search firm with national clients and legal recruiters based in Washington, DC. Celebrating 40 years Our Team For Candidates For Employers More Minds behind the moves. Elite attorneys, law firms, and corporations align with Garrison because of our approach: a blend of intellectual rigor and emotional understanding. For decades, we've been entrusted with handling sophisticated lateral moves while serving as partners for employers and advocates for attorneys. Photo: Garrison Offices High touch. High truth. High trust. A Washington, DC-headquartered legal search firm, Garrison's long track record of loyal clients across the country is a testament to how we've chosen to run our business. Our clients are the most discerning in the legal industry and demand what we offer: a recruiting team that invests the time to fully understand your goals and provide unparalleled market intelligence, insight and access. “[T]he highest levels of professionalism with good people you just want to be friends with” Director of Partner Recruiting, AmLaw 25 Firm Candidates Partners and Practice Groups Associates In-House Government to Law Firm Job Openings Employers Recruiting Partners and Groups Recruiting Associates Recruiting In-House Counsel News and Insights Keep up with Garrison and the industry New Dan Binstock article in American Lawyer New Dan Binstock article on "Seven Warning Signs a Recruiter Outreach May Be Fake, Fishing or AI." Click here to read the full article on The American Lawyer/Law.com. Garrison News and Media Fri Sep 04 2026 Garrison quoted in The National Law Journal Dan Binstock and Amy Savage were quoted in "SCOTUS Litigator Demand Surges in Big Law, Amid Partner Shuffle in Top Firms," (The National Law Journal, 9/2/26). Garrison News and Media Wed Sep 02 2026 Get to know us. Having placed over 2,000 lawyers into permanent positions, we run our business with a complete mastery of the lateral attorney market. When working with us you can expect: Active listening and a deep understanding of your needs Collaboration Responsiveness Honesty and directness Accountability A combination of expertise and emotional intelligence No pressure Learn More By the Numbers 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%) 95% AmLaw firms in the DC region with which we've worked 100+ Corporations at which we have made placements What clients are saying: After meeting with so many recruiters … finding Garrison was a breath of fresh air. Associate AmLaw 50 firm Clients get 110% from Garrison. They pay attention to your needs and won’t waste your time. Garrison gets a 10 out of 10 for professionalism, responsiveness, consistency and efficiency. Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer Private equity fund In an industry in which the majority of players are not known for playing above-board, I completely trust Garrison. Director of Legal Recruiting AmLaw 50 firm Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters

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 September 10, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Karin Hessler joins Wiley Rein Karin Hessler, previously Chief Legal & Intellectual Property Officer at the Association for Accessible Medicines, has joined Wiley Rein as Partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Practice. Karin's practice spans patent litigation, U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) regulatory counseling, and public policy advocacy for the pharmaceutical industry. September 9, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Adam Bartolanzo joins Honigman Adam Bartolanzo, previously Principal at Miles & Stockbridge, has joined Honigman as Partner in the firm's Regulated Industries Practice Group. Adam advises government contractors on federal procurement matters, helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements, contract performance issues, compliance obligations, disputes, and strategic business decisions. September 9, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Sean Sandoloski joins Willkie Farr & Gallagher Sean Sandoloski, previously Law Clerk to Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh at the U.S. Supreme Court, has joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher as Partner in the firm's Litigation Department. Sean's practice focuses on government investigations, including those undertaken by Congress and State Attorneys General, in addition to complex litigation and appeals. September 2, 2026 at 12:00:00 AM Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in The National Law Journal Dan Binstock and Amy Savage were quoted in "SCOTUS Litigator Demand Surges in Big Law, Amid Partner Shuffle in Top Firms," (The National Law Journal, 9/2/26). September 1, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Charles Ramsey joins Paul Hastings Charles Ramsey, previously Special Counsel at Freshfields, has joined Paul Hastings as Partner in the firm's Antitrust & Competition Practice. Charles focuses his practice on domestic and international merger control proceedings and related strategy. August 31, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Catie Ventura joins Quinn Emanuel Catie Ventura, previously Partner at Kirkland & Ellis, has joined Quinn Emanuel as Partner in the firm's Antitrust Practice. Catie's practice focuses on antitrust and competition matters. August 31, 2026 at 12:00:00 AM Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in Law360 Dan Binstock was quoted in "Recruiters Cash In On BigLaw Talent Wars, But Stakes Rise," (Law360, 8/31/26). August 24, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Ernest Elmore joins Squire Patton Boggs Ernest Elmore, previously Senior Antitrust Counsel at the Federal Trade Commission, has joined Squire Patton Boggs as Of Counsel in the firm's Antitrust & Competition Practice. Ernest advises clients on antitrust