Kaitlyn Hunter Managing Director 1627 I Street, NW Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20006 khunter@g-s.com 202.559.0467 WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME Recruiting is more than placing candidates. I find it extremely fulfilling to assist attorneys in analyzing their current situations and how to accomplish their goals, whether today or down the road. With extensive knowledge of the lateral market, I approach every search with care, meticulous attention to detail, and sensitivity to the various moving pieces. Aside from my lighthearted and candid nature, you can be confident that I’ll handle every step with the right mix of empathy and guidance. OVERVIEW Kaitlyn collaborates with employers and candidates alike, adeptly facilitating connections that align on both ends. She excels in guiding lateral associate candidates through successful transitions to another firm or company, while catering to their various needs. Simultaneously, Kaitlyn seamlessly assists law firms and in-house corporations in strengthening their practice capabilities by identifying and recruiting exceptional talent. Working with candidates Candidates find in Kaitlyn a trusted and effective advisor, who will guide them throughout the entire search process. She invests in getting to know her candidates and understanding their specific desires when it comes to a new position and their short- and long-term career objectives. This encompasses comprehensive market analysis, candid advice, in-depth resume guidance (drawing on Kaitlyn's deep understanding of what resonates with employers), thorough assessment of opportunities, interview preparation, skillful negotiation of offers and counteroffers, and ultimately, providing support during the resignation process. Kaitlyn is committed to your long-term success, investing whatever time it takes to identify the perfect opportunity. Her approachable nature and ability to foster a comfortable environment make conversations with her enjoyable and engaging. Candidates not only benefit from her expertise but also appreciate the lightheartedness she brings to what can sometimes be a complex process. "Kaitlyn provided a stellar experience of the recruitment process from the very start! Kaitlyn has been a consummate professional from my first conversation with her, and she has been there for every step of my career search process." Midlevel corporate associate Working with employers Kaitlyn has earned the trust and confidence of some of the most esteemed law firms and in-house legal departments throughout the region. Her track record of success and her commitment to excellence have positioned her as a trusted partner. Kaitlyn's approach is characterized by her commitment to providing comprehensive feedback on the lateral market, conducting thorough research tailored to the specific needs of each client, successful outreach strategies, and assistance with negotiating delicate situations. Kaitlyn is candid, thoughtful, and brings an unrelenting desire to make placements that truly fit on all sides. CREDENTIALS B.S., magna cum laude, criminal justice, Old Dominion University, 2016 REPRESENTATIVE PLACEMENTS Kaitlyn has worked with many law firm and in-house attorneys across various practice areas. Recent placements include: General counsel for Whitman Walker Health. Government contracts senior counsel in the federal division of a large global IT and business consulting services firm. International arbitration associate at a premier international litigation boutique. Associate general counsel (ERISA) at a leading global association for regulated investment companies. Senior real estate counsel at DC regional office of a global real estate developer. Government contracts counsel at a global leader in federal sector management technology and security consulting services. Government contracts counsel at a top California-based AmLaw50 firm Real estate counsel at a large local real estate developer. Associate general counsel (securities regulation) at a leading global association for regulated investment companies. Corporate governance & ESG counsel at a global leader in federal sector management technology and security consulting services. Investigations/FCPA associate into an AmLaw 50 firm’s top-ranked investigations practice. Deputy general counsel at a leading Maryland-based biotech company with a technology partner. Government contracts counsel (M&A transactions) at a global leader in federal sector management technology and security consulting services. Corporate counsel at a global enterprise software company. TESTIMONIALS The following are among the frequent recommendations and endorsements Kaitlyn receives from candidates she has placed in both law firm and in-house positions. ​ "Kaitlyn and her team at Garrison are hands down the best legal recruiters I’ve ever worked with! Each time we spoke, Kaitlyn was professional, empathetic, responsive and well prepared. She went out of her way to answer all of my questions and made sure I had everything I needed to evaluate the role and, later, an employment offer. She and her team took the time to prepare me for each interview, advocated for me during the offer phase, and were a wealth of knowledge and advice throughout the entire process. Kaitlyn’s thorough preparation and knowledge about the role and legal market made me feel supported every step of the way. I cannot recommend her enough!!" Real estate counsel at a large local real estate developer ​ “Kaitlyn was an indispensable resource in my career transition. She went above and beyond in finding great opportunities and provided insight and coaching about each opportunity. Kaitlyn never relented in her search for the right opportunity which finally presented itself. She made the whole process seamless and easy and went the extra mile to help find me my new role. Kaitlyn cared deeply about finding me a good fit and I cannot thank her enough for her help in this process. I would highly recommend anyone looking to make a career transition to work with Kaitlyn as well as the other professionals at Garrison.” Midlevel government contracts associate from prestigious global firm ​ “From my first discussion about an open role with their client, to coaching me through interview preparation, to periodically checking in with me about my other pursuits, I could tell that Kaitlyn showed me how much she cared about my success as a candidate, regardless of whether or not I was placed with her client. I cannot recommend Garrison enough for both professionals and for companies. This firm is light years ahead of the competition in every sense!” Midlevel corporate associate from regional law firm ​ “Kaitlyn was nothing short of spectacular throughout the process of placing me in my current in-house role (which I love)! From the initial outreach all the way through the accepted offer, her organization, preparation, and experience truly helped me put my best foot forward. I cannot thank her enough!” Technology transactions counsel from an international security and defense contractor ​ “Kaitlyn was terrific to work with. I found her to be knowledgeable, responsive and proactive. I am very happy with my new role and have Kaitlyn to thank for bringing it to my attention and working with me throughout the process.” Associate General Counsel, investment management, from a large government agency INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT Kaitlyn collaborates annually with The Washington Area Legal Recruitment Administrators Association (WALRAA) and Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) on hosting networking and educational events. Kaitlyn partners with the So Others Might Eat (SOME) organization, which helps prevent poverty and homelessness in the DMV. She helps prepare individuals for job interviews by conducting mock interviews and providing other job-search advice. OUTSIDE THE OFFICE Growing up, I was a competitive cheerleader and now I have transitioned that passion into coaching. At FAME Allstars, I coach children ages 12 -18 and prepare them for local and national competitions. I am an avid supporter for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and one of my favorite annual events to raise awareness is the Light the Night Walk. I love spending time with my husband and rescued French bulldog, and always welcome the chance to indulge in my passions for tennis, pasta, and wine, but not necessarily in that order. What It's Like To Work With Me Overview Credentials Representative Placements Testimonials Industry Involvement Outside the Office

