Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Sep 15, 2024 Tyler Thompson joins Reed Smith Tyler Thompson, previously Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, has joined Reed Smith as Partner in the firm's Emerging Technologies Practice. Tyler advises clients on data privacy and protection, technology contracts, websites and mobile apps, digital accessibility, artificial intelligence, and data issues in the franchise space. 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).

As the administrator in charge of the business functions of Garrison, Kathy Charlwood is responsible for a long list of functions critical to the firm’s ability to successfully serve its clients. Kathy Charlwood Senior Administrator 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

Reach out to our team: Our Recruiters Apr 4, 2023 Laurel Loomis Rimon joins Jenner & Block Laurel Loomis Rimon, previously Partner at Paul Hastings, has joined Jenner & Block as Partner. Ms. Rimon’s practice focuses on guiding financial institutions, fintech companies, and digital assets platforms through compliance or enforcement challenges involving anti-money laundering, consumer protection, and federal or state oversight. 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).

Top-tier in-house legal recruiters in Washington, DC since 1986. Over 500 in-house placements in the DC region at all types of corporations. 2. A candid and experienced partner We are candid and will tell you if what you are trying to achieve with an in-house move is attainable in the current economic climate and what the impact of such a move has on your future career opportunities. We will share with you the experiences of similarly situated attorneys who have made analogous moves and how the compensation structures compare to other like-kind positions. < Back to For Candidates In-House For Candidates In-House Home Kaitlyn Hunter Bio Nancy Palermo Bio Key Contacts: 1. Credibility and access The relationships we have with our corporate clients in the DMV are longstanding and deep, and we frequently work with clients where we’ve made multiple placements. This longevity provides us with immediate credibility and excellent access. If we work with you and endorse your candidacy, this serves as independent verification of your cultural and experience fit. 5. Offer and acceptance assistance When you receive an offer, we negotiate on your behalf when warranted. We ask our clients the difficult or awkward questions you can’t or shouldn’t ask a potential employer. We know what and whom to ask and how to uncover information that is important to you. We also help you with unanticipated issues that can arise around acceptance, counter-offers, giving notice, start dates, and the like. 3. Confidentiality Confidentiality is an essential priority for us. We guard your reputation as we would our own. We also ensure our employer clients understand the importance of this. 6. Partners at every stage of your career It is common at Garrison for us to work with a lawyer at different points in their in-house career. We are the perfect partner and career advisor as you advance professionally because we understand the challenges and priorities that lawyers like you have at different stages of your in-house career. 4. Presenting you in the best light When Garrison contacts you about an in-house search, we do more than simply collect resumes and present you. We provide an extra level of personal touch and assistance that helps you put your best foot forward during the process. We have a deep understanding of what our in-house clients are seeking, and we provide expert input and advice on how to best prepare your materials to convey your experience. We also offer effective and personalized interview preparation to ensure you most effectively communicate your background, relevant skills and other intangibles for the particular position. 2. A candid and experienced partner 1. Credibility and access 5. Offer and acceptance assistance 3. Confidentiality 6. Partners at every stage of your career 4. Presenting you in the best light Kaitlyn Hunter Bio Nancy Palermo Bio Key Contacts: Over the past 35 years, Garrison has been a consistent leader when it comes to in-house placements in the DC, Maryland and Virginia region, and we offer access to a diverse range of opportunities at all experience levels. We work with a broad range of public and private companies (both industry leaders and start-ups) as well as non-profits and trade associations. Benefits of Working with Our In-House Division 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 candidates stay with their new employer for at least one year Our Recruiters Reach out to our team:

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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:

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Our Recruiters Reach out to our team: All Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Garrison News and Insights 4 days ago Garrison News and Insights New "Dear Dan" column Read Dan Binstock 's latest "Dear Dan" column, " Dear Dan: Lateral Partners, Mixed Feelings, and Ghosting ." (American Lawyer Online,... Jul 28 Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Christopher Healey joins Davis Polk Christopher Healey, previously Partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, has joined Davis Polk as Partner in the firm's Investment... Jul 25 Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "'Harder to Justify' Counsel Tiers in Big Law, Amid Focus on Nonequity Partners, Lateral Recruiting."... Jul 23 Garrison News and Insights Garrison Promotes Erin Sears to Partner WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2024 – Garrison today announced the promotion of Erin Sears from Vice President to Partner. “We are very... Jul 15 Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Eduardo Bruera joins Baker Donelson Eduardo Bruera, previously Associate at King & Spalding, has joined Baker Donelson as Counsel in the firm’s Complex Litigation and Class... Jul 10 Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "Exit Strategy: The Return From Government to Big Law." (American Lawyer Online, 7/10/24). Jul 7 Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Crystal Kaldjob joins Goodwin Procter Crystal Kaldjob, previously Partner at Morrison & Foerster, has joined Goodwin Procter as Partner in the firm’s Financial Services... Jul 3 Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in New York Law Journal Dan Binstock was quoted in "'More Extensive' Vetting: How Law Firms Are Picking Laterals," (National Law Journal, 7/3/24). Jun 26 Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in National Law Journal Dan Binstock was quoted in "Where Will Trump's Prosecutors Land After Sentencing?" (National Law Journal, 6/26/24). Jun 24 Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Elliot Kaye joins Cooley Elliot Kaye, former chair of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has joined Cooley as Partner in the firm’s Global Product... Jun 24 Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Delia Deschaine joins Squire Patton Boggs Delia Deschaine, previously Member at Epstein Becker & Green, has joined Squire Patton Boggs as Partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice.... Jun 23 Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Austin Ownbey joins Akerman Austin Ownbey, previously Counsel at Foley Hoag, has joined Akerman as Partner. Austin counsels clients on a wide range of competition... Jun 18 Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Scott Jablonski joins Husch Blackwell Scott Jablonski, previously Partner at Berger Singerman, has joined Husch Blackwell as Partner in the firm's Financial Services & Capital... Jun 16 Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Victoria “Tory” Lauterbach joins Gibson Dunn Victoria “Tory” Lauterbach, previously Partner at Foley Hoag, has joined Gibson Dunn as Partner in the firm's Energy, Regulation and... Jun 14 Garrison News and Insights New "Dear Dan" column Read Dan Binstock's latest "Dear Dan" column, "Dear Dan: Blunt Advice from Top Law Firms About Legal Recruiters – Part Four: Bringing it... Jun 12 Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Matthew Lapin joins Wiley Rein Matthew Lapin, previously Partner at Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, has joined Wiley Rein as Special Counsel in the firm's... Jun 12 Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in Law360 Dan Binstock was quoted in "BigLaw Talent Wars Reach Congressional Oversight Attys." (Law360, 6/12/24). Jun 10 Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Mark Davies joins White & Case Mark Davies, previously Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, has joined White & Case as Partner in the firm's Property Practice and... Jun 10 Garrison News and Insights Garrison quoted in American Lawyer Dan Binstock was quoted in "How Attorney Titles in Big Law Can Mean Everything, and Nothing, All at Once." (American Lawyer Online,... Jun 9 Lateral Partner Tracker - DC Michael Bergmann joins Cooley Michael Bergmann, previously Counsel at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has joined Cooley as Partner in the firm's Compensation and... Filter News and Insights News / Industry Moves