enforcement, merger review, and competition policy matters. August 24, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Tom Millar joins Sidley Austin Tom Millar, previously Partner at Winston Taylor, has joined Sidley Austin as Partner in the firm's Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure Practice. Tom handles a broad range of transactional and enforcement matters in the U.S. energy markets. His practice includes multijurisdictional M&A, project development and finance, and market manipulation and enforcement defense before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Department of Justice. August 18, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. August 17, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. August 17, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security. August 12, 2026 at 12:00:00 AM Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "'What It Means to Be Excellent': A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption," (American Lawyer Online, 8/12/26). August 5, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Jennifer Breen joins Jones Day Jennifer Breen, previously Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, has joined Jones Day as Partner in the firm's Tax Practice. Jennifer represents domestic and multinational businesses, large partnerships, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices in tax controversy and IRS administrative matters. August 5, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Michael Leib joins Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo Michael Leib, previously Attorney Adivsor at the International Trade Commission, has joined Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo as Partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Practice. Michael advises clients on issues involving federal agencies, international trade, and high-stakes patent litigation. August 5, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Troy Barsky joins King & Spalding Troy Barsky, previously Partner at Crowell & Moring, has joined King & Spalding as Partner in the firm's Government Matters and Regulation Practice Group. Troy's practice focuses on health care fraud and abuse, Medicare and Medicaid law and policy, and state oversight of health care. July 31, 2026 at 12:00:00 AM Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves," (American Lawyer Online, 7/31/26). July 28, 2026 at 12:00:00 AM Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires," (Law360, 7/28/26). July 13, 2026 at 12:00:00 AM Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in Law360 Dan Binstock was quoted in "BigLaw Grew More Selective On Second Quarter Lateral Hires," (Law360, 7/13/26). July 9, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Robert Hagan and Rebecca O'Brien join Sidley Austin Robert Hagan and Rebecca O'Brien, previously Partners at Clifford Chance, have joined Sidley Austin as Partners in the firm's Global Finance Practice. Robert has experience in securitization and structured finance matters. Rebecca has experience across securitization transactions involving a wide range of asset classes, as well as derivatives, and regularly counsels clients on cross-border regulatory matters, including the U.S. risk retention rules, the Volcker Rule, the Investment Advisers... Load More

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 Kris Kennedy Senior Administrator kkennedy@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

As Garrison’s Senior Accounting and HR Administrator, Kristen "Kris" Kennedy brings 25+ years of financial operations, payroll, and benefits expertise to optimize daily firm operations. Kristen “Kris” Kennedy Senior Accounting and Human Resources Administrator kkennedy@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 an organization requires attention to detail, organization and follow-through—qualities I bring to everything I do. I’m comfortable juggling multiple priorities and taking ownership of the details that keep a business running smoothly. I enjoy keeping accurate records, solving problems, improving processes, and making sure people have the information and support they need. After many years working in executive search, I understand the importance of being responsive, dependable, and discreet. OVERVIEW As Garrison’s Senior Accounting and Human Resources Administrator, Kris is responsible for many of the business functions critical to the firm’s day-to-day operations. She manages accounting and financial processes, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting, and helps oversee the firm’s human resources and employee benefits programs. Kris brings more than 25 years of accounting, financial operations, and human resources experience, most of it within executive search. Over the course of her career, she has held progressively senior roles with responsibility for accounting, payroll, benefits, financial reporting, and human resources. She has worked closely with senior leadership and has extensive experience supporting the financial and operational needs of growing businesses. Her experience includes managing complex commission-based payroll, overseeing accounts payable, receivable, billing and collections, administering retirement, health, and disability benefits, and managing financial operations across multiple business entities. Kris brings to Garrison a combination of hands-on financial expertise, attention to detail and a practical understanding of the people and operational needs of a professional services firm. CREDENTIALS B.S., University of Delaware OUTSIDE THE OFFICE When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and adult children, traveling, working out, and playing competitive golf. Most of all, I value time with family and friends and the chance to relax and enjoy the people who are most important to me.