Partners and Groups Associates In-House Government Attorneys > Law Firms Align With Garrison Garrison is selective in the lawyers we represent. Our employer clients know if you are being presented by us, you are sought after. Even if you are not seeking a change today, you recognize that aligning with market experts who can closely guide you on every stage of this process has immense value once your circumstances change. You’re busy with your practice, and we’re busy handling sophisticated lateral moves. For over 35 years, legal employers have consistently told us that our candidates rise to the top because our endorsement and representation carries weight and trust. Job Openings What clients are saying: They’re fun to work with and very down-to-earth. It’s all about the relationship with them. Managing Partner AmLaw 100 firm 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 Director of Recruiting AmLaw 50 firm I have been working with recruiters at Garrison since I started recruiting in 2006 and cannot recommend them enough. As a legal recruiter, I seek out search firms that I find knowledgeable, responsive, and trustworthy. The recruiters at Garrison embody these characteristics, and I honestly find working with them fun. High touch. High truth. High trust. Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "FTC's Noncompete Ban Could Encourage Mobility Among Legal Recruiters." (American Lawyer Online, 4/26/24). Garrison News and Media Fri Apr 26 2024 In-House Commercial/Technology Transactions Hiring in the D.C. Region Important Recruiting Strategies for Employers By: Kaitlyn Hunter & Nancy Palermo Lawyers with Commercial and/or Technology Transactions expertise are among the most highly sought... Garrison News and Media Wed Apr 24 2024 News and Insights Keep up with Garrison and the industry For Candidates 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%) 95% AmLaw firms in the DC region with which we've worked 100+ Corporations at which we have made placements

Nancy Palermo Partner 1627 I Street, NW Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20006 npalermo@g-s.com 202.559.0470 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. 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. 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. REPRESENTATIVE PLACEMENTS CREDENTIALS AND PAST EXPERIENCE 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 INSIGHTS AND SPEAKING “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 presentation, January 28, 2021 “Overview of Washington, DC Legal Market & Changes in Light of Covid-19,” co-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,” co-presenter, Catholic University, Columbus School of Law, September 15, 2018 “Current State of the Legal Hiring Market and Compensation Trends,” panelist, ACC Baltimore Program, February 27, 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. What It's Like To Work With Me Overview Representative Placements Credentials and Past Experience Testimonials Insights and Speaking Outside the Office

Representative placements Garrison places partners and practice groups in all practice areas. Below are some examples. 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 a partner in their antitrust practice group. Antitrust counseling and litigation practice group into the DC office of an AmLaw 50 firm. Antitrust partner (promotion from associate) from an AmLaw 50 firm to an AmLaw 50 global law firm. Antitrust practice group into the DC office of a New York firm to complement the firm’s existing antitrust counseling practice. Banking regulatory practice group into AmLaw 25 firm. Bankruptcy partner from a leading international law firm to a leading Magic Circle law 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 head the CFIUS practice at an AmLaw 50 firm. Commercial litigation partner from a leading DC-based firm into an AmLaw 200 firm with litigation as its core strength and a more modest rate structure. Commercial litigation partner from the DC office of a global firm to the DC office of a large national firm. In prior firm, partner was head of the commercial litigation group in DC. Consumer finance/CFPB 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 and securities, bank regulatory, and healthcare partners at a Southeastern-based, mid-sized firm seeking to establish a Washington office to complement its existing lobbying practice. Corporate partner from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 200 firm to establish its corporate practice on the east coast. Corporate practice group from a UK-based firm into an AmLaw 100 firm to expand international capabilities within U.S. Energy/FERC partner from an AmLaw 50 firm to DC office of Northeast-based firm. Energy/FERC partner from Texas-based AmLaw 200 firm into Washington office of an AmLaw 50 firm to provide energy regulatory expertise in support of the firm’s projects practice. 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 energy practice. Environmental/infrastructure regulatory and litigation practice from boutique firm into an AmLaw 10 global law firm. Export control partner from an AmLaw 100 firm to Washington, DC boutique. FDA partner from a full-service, AmLaw 100 firm into a specialized FDA boutique. Federal government department GC (former partner at a top-tier, DC-based firm) into an AmLaw 100 firm to create the firm’s privacy practice. Financial services enforcement/FinTech group into AmLaw 25 firm. Former Deputy Chief Trial Counsel from the Federal Trade Commission to an international AmLaw 100 firm as partner in their antitrust practice group. 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. Government relations and regulatory affairs counsel from a Congressional committee into an AmLaw 100 firm’s existing political law practice. Healthcare/life sciences practice into AmLaw 100 firm. Healthcare regulatory and transactional attorney from mid-Atlantic regional firm to an AmLaw 100 firm. Healthcare transactional and regulatory practice in New York into the NY office of a mid-Atlantic firm. Immigration group from an AmLaw 15 firm to another AmLaw 15 firm. Insurance litigation practice with the DC office of an AmLaw 150 global firm. Intellectual Property/Internet Governance practice group into the DC office of an AmLaw 100 firm. Investment management/funds partner into AmLaw 50 firm. Investor-focused project finance practice group into an AmLaw 50 firm. IP/ITC litigation practice co-head from an AmLaw 100 patent litigation practice to another AmLaw 100 patent litigation practice. IP (337) litigation partner from leading IP litigation practice to an AmLaw 50 firm to create/chair its Section 337 practice. IP (patent litigation and prosecution) practice group into DC office of AmLaw 100 firm. IP appellate practice co-head from a litigation boutique to a prestigious patent boutique. IP litigation practice into east and west coast offices of AmLaw 50 firm. IP partner from an AmLaw 25 firm to an AmLaw 75 firm. IP practice group into a DC IP boutique. Large government contracts counseling and litigation group into the DC office of a global law firm. Litigation/appellate and commercial trial group into the DC office of a national law firm. Litigation partner from an AmLaw 100 firm to a DC-based litigation boutique. Litigation partner from an AmLaw 25 firm to the DC office of another AmLaw 25 firm. Patent litigation partner from an AmLaw 100 firm to DC office of an AmLaw 200 firm to enhance its intellectual property practice. Patent litigation practice from a litigation boutique to a prestigious patent boutique. Patent litigation practice group to co-head patent litigation practice at top-tier IP firm. Patent litigation practice into an AmLaw 50 firm. Patent partner from an AmLaw 100 firm into newly opened West Coast-based firm’s Washington, DC office to serve as firmwide co-head of patent prosecution practice. Patent prosecution practice 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 and transactional practice into the DC office of an AmLaw 50 firm. Products liability partner from an international trial and litigation firm to a DC-based litigation boutique. Project finance/energy partner into AmLaw 100 firm. Project finance practice group into the DC office of a UK firm to expand its agency-lender-focused project finance practice and enhance the firm’s international capabilities. Real estate counsel from AmLaw 50 firm to a suburban business and real estate firm as a partner. Real estate counsel from an AmLaw 50 firm to DC office of an AmLaw 200 firm as partner and head of real estate practice. Real estate partner into large AmLaw firm to help grow its national real estate practice. Real estate practice group into the DC office of an international law firm. Securities enforcement/white collar practice group into multiple offices of AmLaw 50 global firm. Securities regulatory partner from an AmLaw 50 firm into Washington, DC office of a Magic Circle firm. Structured finance practice group into the DC office of an AmLaw 15 global firm. Tax partner into the Washington office of another AmLaw 100 firm. Telecommunications regulatory and transactional practice into the DC office of an east coast-based firm. Transportation practice from an AmLaw 100 firm to a DC office of another AmLaw 100 firm with a nationally ranked transportation practice. White collar litigation and investigations practice into an AmLaw 50 firm. White-collar partner (formerly high-level in the DOJ Fraud Section) into an AmLaw 10 firm. Our results are superior Our track record in partner and group placements far outpaces the market. Our five-year retention record of placed partners is 75%, compared to the industry average of 50%. 