Employers routinely tell us that candidates we’ve introduced begin their interviews by saying how effective our recruiter outreach was. Recruiting Associates Recruiting Partners and Groups Recruiting In-House 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. For Employers 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 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 Associate Director of Recruiting AmLaw 25 firm 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. Garrison quoted in National Law Journal Amy Savage was quoted in " Lateral Activity From 'Perfect Storm' of Market Factors Expected to Surge in 2026 ," ( National Law Journal, 1/12/26). Garrison News and Media Mon Jan 12 2026 Garrison quoted in Law360 Amy Savage was quoted in " What Will Shape The DC Legal Market In 2026 ," (Law360, 1/5/26). Garrison News and Media Mon Jan 05 2026 News and Insights Keep up with Garrison and the industry High touch. High truth. High trust. 2000+ Attorneys placed 175 Law firms have hired our candidates 98.3% Of our candidates stay with their new employer for at least one year 75% Retention rate of partners after five years (industry average is 50%) Our Recruiters Reach out to our team:

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Aug 18, 2025 Adam Greenfield rejoins Latham & Watkins Adam Greenfield, previously Partner at White & Case, has rejoined Latham & Watkins as Partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Adam represents and advises clients on IP matters, particularly involving patent and trade secret litigation and licensing. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Jan 21, 2026 Veronica Onyema joins Perkins Coie Veronica Onyema, former Assistant Chief at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Perkins Coie as Partner in the firm's Litigation and Antitrust Practices. Veronica has experience in antitrust, competition law, commercial litigation, and government contracts. Jan 21, 2026 Jennifer Zucker joins Vinson & Elkins Jennifer Zucker, previously Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, has joined Vinson & Elkins as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Jennifer brings experience across the full spectrum of government contracting matters, including high-stakes bid protests, complex contract disputes and terminations, audit and cost allowability issues, government investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings. Jan 20, 2026 Peter Malyshev joins Sidley Austin Peter Malyshev, previously Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has joined Sidley Austin as Partner in the firm's Regulatory and Enforcement Practice. Peter's practice focuses on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters relating to commodities, digital assets, derivatives, and securities products regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Feb 1, 2023 David Foster joins Kirkland & Ellis David Foster, previously Partner at Skadden, has joined Kirkland & Ellis as Partner in the firm’s Tax Practice Group. Mr. Foster represents clients in tax litigation and in administrative tax controversies. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Jan 21, 2026 Veronica Onyema joins Perkins Coie Veronica Onyema, former Assistant Chief at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Perkins Coie as Partner in the firm's Litigation and Antitrust Practices. Veronica has experience in antitrust, competition law, commercial litigation, and government contracts. Jan 21, 2026 Jennifer Zucker joins Vinson & Elkins Jennifer Zucker, previously Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, has joined Vinson & Elkins as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Jennifer brings experience across the full spectrum of government contracting matters, including high-stakes bid protests, complex contract disputes and terminations, audit and cost allowability issues, government investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings. Jan 20, 2026 Peter Malyshev joins Sidley Austin Peter Malyshev, previously Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has joined Sidley Austin as Partner in the firm's Regulatory and Enforcement Practice. Peter's practice focuses on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters relating to commodities, digital assets, derivatives, and securities products regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jul 31, 2023 Jeffrey Cottle joins Eversheds Sutherland Jeffrey Cottle, previously Partner at Brown Rudnick, has joined Eversheds Sutherland as Partner in the firm’s Global Corporate Crime and Investigations Practice. Jeffrey focuses on white-collar crime and compliance matters, with an emphasis on fraud, corruption, trade sanctions and export controls. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Jan 21, 2026 Veronica Onyema joins Perkins Coie Veronica Onyema, former Assistant Chief at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Perkins Coie as Partner in the firm's Litigation and Antitrust Practices. Veronica has experience in antitrust, competition law, commercial litigation, and government contracts. Jan 21, 2026 Jennifer Zucker joins Vinson & Elkins Jennifer Zucker, previously Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, has joined Vinson & Elkins as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Jennifer brings experience across the full spectrum of government contracting matters, including high-stakes bid protests, complex contract disputes and terminations, audit and cost allowability issues, government investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings. Jan 20, 2026 Peter Malyshev joins Sidley Austin Peter Malyshev, previously Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has joined Sidley Austin as Partner in the firm's Regulatory and Enforcement Practice. Peter's practice focuses on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters relating to commodities, digital assets, derivatives, and securities products regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jul 25, 2023 Adrian Snead joins Porter Wright Morris & Arthur Adrian Snead, previously Corporate Counsel at Amazon Web Services (AWS), has joined Porter Wright Morris & Arthur as Partner in the firm's Government & Regulatory Affairs and Litigation Practice Groups. Mr. Snead counsels clients on government and regulatory challenges, complex litigation and emerging industries such as cloud computing and cannabis. He focuses on appropriations, emerging technology, homeland security, military and veterans affairs, privacy policy, and cannabis banking and reform. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Jan 21, 2026 Veronica Onyema joins Perkins Coie Veronica Onyema, former Assistant Chief at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Perkins Coie as Partner in the firm's Litigation and Antitrust Practices. Veronica has experience in antitrust, competition law, commercial litigation, and government contracts. Jan 21, 2026 Jennifer Zucker joins Vinson & Elkins Jennifer Zucker, previously Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, has joined Vinson & Elkins as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Jennifer brings experience across the full spectrum of government contracting matters, including high-stakes bid protests, complex contract disputes and terminations, audit and cost allowability issues, government investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings. Jan 20, 2026 Peter Malyshev joins Sidley Austin Peter Malyshev, previously Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has joined Sidley Austin as Partner in the firm's Regulatory and Enforcement Practice. Peter's practice focuses on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters relating to commodities, digital assets, derivatives, and securities products regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Oct 16, 2024 Garrison hires Amy K. Savage as Partner WASHINGTON, DC, October 16, 2024 – Garrison, a leading attorney search firm in DC for several decades, announced today that legal recruiting veteran Amy Savage has joined its Washington, DC headquarters as Partner. An accomplished recruiter with more than two decades of experience in the DC legal market, her addition will further bolster Garrison’s strength in placing elite partners and government officials with top firms. Amy is widely regarded as one of the most skilled and knowledgeable legal recruiters in the region. She brings deep experience with high-profile partners (including those with government-facing practices) and high-level government attorneys transitioning to private practice. She has also helped many leading firms enhance their DC presence and build out both emerging and well-established practices. “We are very excited to welcome Amy to our team,” said Garrison co-owner Dan Binstock, who heads the Partner and Practice Group Division. “I have known Amy for many years as a friendly competitor and have always been impressed by her depth of experience and highly ethical approach to recruiting at the top of the market.” Garrison co-owners Matt Schwartz and Nancy Palermo added, “Amy’s outstanding track record is a reflection of her approach, which closely aligns with how we do things at Garrison.” Prior to joining Garrison, Amy served as the National Chair of the Government Regulatory and Enforcement Group at an international attorney search firm. 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 boutique and large law firms to her work with candidates and clients. A recognized expert on legal career issues, Amy has advised on the DC legal market to numerous top law schools including Yale Law, Harvard Law, University of Virginia, Columbia University, and Georgetown Law on best approaches and practices in the DC legal market. Amy has also presented at key professional associations such as the National Association of Legal Placement (NALP) and is often relied upon for her thought leadership by the legal press (including The American Lawyer, Bloomberg Law, Law360, and Above the Law). She has also served as an expert witness in federal court on matters related to attorney compensation. “I have long admired Garrison’s reputation and bespoke approach to lateral recruiting. In a market where the war for lateral partner talent can define which firms rise and fall, Garrison’s highly tailored approach is more powerful than ever,” said Savage. “I am excited to join a team that is so well positioned to effectively help attorneys and firms alike in this competitive hiring market.” About Garrison Since 1986, elite attorneys, law firms, and corporations have entrusted Garrison with their most important lateral searches due to a unique blend of market expertise, connections, and candor. Garrison recruiters have placed well over 2000 attorneys in all types of law firms and in-house legal departments, with an emphasis on the Washington, DC market. Garrison’s five-year retention rate for lateral partners is 50% higher than the industry average. For more information on Garrison, visit www.g-s.com . Press Release - Amy K. Savage .pdf Download PDF • 81KB Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Jan 21, 2026 Veronica Onyema joins Perkins Coie Veronica Onyema, former Assistant Chief at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Perkins Coie as Partner in the firm's Litigation and Antitrust Practices. Veronica has experience in antitrust, competition law, commercial litigation, and government contracts. Jan 21, 2026 Jennifer Zucker joins Vinson & Elkins Jennifer Zucker, previously Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, has joined Vinson & Elkins as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Jennifer brings experience across the full spectrum of government contracting matters, including high-stakes bid protests, complex contract disputes and terminations, audit and cost allowability issues, government investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings. Jan 20, 2026 Peter Malyshev joins Sidley Austin Peter Malyshev, previously Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has joined Sidley Austin as Partner in the firm's Regulatory and Enforcement Practice. Peter's practice focuses on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters relating to commodities, digital assets, derivatives, and securities products regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Aug 19, 2024 Nicole Vele joins Holland & Hart Nicole Vele, previously Senior Counsel at Michael Best & Friedrich, has joined Holland & Hart as Counsel. Nicole helps clients navigate government procurement opportunities and related disputes. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Jan 21, 2026 Veronica Onyema joins Perkins Coie Veronica Onyema, former Assistant Chief at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Perkins Coie as Partner in the firm's Litigation and Antitrust Practices. Veronica has experience in antitrust, competition law, commercial litigation, and government contracts. Jan 21, 2026 Jennifer Zucker joins Vinson & Elkins Jennifer Zucker, previously Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, has joined Vinson & Elkins as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Jennifer brings experience across the full spectrum of government contracting matters, including high-stakes bid protests, complex contract disputes and terminations, audit and cost allowability issues, government investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings. Jan 20, 2026 Peter Malyshev joins Sidley Austin Peter Malyshev, previously Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has joined Sidley Austin as Partner in the firm's Regulatory and Enforcement Practice. Peter's practice focuses on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters relating to commodities, digital assets, derivatives, and securities products regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jan 11, 2023 Lewis Csedrik joins Balch & Bingham Lewis Csedrik, previously Partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius, has joined Balch & Bingham as Partner in the firm’s Nuclear Energy Practice. Mr. Csedrik focuses his practice on counseling clients on work environment issues, investigations and enforcement matters, whistleblower litigation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and other state and federal regulatory agencies, as well as federal court. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Jan 21, 2026 Veronica Onyema joins Perkins Coie Veronica Onyema, former Assistant Chief at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Perkins Coie as Partner in the firm's Litigation and Antitrust Practices. Veronica has experience in antitrust, competition law, commercial litigation, and government contracts. Jan 21, 2026 Jennifer Zucker joins Vinson & Elkins Jennifer Zucker, previously Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, has joined Vinson & Elkins as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Jennifer brings experience across the full spectrum of government contracting matters, including high-stakes bid protests, complex contract disputes and terminations, audit and cost allowability issues, government investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings. Jan 20, 2026 Peter Malyshev joins Sidley Austin Peter Malyshev, previously Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has joined Sidley Austin as Partner in the firm's Regulatory and Enforcement Practice. Peter's practice focuses on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters relating to commodities, digital assets, derivatives, and securities products regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Jan 15, 2026 Glenn Leon joins Jenner & Block Glenn Leon, previously Chief, Fraud Section at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Jenner & Block as Partner in the firm's Investigations, Compliance, and Defense Practice. Glenn advises companies, boards, and executives facing high-stakes government investigations, complex compliance challenges, and corporate criminal exposure. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Jan 21, 2026 Veronica Onyema joins Perkins Coie Veronica Onyema, former Assistant Chief at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Perkins Coie as Partner in the firm's Litigation and Antitrust Practices. Veronica has experience in antitrust, competition law, commercial litigation, and government contracts. Jan 21, 2026 Jennifer Zucker joins Vinson & Elkins Jennifer Zucker, previously Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, has joined Vinson & Elkins as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Jennifer brings experience across the full spectrum of government contracting matters, including high-stakes bid protests, complex contract disputes and terminations, audit and cost allowability issues, government investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings. Jan 20, 2026 Peter Malyshev joins Sidley Austin Peter Malyshev, previously Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has joined Sidley Austin as Partner in the firm's Regulatory and Enforcement Practice. Peter's practice focuses on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters relating to commodities, digital assets, derivatives, and securities products regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Garrison is one of the leading government attorney recruiters in Washington, DC. Learn how we can help you! < Back to For Candidates Government Attorneys For Candidates Government Attorneys Home Kaitlyn Hunter Bio Erin Sears Bio Matt Schwartz Bio Dan Binstock Bio Key Contacts: 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. 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) 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? 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? Associates 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. How we help you 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 A rock through the lateralling process. Associate Top-Tier National 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. High touch. High truth. High trust. 2000+ Attorneys placed 175 Law firms have hired our candidates 98.3% Of our candidates stay with their new employer for at least one year 75% Retention rate of partners after five years (industry average is 50%) Our Recruiters Reach out to our team:

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 8, 2025 Aaron Washington joins Skadden Aaron Washington, previously Special Counsel in the Office of the Chief Counsel of the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets, has joined Skadden as Counsel in the firm's White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice. Aaron has experience advising clients on complex securities regulatory, compliance, litigation and enforcement matters. Back to News and Insights Recent Posts Jan 21, 2026 Veronica Onyema joins Perkins Coie Veronica Onyema, former Assistant Chief at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined Perkins Coie as Partner in the firm's Litigation and Antitrust Practices. Veronica has experience in antitrust, competition law, commercial litigation, and government contracts. Jan 21, 2026 Jennifer Zucker joins Vinson & Elkins Jennifer Zucker, previously Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, has joined Vinson & Elkins as Partner in the firm's Government Contracts Practice. Jennifer brings experience across the full spectrum of government contracting matters, including high-stakes bid protests, complex contract disputes and terminations, audit and cost allowability issues, government investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings. Jan 20, 2026 Peter Malyshev joins Sidley Austin Peter Malyshev, previously Partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has joined Sidley Austin as Partner in the firm's Regulatory and Enforcement Practice. Peter's practice focuses on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters relating to commodities, digital assets, derivatives, and securities products regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).