With 20+ years in the DC legal market, Amy knows the legal market’s players and process — and her contacts benefit from her reputation as a Washington insider. She leverages the expertise and connections she has developed over two decades to help lawyers and legal employers find what they are looking for. Amy understands which attorneys are likely to make a successful move, how to launch an effective search, which practice areas are most in demand, and how that plays into your approach. Amy K. Savage Partner asavage@g-s.com 202.684.3090 1627 I Street, NW Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20006 Media, Writing, and Speaking Outside the Office What It's Like To Work With Me Overview Credentials Representative Placements Testimonials WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME I care about the people who trust me with their searches, which is why I take a personalized approach to lateral moves. From initial conversations and market research, to crafting compelling pitches and preparing you for interviews, I am actively involved in tailoring your search at every stage. When it comes time to negotiate final terms, my compensation expertise will give you an advantage. Beyond the search, I am invested in your success and have even introduced firms and candidates to potential clients and referral sources. OVERVIEW With 20+ years in the DC legal market, Amy knows the legal market’s players and process — and her contacts benefit from her reputation as a Washington insider. She leverages the expertise and connections she has developed over two decades to help lawyers and legal employers find what they are looking for. Amy understands which attorneys are likely to make a successful move, how to launch an effective search, which practice areas are most in demand, and how that plays into your approach. Working with candidates Contrary to what many will say, all firms are not alike - each platform differs in what it has to offer. The best firm for someone else is not necessarily the best for you and your clients. Amy helps find the strongest platform for you with an initial, exploratory conversation about you, your practice, your clients, your goals, and other key factors like rates, conflicts, and the presence of other complementary practice areas. Amy will then gather market intelligence and present options that align with your goals and background. Amy knows which firms are interested in hiring in specific practice areas and she has access to key decision makers; she will help you navigate the process, simplify the recruiting process, save you time, ensure a more effective search, and help you secure a better result than you can on your own. In addition to working with current law firm partners, Amy also works with Senate-confirmed and other high-level government attorneys. Those candidates face issues those already in private practice do not – how to make a business case without immediately portable business, with whom to speak about recusals, how to address limitations on appearances and compensation after departure, and so much more. Government attorneys can rely on Amy’s expertise to help them navigate those and other questions. More generally, Amy helps senior lawyers and groups advance their careers by making strategic lateral moves to the right firms at the right time. Her success stems in part from her unique ability to align an attorney's skills, aspirations, and (potential or existing) client base with the right platform. Working with employers Amy is widely regarded as one of the most skilled and knowledgeable legal recruiters in the region. She has worked with dozens of law firms to enhance their DC presence and build out both emerging and well-established practices. Hiring teams reach out to Amy because she is effective. She explores the driving forces behind the searches (such as growth, succession, replacement, client demand), as well as key factors that need to be considered to ensure a strong fit. She then uses that information to craft an approach that helps bring the right candidates to the platform. She ensures that the first, lasting impression the candidate has of the firm is accurate and engaging. As stated by an AmLaw 15 firm: “[Amy] knows exactly what we are looking for and never fails to provide