1. What's beyond your biography We see you as a person beyond the breakdown of your practice and portable business. At the outset, we gain a substantive understanding of your practice that goes far beyond what’s in your biography. We also discuss your priorities and goals in depth and advise whether they are more likely to be achieved through a lateral move or by remaining with your current firm. < Back to For Candidates For Candidates Partners and Groups Home Erin Sears Bio Dan Binstock Bio Key Contacts: 2. Thorough analysis of the market Based on our 30+ years of experience and market intelligence, we provide insight about law firms that is not generally accessible elsewhere. We study law firm economics, such as profit margins, multi-year trends and other factors that can be important when analyzing options. We also have a comprehensive suite of the most powerful tools in the industry, including our proprietary database where we have captured and analyzed years of market data. Our command of the market – from well-known firms to “hidden gems” – allows us to save you time by only presenting options that specifically align with your goals and priorities. Partners and Groups 5. Negotiating for your advantage At the outset, we help you place into context how your offer compares to other similarly situated partner candidates, whether negotiation is warranted and how to implement the most effective negotiation strategy to maximize your compensation. Many partners are excellent when negotiating for clients but fall short when negotiating on their own behalf. As your recruiter, our role in the process enables us to advocate for you more effectively. For example, it’s routine for recruiters to inform firms about competing offers, potential counter-offers, and other dynamics that are important but challenging for candidates themselves to convey appropriately. You benefit by having a skilled liaison during this delicate period, which often increases the strength of the offer itself and eliminates tensions with your potential future colleagues. 3. Preparing and presenting your materials We know what firms look for, what your materials should emphasize and how best to present your candidacy. Additionally, we are experts at carefully conveying detailed practice information and your reasons for contemplating a move, which ensures you are putting your best foot forward and avoiding pitfalls. When it’s time to go to market, we take confidentiality seriously and always discuss whether an anonymous approach to firms – at the outset – is advisable. And when we share your name and relevant materials, we ensure you are considered in the most appropriate manner by the most relevant partners. Oftentimes the point of entry can make an important difference in the outcome. 6. Providing notice This is perhaps the hardest part of the process. We strategize with you. We prepare you for what you can anticipate and how to best respond. If you receive a counter-offer, we provide advice and help you with any post-notice negotiations that may be appropriate. Lastly, we advise on whether to consider engaging ethics counsel given your bar obligations, fiduciary responsibilities and contractual provisions in your partnership agreement. And if needed, we have a strong network of experienced ethics attorneys to whom we can refer you. 4. Expert guidance on interviewing and due diligence Many partners haven’t interviewed in a long time. Even the most sophisticated partners approach interviews wearing their lawyer-practitioner hat instead of their lateral partner hat. In addition to detailed information on the firm and relevant partners, we provide guidance on the questions you can anticipate and how to best address them. We also save you time, minimize stress, and maximize confidentiality by coordinating and scheduling all of your interviews. Regarding due diligence, we assist you on all stages of completing the Lateral Partner Questionnaire (LPQ). Certain terms can be misinterpreted, and questions are often inadvertently narrow, leading candidates to omit vital practice information. We are experts on helping you answer these questions accurately and, when needed, with appropriate and necessary context. Most importantly, our guidance can help avoid misunderstandings and any uncomfortable discussions resulting therefrom. Our law firm clients frequently praise our candidates for the quality and comprehensiveness of their LPQs. And when you are seriously considering a firm and it’s time to dig deeper, we help you perform your own due diligence, providing extensive information on firms using tools not publicly available, as well as intelligence routinely received from our extensive and discreet personal network. 7. Guidance during the transition We are there for you throughout this process, including helping you recruit prior team members, if needed, and when appropriate and allowed. We will serve as a sounding board and source of advice regarding clients to help maximize the likelihood that they follow. No matter what arises, our partners feel better knowing they have a skilled advisor and confidante in their corner. Representative Placements 1. What's beyond your biography 2. Thorough analysis of the market 5. Negotiating for your advantage 3. Preparing and presenting materials 6. Providing notice 4. Expert guidance on interviewing 7. Guidance during the transition What clients are saying: Professional, personable, detail-oriented, prepared – that’s what you get with Garrison. Hiring Partner Top-tier litigation boutique Your help throughout the process was critical. There’s no way I would have actually made the move without you. Partner, Investment Management AmLaw 100 firm Office Managing Partner AmLaw 100 firm Garrison does three things better than any other firm: (1) They listen. (2) They observe and learn. They pick up information about the firm – what we’re about, our people, our practices -- without our telling them. And, (3) They’re honest. 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: Our Process and Track Record The partners we assist fall into two categories: You have decided that it’s time to move, or You’re not sure and could use some insight and guidance. Our goal: to help you make an intelligent decision regarding your choices, even if you decide not to move. We have a powerful, insightful command of the lateral market and can guide you through every step of this crucial decision with precision, discretion and professionalism Erin Sears Bio Dan Binstock Bio Key Contacts:

About Us Garrison's History Garrison (Garrison & Sisson) was founded in 1986 by Charlie Garrison, and soon thereafter, Martha Ann Sisson became a partner at the firm. Garrison was built on fundamental principles of integrity, thoroughness and excellence of service. Through the years, we have been committed to these principles when working with our clients. ​ In 1999, Nancy Palermo joined Garrison and was promoted to partner in January of 2006 when Charlie Garrison transitioned to an Of Counsel role. Dan Binstock and Matt Schwartz joined as partners in September of 2010, after running the DC offices of two national search firms. ​ In 2021, Martha Ann Sisson retired from the firm. Since then, partners Nancy Palermo, Dan Binstock and Matt Schwartz have led Garrison, along with a talented team of recruiters and professional staff. High touch. High truth. High trust. Our clients say we are different, in a good way. As said by the Head of Partner Recruiting for a Global AmLaw 25 firm, “What do you get when you mix the highest levels of professionalism with good people you just want to be friends with … Garrison.” Indeed, many of our clients have become our friends over the years. Our relationships – grounded in trust and respect – enable us to operate on a higher level that’s unique in this industry. Our philosophy We believe that doing the right thing in the right way makes all the difference – professionally and personally. When you work with us, you’ll notice that: We are straight-shooters. We notice the details. We respond quickly. We don't cut corners. We are discreet. We have an uncompromising commitment to quality. Our leadership Our industry involvement provides you with access to our comprehensive network and the most current information on market trends. We are leaders in the industry (e.g., former President and Ethics Chair of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), Top 100 Legal Consultant and Strategist (LawDragon, 2017 - Present)). We regularly speak at industry conferences (e.g., NALP, NALSC, Association of Corporate Counsel) on lateral recruiting. We are frequently quoted in the legal media (American Lawyer, National Law Journal, Law360, Bloomberg Law, etc.). We serve as advisors to top law schools (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, Northwestern, Georgetown) on the Washington, DC legal market. We have close relationships with decision makers at law firms and in-house legal departments (we regularly sponsor and host events for both). We have served as expert witnesses on attorney compensation. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We understand the many moving pieces involved in helping employers to create diverse, equitable and inclusive work environments. Building diverse environments that reflect our broader society takes work both on the recruiting side and with respect to post-hire integration. We appreciate the importance of presenting our employer clients with a diverse slate of candidates for every search we do, and we work diligently to achieve that goal. When we work with diverse candidates, we recognize the additional factors that should be discussed and addressed to ensure that the fit will be ideal. We are always learning and remain committed to this important aspect of the lateral market. Our results We consistently deliver for our clients, and our results set us apart. 2000+ attorneys placed. 98.3% of our candidates stay with their employer for over one year. 175+ law firms have hired our candidates. 75% partner retention rate after five years (industry average is 50%). 100+ corporations have hired our candidates. What does this mean for you? Confidence that you’re in capable hands. Our Recruiters

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Kathy Charlwood Senior Administrator 1627 I Street, NW Suite 1230 Washington, DC 20006 kcharlwood@g-s.com 202.559.0475 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. What It's Like To Work With Me Overview Credentials Outside the Office

Representative placements Garrison places associates in all practice areas. Below are some examples. Antitrust associate from a California-based firm into the Washington, DC office of a specialized antitrust and intellectual property litigation boutique. Antitrust attorney from the United States Department of Justice into an AmLaw 25 firm. Antitrust litigation associate from an AmLaw 100 firm into the Washington, DCD.C. office of a NYC-based litigation boutique. Antitrust litigation associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into a leading plaintiff’s firm. Appellate & white-collar associate from a New York-based firm at an AmLaw 100 firm. Banking/lending associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Banking/lending associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to another AmLaw 50 firm. Commodities and derivatives associate from SEC to an AmLaw 100 firm. Communications associate from a Los Angeles-based international law firm at an AmLaw 100 firm. Consumer finance associate from a consumer finance boutique to an AmLaw 50 firm. Consumer finance associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to another AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate, privacy equity associate from the Washington, DC office of an international AmLaw 100 firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Corporate/M&A associate from an AmLaw 100 firm at an AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate associate from a Fortune 100 information technology company to an AmLaw 25 firm. Corporate associate from an AmLaw 100 firm into position as a permanent staff attorney for an AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into the banking group of another AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into the Life Sciences, Transactions Group at another AmLaw 50 firm. Corporate associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to another AmLaw 50 firm. Cyber security associate from the Washington, DC office of a global firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Economic sanctions associate from the Office of Foreign Assets Control at an AmLaw 50 firm. Energy associate from an AmLaw 200 firm to an AmLaw 100 firm. Energy associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to leading energy boutique. Energy regulatory associate from a national firm at a Washington, DC energy regulatory boutique. Environmental associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to an AmLaw 200 firm. Environmental associate from a Seattle-based national law firm at an AmLaw 50 firm. FERC attorney from the Office of Energy Market Regulation into an energy regulatory boutique. Finance associate from an AmLaw 100 firm at an AmLaw 50 firm. Food & drug associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into an FDA boutique. Food & drug associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to another AmLaw 50 firm. Food & drug associate from well-regarded regulatory boutique into an AmLaw 50 firm. Government contracts associate from a corporate legal department into an AmLaw 50 firm. Government contracts associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Government contracts associate from a Washington, DC-based boutique at an AmLaw 50 firm. Healthcare associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to another AmLaw 100 firm. Healthcare associate from an AmLaw 200 firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Healthcare associate from a regional firm to another regional firm. Insurance litigation associate from a regional firm into a litigation boutique. International Trade/customs associate from an international trade boutique into an AmLaw 50 firm. International trade associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Investment management attorney from the SEC into an AmLaw 100.Junior tax transactions associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into the project finance group of a Magic Circle firm. Labor & employment associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to another AmLaw 100 firm. Labor & employment associate from a regional firm at a North Virginia-based employment law and government contracts boutique. Litigation/investigations associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to another AmLaw 50 firm. Litigation associate from a litigation and white-collar boutique at an AmLaw 200 firm. Litigation associate from an AmLaw 200 firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Litigation associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into the ERISA litigation group of a prestigious boutique. Litigation associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to an AmLaw 200 firm. Litigation associate from an international-based firm in Chicago into a Washington, DCD.C. litigation boutique. Litigation associate from a regional firm into a labor & employment and government contracts boutique. Litigation associate from a regional firm into an AmLaw 50 firm. Litigation attorney from the United States Department of Justice at an AmLaw 25 firm. National security associate from the Washington, DC office of a global firm at an AmLaw 50 firm. Patent/IP (337) litigation associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to another AmLaw 100 firm. Patent/IP litigation associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to a leading IP boutique. Patent agent from a research university into the DC office of a West Coast-based firm with a leading IP practice. Patent litigation associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Patent litigation associate from a regional firm into a leading intellectual property boutique. Patent prosecution associate from an AmLaw 100 firm into a Washington, DC intellectual property boutique. Political law associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into the Chambers-ranked political law practice of another AmLaw 50 firm. Privacy associate from a corporate legal department into the New York office of an international AmLaw 25 firm. Privacy associate from the Washington, DC office of a global firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Project finance associate from an AmLaw 200 firm at a project finance boutique. Project finance associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into a project finance boutique. Real estate associate from a regional firm to an AmLaw 100 firm. Securities enforcement associate from an AmLaw 100 firm to newly formed enforcement group of a Magic Circle firm. Securities litigation associate from an AmLaw 200 firm at a Washington, DCD.C. securities enforcement boutique. Tax associate from an AmLaw 100 firm into a Washington, DC large boutique. Tax associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to a leading tax boutique. Tax associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to an AmLaw 100 firm. Tax transactional associate from a Big 4 accounting firm to an AmLaw 50 firm. Technology transactions associate from an AmLaw 100 firm at an AmLaw 25 firm. Technology transactions associate from an AmLaw 50 firm into a life sciences transactional group of another AmLaw 50 firm. Trademark litigation associate from leading intellectual property boutique into an AmLaw 25 firm as a patent litigation associate. White collar/investigations associate from an AmLaw 50 firm to IP litigation practice of another AmLaw 50 firm. 2. Market access and analysis We work across the legal industry from BigLaw to mid-sized firms to elite boutiques. With our decades of experience and a large team of recruiters, we are uniquely positioned to provide inside information about DC's legal market. When appropriate, we suggest considering "hidden gem" firms that may be unfamiliar to you but could be a fit. With our decades of trusted recruiting relationships with firms, we help create opportunities with firms that do not have active searches but might still be interested in considering you. For Candidates Associates Home < Back to For Candidates Associates Kaitlyn Hunter Bio Erin Sears Bio Matt Schwartz Bio Key Contacts: The Highest Level of Guidance We have one aim: to assist you in making the most knowledgeable and informed career decisions, even if the best choice is to stay at your current firm. Our unrivaled command of the Washington, DC market and experience working with thousands of candidates just like you allows us to counsel you though every phase of this pivotal career decision with precision, sophistication, thoroughness and confidentiality. Kaitlyn Hunter Bio Erin Sears Bio Matt Schwartz Bio Key Contacts: 1. Meeting and getting to know you We'll meet with you either via video conference or in-person in our downtown DC offices. By spending time discussing key elements of your practice, priorities and goals, we can provide guidance on whether a lateral move is right for you. Associates consistently tell us they gain invaluable insights and perspective from these conversations. 5. Effective and tactful negotiating Based on our extensive knowledge of the market, we will give you a fair assessment of your offer. When appropriate, we go to bat for you, serving as skilled liaisons during negotiations. We navigate these discussions on your behalf in a way that maximizes your chances of a successful outcome in a manner that remains mindful of the future working relationship. 3. Putting your best foot forward Given our many years of experience, we have a keen sense of what firms are looking for when they review your resume and other materials. We will work extensively with you to ensure each document is just right and best portrays your experience. Our candidates routinely comment that our involvement makes a significant improvement to their materials. In addition to your resume and other materials, we present a detailed cover letter that addresses key information firms want to know at the outset but can’t be found on a resume. This presents you in the best possible light and helps you stand out from other applicants. Lastly, we take your confidentiality seriously. We will never send your materials anywhere without your express approval. 6. Making the best decision We realize circumstances can differ greatly between people, and deciding can be difficult. We advise on the pros and cons of accepting a particular offer, deciding between multiple offers, or staying at your current employer. We play the long game and realize that giving you the best advice – even if it means not moving – has been the key to our success for multiple decades. 7. Guidance through the final steps As we get close to the finish line, we help you navigate the background check, conflicts process, and securing references. When everything is cleared and you’ve made your decision to accept, it’s time to give notice, which we know is challenging and emotional. Together, we strategize how to address your reason for leaving and maximize the likelihood that you remain on good terms. If things get more complex with potential counteroffers, disappointed colleagues or other unanticipated speedbumps, we help you navigate them. We assist you in drafting emails, preparing for conversations, and striking the right balance during this crucial time. 4. Impactful interview guidance Our candidates benefit from our advising throughout the interview process. In addition to providing information on the interviewing law firm, we help you prepare for the interview itself. We’ll discuss questions you can anticipate and any issues specific to your candidacy and how to best navigate them. Candidates frequently tell us that our interview preparation made all the difference in securing an offer. We will continue to be by your side at each stage of the interview process, providing you with ongoing feedback and guidance. You can rely on us to handle all of the scheduling and logistics and to navigate all of moving pieces such as timing and balancing interest from multiple firms. Representative Placements 2. Market access and analysis 1. Meeting and getting to know you 5. Effective and tactful negotiating 3. Putting your best foot forward 6. Making the best decision 7. Guidance through the final steps 4. Impactful interview guidance 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:

PRIVACY POLICY FOR GARRISON & SISSON At Garrison & Sisson (Garrison), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and disclose your personal information when you use our website (www.garrisonsearch.com ) or our recruiting services. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of personal information: Contact information, such as your name, email address, phone number and mailing address. Professional information, such as your resume, work experience and education. Information about your job search preferences. Information about your interactions with us, such as your communication with our recruiters. For employers, information about your search, law firm and/or company. We may collect this information directly from you, our job board, third-party vendors who provide attorney databases or referrals from other clients or candidates. ​ Please note that our job board is hosted by a third-party recruitment database provider and may collect additional information about you when you submit your information through our job board. ​ How We Use Your Information We use your personal information for the following purposes: To provide you with our recruiting services, including matching you with potential employers and contacting you about job opportunities. To communicate with you about your job search, including sending you emails, phone calls, text messages, etc. about job openings or search status updates. To improve our recruiting services, by analyzing our candidate pool and job market trends. To fulfill job searches for employers. To comply with our legal obligations, such as record keeping and reporting requirements. We may also use your personal information for other purposes that are compatible with the above, or as required or authorized by law. ​ How We Disclose Your Information We may disclose your personal information to the following types of recipients: Potential employers, with your consent. Our third-party applicant tracking system provider, which keeps information confidential. Our affiliates, subsidiaries or successors in interest. Government authorities or law enforcement, as required by law or to protect our legal rights. We may also disclose your personal information to other parties with your consent. ​ Cookies and Similar Technologies We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website, such as your IP address, browser type and pages viewed. This information helps us to improve our website and personalize your user experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent, but some features of our website may not function properly without cookies. ​ Security We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. However, we cannot guarantee that your personal information will always be secure, and you should take steps to protect your own information, such as using strong passwords and keeping your login credentials confidential. ​ Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting a new version on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our practices. ​ Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@garrisonsearch.com .