top-notch candidates.” CREDENTIALS Prior to joining Garrison, Amy served as the National Chair of the Government Regulatory & Enforcement Group of a large attorney recruiting agency. She graduated with honors from Georgetown University Law Center in 2000, and later moved from practicing law to legal recruiting, bringing experience and insight gleaned from her years at law firms to her work with candidates and clients. Now a recognized expert on legal career issues, Amy has spoken about the DC legal market to numerous law schools (including Yale, Harvard, UVA, Columbia, and Georgetown), presented at key professional associations like NALP and WALRAA, and is relied upon for her thought leadership by the legal press (including ALM, Bloomberg, Law360, and Above the Law). She has also served as an expert witness in federal court on matters related to attorney compensation – experience that makes her uniquely qualified to negotiate on behalf of her candidates. REPRESENTATIVE PLACEMENTS The high-profile candidates with whom Amy has worked include Chambers-Ranked partners, team chairs, elected officials, Senate-confirmed officials, U.S. Attorneys, and senior attorneys from EPA, FERC, DOJ, and other agencies. Amy has negotiated offers for them from a range of firms, from the most prestigious and visible practices in the United States to smaller boutiques. TESTIMONIALS “When it came time for me to think about returning to private practice after over two years as a senior political appointee [], I called only one recruiter: Amy. Her knowledge of the legal market for laterals coming out of government was encyclopedic. She excelled at getting me very quickly in front of the senior leadership of a select number of firms of the highest caliber. And her advice on structuring a business plan, preparing for interviews, and compensation was indispensable. I recommend Amy wholeheartedly and without reservation.” Chambers-Ranked Partner “Amy is the recruiter law firms turn to for their most critical searches because she genuinely cares about her clients. Her deep expertise and strong relationships make her a trusted and successful partner.” Firmwide Director of Partner Recruiting, AmLaw Firm “Amy’s expertise with attorney compensation structures combined with her market knowledge proved to be a winning formula, and she secured multiple offers for me, with highly favorable terms.” Chambers-Ranked Partner “Amy is an exceptional legal recruiter with uncanny insight into the DC legal market, particularly for individuals leaving government. She deploys that insight to her clients in order to maximize the probability that the candidates with whom she works enter new positions that are long-term and productive fits. Amy also works with clients to develop a strong plan that leverages the strengths that her clients bring to employer to ensure that the offers received are the best possible under the market conditions….” Former AUSA turned General Counsel “[Amy] listened to the practices I wanted to focus on, helped me target my search, and then pointed me towards some wonderful opportunities that I wouldn't have known about otherwise. She helped me secure an interview within weeks of when we started working together and I accepted an offer shortly thereafter. Throughout, she quickly gathered information for me and responded to all of my questions, ensuring that I understood where things stood in the firm's decision-making process and had all the information I needed to decide how to respond to the offer.” NGO fellow who landed a position in a highly specialized legal practice “Amy was retained by [a law firm] to help find someone with my skillset to augment its practice … While she was a great advocate for the firm, she also gave me sound advice and insight that helped me make the selection that made the most sense for me. Thanks to Amy I've found a new professional home.” Agency General Counsel, who accepted position as a practice group chair MEDIA, WRITING, AND SPEAKING Amy is a trusted speaker and author on lateral attorney issues. Frequently cited by national publications for her expertise in attorney hiring, she has also presented lectures for top-ranked law schools (including Yale and Harvard), given presentations for the nation’s leading legal placement associations (NALP