Our Team Browse or select an area of expertise from the drop down. Area of Expertise Dan Binstock Partner dbinstock@g-s.com Full bio 202.559.0472 Kaitlyn Hunter Managing Director khunter@g-s.com Full bio 202.559.0467 Nancy Palermo Partner npalermo@g-s.com Full bio 202.559.0470 Matt Schwartz Partner mschwartz@g-s.com Full bio 202.559.0468 Erin Sears Vice President esears@g-s.com Full bio 202.370.7684 Kathy Charlwood Senior Administrator kcharlwood@g-s.com Full bio 202.559.0475 Kendall Kiley Partner Practice Manager kkiley@g-s.com Full bio 202.618.6958 Tiffany Manukure Associate and In-House Practice Manager tmanukure@g-s.com Full bio 202.559.0476

4. Interview support and selection We coordinate all interviews, and our recruiters brief candidates before their interviews with your company. ​Likewise, we help you prepare for the interviews. You’ll appreciate our advice on how to tailor your questions, how to raise sensitive topics, and how to address other fact-specific judgment calls. After interviews, we share detailed feedback from the interviewees and obtain your impressions to further sharpen our analysis of relevant candidates. We then help you evaluate and select finalist candidates based on the collective feedback and impressions. Representative placements General Counsel & Deputy General Counsel: General Counsel - Leading Trade Association in the Ethanol & Biofuels Industry (Prior position: Of Counsel, Washington, D.C. Based AmLaw 200 Firm) Chief Privacy Officer - Leading, Online Educational Technology Company (Prior position: Chief Privacy Officer, Federal Trade Commission) Director, Legal and Compliance – Washington, D.C. Based Private Equity Fund (Prior position: Associate General Counsel, Multinational Enterprise Information Technology Company) Senior Vice President, Legal - Leading, National Commercial and Civil Contractor (Prior position: Senior Vice President, Head of Legal, Global Software Analytics Company) Deputy General Counsel - Global Charitable Foundation (Prior position: Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Leading, U.S. Based Humanitarian Organization) Deputy General Counsel - Multinational Government Contractor (Prior position: Senior-Level Government Contracts Attorney, Global Defense Contractor) General Counsel – Leading Global Research Firm (Prior position: Acting General Counsel for Corporate Subsidiary of Global Airline Services Company) General Counsel – Publicly-Traded, Internet Security Technology Company (Prior position: General Counsel, Vice President & Corporate Secretary, Developer of Consumer Electronics Software Products) Vice President, Legal – Privately-Held Commercial Real Estate Development Company (Prior position: Partner, Real Estate Development & Finance, AmLaw 100 Firm) General Counsel & COO – Investment Advisor (Prior position: Securities Counsel, Global Law Firm) General Counsel – National Consumer Association (Prior position: Legislative Director, Congressional Committee) General Counsel – Southern-Based Specialty Parts Manufacturer (Prior position: Corporate/Commercial Partner, DC-Based Law Firm) Division General Counsel – Fortune 500 Government Contractor (Prior Position: Partner, National Law Firm) Director of Legal Affairs & General Counsel – Not-For-Profit National Hospital System (Prior position: Deputy General Counsel, Not-For-Profit Organization) Vice President, General Counsel – $4 Billion Consumer Products/Retail Corporation (Prior position: Assistant Corporate Counsel, Fortune 50 Global Corporation) General Counsel – Diversified Communications Services Provider (Prior position: General Counsel, Fortune 300 Company) General Counsel – Leading Medical Industry Trade Association (Prior position: Litigation Partner, AmLaw 50 Firm) General Counsel – Internet Marketing Company (Prior position: Deputy General Counsel, Wireless Communications Company) General Counsel – Privately-Held Electronic Payment Processing Company (Prior position: General Counsel, Publicly-Traded Technology Company) General Counsel – U.S. Subsidiary of International Security Solutions Company (Prior Position: General Counsel, Internationally Recognized Non-Profit Organization) General Counsel – Privately-Held Voice Encryption Technology Company (Prior position: Director of Contracts & Pricing, Government Contractor) Vice President, Head of North American Legal – Internationally-Based Toll Road Owner and Operator (Prior position: Deputy General Counsel, Energy Solutions Company) General Counsel – National Non-Profit Human Services Organization (Prior position: Assistant General Counsel, Leading National Non-Profit) Senior Vice President, Chief of Civil Litigation – National Entertainment-Oriented Trade Association (Prior position: Partner, AmLaw 10 Firm) Deputy General Counsel, Investment Banking Division – International Investment Bank (Prior position: Associate, NY-Based International Law Firm) Deputy General Counsel, Corporate – Global Communications Company (Prior position: Assistant General Counsel, Head of M&A, Fortune 100 Company) Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel – Publicly-Traded Real Estate Development Company (Prior position: General Counsel, Technology Company) Deputy General Counsel – International Manufacturer & Distributor for Culinary Products (Prior position: Assistant General Counsel, Fortune 10 Corporation) Vice President, Deputy General Counsel – International Media Company (Prior position: Deputy General Counsel, International Sports and Marketing Company) Deputy General Counsel – International Consumer Products Company (Prior position: Counsel, AmLaw 5 Firm) ​ ​ Assistant/Associate General Counsel: Corporate Counsel - Real Estate Asset Management Company (Prior position: Senior Associate, Tax Litigation, Washington, D.C. Office of International Firm) Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Commercial Transactions – Washington, D.C. Based Financial Services Industry Leader (Prior position: Corporate Counsel, Global, Mission-Driven Trade Association) Tax Counsel - National Association for U.S. Investment Companies (Prior Position: Senior Tax Associate, Washington, D.C. Office of Global Firm) Senior Legal Counsel - Privately-Held, Maryland Based Data Management Company (Prior position: Senior Associate, Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions, AmLaw Top 200 Firm) Associate General Counsel, Disputes & Litigation (Part-Time) - Leading, Consumer Oriented Technology Company (Prior position: Senior Associate, Nationally Recognized Media Law Boutique Firm) Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts - Global Leader in Federal Sector Management, Technology and Security Consulting Services (Prior position: Principal, Associate General Counsel, Leading Provider of Information Technology and Consulting Services to Commercial and Governmental Entities) Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions - Multinational Professional Services Firm (Prior position: Mid-Level Project Finance Associate, Baltimore Office of AmLaw Top 25 Firm) Litigation Corporate Counsel - Premier Global Government Contractor, Litigation Group (Prior position: Senior Counsel, Leading Government Contracts Practice at AmLaw 100 Firm) Director, Capital Markets Compliance – Public, Government-Sponsored Enterprise (Prior position: Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Publicly-Traded Capital Markets Firm) Assistant General Counsel, Government Contracts - Multi-Billion Dollar Aviation & Services Contractor (Prior position: Assistant General Counsel, Multinational Professional Services Firm) Commercial Transactions Counsel - Leading, Online Educational Technology Company (Prior position: Junior Associate, Small General Practice Firm) Associate General Counsel, Employment Law - Global Leader in Federal Sector Management, Technology and Security Consulting Services (Prior position: Corporate Counsel, Multinational Corporation in the Travel Industry) Junior Corporate Counsel - Mid-Western Based Transportation & Development Company (Prior position: Junior Associate, Small Corporate Boutique Firm) Legal Counsel, Complex Commercial Transactions - Multinational Professional Services Firm (Prior position: Mid-Level Corporate M&A Associate, AmLaw Top 100 Firm) Real Estate Finance Counsel - National Financial Services & Private Investment Group (Prior position: Mid-Level Associate, Regional Real Estate & Construction Law Boutique Firm) Senior Counsel, Transactions - Maryland Based, Pre-IPO Software Company (Prior position: Mid-Level Corporate M&A Associate, Leading Corporate Practice of AmLaw Top 50 Firm) Associate General Counsel, Global Mobility - Global Leader in Federal Sector Management, Technology and Security Consulting Services (Prior position: Director & Counsel, Global Employment Law, Global Biopharmaceutical Company) Senior Corporate & Securities Counsel - Leading, Online Educational Technology Company (Prior position: Assistant General Counsel, Virginia Based Technology Company) Corporate Counsel - Global Defense Contractor (Prior position: Senior Government Contracts Attorney, Department of Defense) Assistant General Counsel, Transactions - Regional Infrastructure and Development Company (Prior position: Senior Corporate Associate, AmLaw Top 25 Firm) Senior Labor & Employment Counsel - Rapidly Expanding, Global Government Contracts Services Company (Prior position: Internationally Based Labor & Employment Attorney, Leading Airline Carrier) Associate General Counsel Corporate M&A - Global Leader in Federal Sector Management, Technology and Security Consulting Services (Prior position: Senior Corporate Associate, AmLaw Top 50 Firm) Associate General Counsel, Commercial Transactions - Leading, Consumer Oriented Technology Company (Prior position: Associate General Counsel, Publicly-Traded Network Infrastructure Company) Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment - Global Consulting Firm (Prior position: Employment Associate, AmLaw 50 Firm) Legal Counsel, Complex Commercial Transactions - Multinational Professional Services Firm (Prior position: Mid-Level Global Transactions Associate, Magic Circle Firm) Corporate Counsel, Government Contracts - Global Defense Contractor (Prior position: Senior Counsel, AmLaw Top 30 International Firm) Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel - Virginia Based, Publicly-Traded Asset Management and Real Estate Development Company (Prior position: Real Estate Counsel, Washington, D.C. Based, Privately-Held Real Estate Development and Property Management Company) Investigations Counsel (West Coast) - Global Aerospace & Defense Technology Company (Prior position: Senior White Collar Litigation & Internal Investigations Associate, High-End California Based Litigation Boutique) Senior Counsel, University Contracts - Leading, Online Educational Technology Company (Prior position: Counsel, Global SaaS Provider of Educational Content) Counsel, Government Contracts - Global Leader in Federal Sector Management, Technology and Security Consulting Services (Prior position: Associate, AmLaw 200 Law Firm with Leading Government Contracts Practice) Vice President, Associate General Counsel – Washington, D.C. Based Solar Energy Finance, Trading and Development Company (Prior position: Counsel, AmLaw Top 30 Firm with Leading Project Finance Practice) Vice President, Associate General Counsel – Virginia Based, Publicly-Traded Asset Management and Real Estate Development Company (Prior position: Real Estate Partner, General Business Law Boutique Firm) Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts - Global Leader in Federal Sector Management, Technology and Security Consulting Services (Prior position: Government Contracts Partner, AmLaw 200 Firm) Litigation Counsel - Fortune 50 Company (Prior position: Senior Attorney, Department of Justice) Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts - Global Leader in Federal Sector Management, Technology and Security Consulting Services (Prior position: Senior Trial Counsel, Department of Justice) Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Legal Group - Global Leader in Cloud Infrastructure Technology (Prior position: Deputy Associate Solicitor (Government Contracts), Department of Labor) Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts - Leading, Global Defense Contractor (Prior position: Associate Counsel, Department of the Navy) Corporate Counsel - Leading, Global Defense Contractor (Prior position: Assistant United States Attorney with Prior Tenure in AmLaw Top 50 Firm) Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts – Global Management Consulting Firm (Prior position: Assistant General Counsel/Director, Fortune 100 Company) Corporate Counsel, Americas – Global Leader in Sports Content Broadcasting (Prior position: Counsel, Technology Transactions, Global Manufacturing Company) Assistant General Counsel, Corporate – Commercial Real Estate Information Company (Prior position: Corporate Associate, AmLaw 50 Firm) Chief Patent Counsel – Fortune 200 Multi-National Company (Prior position: Counsel, National Law Firm) Associate General Counsel, Employee Benefits – Publicly-Traded Defense Contractor (Prior position: Senior Erisa Attorney, Fortune 50 Company) Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Staff Attorney/Director of Risk Management – International Hospitality Corporation (Prior positions: Franchise Counsel, AmLaw 100 Firm and Corporate/Commercial Counsel, AmLaw 10 Firm) Lead Real Estate/Leasing Counsel – Premier Management Consulting Firm (Prior position: Real Estate Associate, AmLaw 200 Firm) Head Securities Counsel & Compliance Officer – DC-Based Private Equity Fund (Prior position: Senior Associate, Investment Management Boutique Firm) Chief Intellectual Property Counsel – Publicly-Traded Biotechnology Company (Prior position: Patent Counsel (Biotechnology), National Law Firm) Senior Real Estate Counsel – Start-Up Satellite Company Providing Internet Service (Prior Position: Deputy General Counsel, Technology Start-Up) Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs – Not-For-Profit Media Company (Prior position: Partner, National Law Firm) Associate General Counsel – Privately-Held Multi-Disciplinary Real Estate Developer (Prior position: Senior Associate, Premier DC-Based Firm) Senior Regulatory Counsel – Industry Leading Telecommunications Company (Prior position: General Counsel, Not-For-Profit) Assistant Corporate Secretary & Counsel; Managing Counsel, Litigation; Counsel, Litigation; and Counsel, Litigation – Electronic Registry Company in Financial Services Industry (Prior positions: General Counsel, Start-Up Software Company; Senior Insurance Litigation Associate, Leading Litigation Boutique Firm; Staff