and WALRAA), and has written articles for The Legal Times, AboveTheLaw, and other publications. Recent Articles (as industry commentator) "SCOTUS Litigator Demand Surges in Big Law, Amid Partner Shuffle in Top Firms," The American Lawyer (September 2, 2026) "DC Lateral Market Stabilizes After Surge In Gov't Hires ," Law360 (July 28, 2026) "Big Law Talent Battle Accelerates in Congressional Investigation Practices ," National Law Journal (May 7, 2026) "Biglaw Lateral Activity Expected To Be ‘On Fire’ In 2026 ," Above The Law (January 14, 2026) "Lateral Activity From 'Perfect Storm' of Market Factors Expected to Surge in 2026 ," National Law Journal (January 12, 2026) "What Will Shape The DC Legal Market In 2026 ," Law360 (January 5, 2026) "DC Firm Hiring From Government Skyrocketed In 2025 ," Law360 (December 19, 2025) "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) "Amid Turmoil at Virginia U.S. Attorney’s Office, Big Law Firms Are Hitting Their Hiring Limit, " National Law Journal (October 14, 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). "Trump’s Slew of Federal Layoffs Is Benefitting at Least One Industry ," Politico (August 4, 2025) "Mayer Brown Lateral Cut Loose Over Social Media Posts Highlights 'Uneven' Vetting Process in Big Law ," The American Lawyer (July 25, 2025) "Former DOJ Civil Rights Lawyers Flooding D.C. Litigation Talent Market ," The American Lawyer (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) "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) "Cut a Deal or File a Suit? Every Big Law Response to Trump Scrutiny Is a Blueprint, " The American Lawyer (March 20, 2025) "BigLaw Hiring From Gov't Up As Trump Slashes Agencies ," Law360 (March 17, 2025) "How Gov't Attys Can Prepare For A Private Sector Job Search ," Law360 (February 19, 2025) "Government Attys Crowd Legal Job Market Amid Trump Cuts ," Law360 (February 14, 2025) "Eight-Figure Outliers Aside, These Lateral Candidates Face a 'Buyer's Market' in Big Law, " The American Lawyer (February 13, 2025) "‘High Demand’: Former Trump Admin Lawyers Leverage Connections for Big Law Work, Job ," National Law Journal (January 29, 2025). "Law Students Scramble As Federal Gov't Yanks Job Offers, " Law360 (January 24, 2025). "Government Attorneys Face Reassignment, Rescinded Job Offers in First Days of Trump Administration ," National Law Journal (January 24, 2025). "Weil Saw 20 People Leave in Partners' Lateral Move to Paul Weiss ," The American Lawyer (January 17, 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 18, 2024) "Congressional Inquiry Practices To Stay Hot With GOP Sweep ," Law360 (November 26, 2024) "'There Is No Time to Waste': Matt Gaetz Withdraws From AG Nomination ," National Law Journal (November 21, 2024) "From ‘Deep Sadness’ to Little Concern, Gaetz’s Nomination Draws Sharp Reaction From Lawyers ," National Law Journal (November 20, 2024) “After Trump’s Win, DC Recruiters See Surge In Gov’t Atty Calls ,” Law360 (November 12, 2024) “Trump's Return to the White House: The Legal Industry Reacts ,” Law.com (November 6, 2024) “From Guaranteed Comp to Ethics Screens, How Big Law Navigates the Revolving Door ,” National Law Journal (October 29, 2024) “Bloomberg Law Reports on McGuireWoods ’ New Partner Hires in Washington, D.C.,” McGuireWoods (October 29, 2024) “Judicial Notice (10.20.24): Blast Off ,” Original Jurisdiction (October 20, 2024) “Legal Recruiter Amy Savage Joins Garrison as Lateral Gov't Moves Stay Busy ,” National Law Journal (October 16, 2024) “Veteran DC Recruiter Joins Garrison From Lateral Link ,” Law360 (October 16, 2024) “McGuireWoods Adds DC Partners as Election Spurs Government Exits ,” Bloomberg Law (October 9, 2024) “The Prosecutors Behind Hunter Biden's Conviction ,” National Law Journal (June 13, 2024) “Biden Antitrust Crackdown Is Boon for Law Firm Competition Work ,” Bloomberg Law (May 10, 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) OUTSIDE THE OFFICE My husband (my college debate partner) and I have lived in the DMV for almost 30 years. We enjoy exploring Old Town Alexandria with our two pups. Virginia has always been home, but I love visiting our children in California, racing to our favorite Formula 1 events, and taking road trips to spring training for the Washington Nationals. Let’s go Nats!

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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) "SCOTUS Litigator Demand Surges in Big Law, Amid Partner Shuffle in Top Firms ," National Law Journal (September 2, 2026) "Recruiters Cash In On BigLaw Talent Wars, But Stakes Rise ," Law360 (August 31, 2026) "‘What It Means to Be Excellent’: A-List Firms Succeed Because of—Not in Spite of—Disruption ," The American Lawyer (August 12, 2026) "Law Firms Seek 'Franchise Value' in Market-Moving Lateral Moves ," The American Lawyer (July 31, 2026) "BigLaw Grew More Selective On Second Quarter Lateral Hires ," Law360 (July 13, 2026) "Largest US Law Firms Saw Biggest Headcount Gains In 2025 ," Law360 (June 11, 2026) "Why Wachtell Is Now Exposed in the Lateral Market ," The American Lawyer (May 26, 2026) "Can Partial Equity Systems Make Partners 'Stickier' Within Law Firms? " The American Lawyer (May 18, 2026) "Before Law Firms Link Up With PE, Partners Need Persuasion ," The American Lawyer (May 13, 2026) "Paul Weiss’ Shanmugam Exit Shows Rivals Pouncing for DC Talent ," Bloomberg Law (April 27, 2026) "Law Firms Are Going Further to Protect Their Equity Tiers ," The American Lawyer (April 27, 2026) "Covington's Client Base Shifts as Tech Sector's Legal Needs Mount ," National Law Journal (April 21, 2026) "Keys to the Lateral Kingdom, with Garrison’s Dan Binstock ," Lawdragon (April 14, 2026) "'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 ," Law360 (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 ," Law360 (November 3, 2023) "What Should Law Firms Take Away From Stroock's Demise? " Law360 (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) "Seven Warning Signs a Recruiter Outreach May Be Fake, Fishing or AI ," The American Lawyer (September 4, 2026) "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.

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!

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Nov 1, 2024 Garrison quoted in New Jersey Law Journal Dan Binstock was quoted in " Law Firm Seeks to Recoup Recruiter's Fee From Ex-CFO Who Had Brief Tenure on Job , " (National Law Journal, 10/31/24). Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 18, 2026 David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. Aug 17, 2026 Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. Aug 17, 2026 Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Feb 2, 2026 Brian Ferguson joins King & Spalding Brian Ferguson, previously Partner at Winston & Strawn, has joined King & Spalding as Partner in the firm's Commercial and IP Litigation Practice. Brian represents clients in all phases of patent infringement and validity disputes before U.S. district courts, Section 337 investigations before the ITC, and adversarial matters before the PTAB. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 18, 2026 David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. Aug 17, 2026 Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. Aug 17, 2026 Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jun 13, 2023 Chantel Febus joins Dykema Gossett Chantel Febus, previously Partner at Proskauer Rose, has joined Dykema Gossett as Member of the firm's Appellate and Critical Motions, Business Litigation, and Government Investigations and Corporate Compliance Practices. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 18, 2026 David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. Aug 17, 2026 Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. Aug 17, 2026 Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security.

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Feb 14, 2023 David Blair, David Fischer and Dwight Mersereau join Eversheds Sutherland David Blair, David Fischer and Dwight Mersereau, previously Partners at Crowell & Moring, have joined Eversheds Sutherland as Partners in the firm’s Tax Practice Group. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Aug 18, 2026 David Stute joins Pillsbury David Stute, previously Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, has joined Pillsbury as Special Counsel in the firm's International Disputes Practice. David represents sovereigns, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes spanning U.S. trial and appellate courts, investor–state tribunals, all major commercial arbitral institutions, the International Court of Justice and the Iran–U.S. Claims Tribunal. Aug 17, 2026 Kendall Howell joins Debevoise & Plimpton Kendall Howell, previously Counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as Counsel in the firm's Data Strategy & Security Practice. Kendall's practice focuses on advising banks, broker-dealers, money services businesses, fintech companies and other financial institutions on artificial intelligence governance, BSA/AML and sanctions compliance, bank regulatory matters, risk management and regulatory enforcement. Aug 17, 2026 Erica Bakies joins Debevoise & Plimpton Erica Bakies, previously Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has joined Moore & Van Allen as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Erica represents aerospace and defense companies, high-technology firms, private equity sponsors, and foreign investors navigating the intersection of government contracts, international trade, and national security.