Attorney, AmLaw 200 Firm; and Senior Associate, AmLaw 50 Firm) Intellectual Property Counsel – Fortune 500 Communications Company (Prior position: Patent Associate, International Law Firm) Assistant General Counsel – Music Industry Trade Association (Prior position: Deputy General Counsel, Leading DC-Area Sports Organization) Associate General Counsel, Employment; Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts; Counsel, SEC Compliance & Corporate Governance; and Counsel, Government Contracts – Global Leader in Management Consulting Services (Prior positions: Employment Law Associate, AmLaw 50 Firm; Government Contracts Counsel, Leading Biotech Company; Mid-Level Corporate Associate, NY Office of AmLaw 10 Firm; and Junior Associate, DC Firm with Leading Government Contracts Practice) Corporate Counsel, Licensing – Global Leader in VOIP Communication Services (Prior position: Associate (Trademark, Copyright and Licensing), Intellectual Property Boutique Firm) Assistant General Counsel – Full-Service Health Care Provider (Prior position: Junior, Health Care Regulatory Attorney, CMS) Assistant Tax Counsel and Assistant General Counsel, Securities – Not-For-Profit Industry Organization (Prior positions: Mid-Level Transactional (Financial Products) Tax Associate, N.Y.-Based Law Firm and Investment Management Associate, Regional Law Firm) Director, Government Contracts Counsel (2) – International Professional Services Firm (Prior positions: Mid-Level Associate, AmLaw 50 Firm and Senior-Level Associate, AmLaw 100 Firm) Regulatory Counsel – Leading Agro-Chemical Company (Prior position: FDA Regulatory Attorney with $4 Billion Company Based in the Mid-West) Associate General Counsel (Technology Licensing and Commercial Contracts) and Senior Associate General Counsel (Intellectual Property and Patents) – Global Communications Company (Prior positions: Senior Associate, Technology Transactions, AmLaw 100 Firm and Associate General Counsel, Software Industry Corporation) Erisa Counsel, Tax Qualified Plans – Investment Firm (Prior position: Senior Associate, Employee Benefits, AmLaw 100 Firm) Recruiting In-House < Back to For Employers 7. Candidate integration We remain in contact with the placed candidate to ensure that their transition is going smoothly. We are your business partner throughout the hiring and onboarding process and are always available to answer transition questions or concerns – or anything else on your mind. We are proud that 98.3% of our candidates remain with our client organization for at least one year and, typically, many more. 7 Proven Steps That Drive Hiring Success Kaitlyn Hunter Bio Nancy Palermo Bio Key Contacts: For Employers Recruiting In-House Home 1. Tell your story A successful placement starts with your unique story – it functions as the foundation of our hiring process. Garrison will work closely with you to ensure your search will resonate with the right candidates as quickly as possible. Together we will cover: The role and corresponding candidate profile you need The strategic goals you hope to achieve with the new hire Search parameters, compensation package, and internal vetting process Personality, core values, and cultural fit Key selling points that will resonate with your target candidate ​ We will help you craft a position description and compelling advertisement that accurately and effectively tells your story, so it will appeal to the professional skills and personal characteristics of your target candidate. READ LESS 1. Tell your story READ MORE A successful placement starts with your unique story – it functions as the foundation of our hiring process. Garrison will work closely with you to ensure... 6. Reference checking and giving notice At your request, Garrison will conduct background and reference checks at the appropriate time. Our clients have told us on numerous occasions that our reference check process is far more comprehensive – and informative – than anything else they have seen. When it’s time to give notice, we help the candidate prepare and avoid the most common pitfalls during this often emotionally challenging period. We ensure they know what to say, how to say it, when and how to address counteroffers, and other issues that risk undermining their acceptance of your offer. 2. We know where and how to look We source candidates from our proprietary database of 40,000 lawyers, highlighting those who align with the expertise and skills you require. We supplement our pool with two commercial databases to ensure the most comprehensive coverage. This will include those currently practicing in law firms, corporate legal departments (including trade associations and not-for-profit entities), and the government (if appropriate). Beyond this, we rely on our extensive and trusted referral network of contacts to source and gain access to candidates who might be otherwise under the radar, including candidates who are not actively on the market but open to hearing about unique opportunities. This results in the strongest candidates for your consideration. Our outreach to candidates on your behalf is highly targeted and personal. On a bi-weekly basis, we will give you updates on our efforts, as well as relevant market and candidate feedback. 3. Screening and presentation Our process for selecting who to present is comprehensive, including experience, reasons for considering a move, alignment of compensation expectations, timing of bonuses, and other intangibles. When a candidate passes our initial telephone screening, an in-person or virtual meeting is scheduled with an experienced recruiter in our In-House Division. ​ When we present candidates, you will receive a detailed candidate summary of relevant information. We will then connect with you personally to provide perspectives and answer initial questions. 5. Offer and negotiation support We’re right beside you through the offer and negotiation process to help anticipate and smooth out any issues regarding compensation or other important offer terms. 5. Offer and negotiation support Representative Placements 2. We know where and how to look 1. Tell your story 7. Candidate integration 3. Screening and presentation 4. Interview support and selection 6. Reference checking and giving notice What clients are saying: Since engaging Garrison, I haven't considered looking for other recruiting firms -- there is simply no need. Todd Glassman General Counsel, 2U, Inc. While we often are requested to first source potential candidates through internal means, every time I have a challenging or mission critical opening, I immediately pick up the phone and call Garrison. Director of Legal Recruiting Leading transportation management and development company President and former General Counsel Leading media technology company Garrison takes good care of me – they’re sensitive to the needs of my company, communicate honestly and are interested most in the long-term business relationship. I’ve never used any firm other than Garrison for legal searches. That’s how good they are. High touch. High truth. High trust. 500+ In-House Placements in Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia 100+ Corporations at which we have made placements 1986 Year we began recruiting attorneys 98.2% Of our placements stay with their new employer for at least one year Our Recruiters Reach out to our team: