NALSC 2024 Annual Conference
The NALSC 2024 Annual Conference is a premier event organized by the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), the only organization representing the legal search profession. NALSC is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards by requiring adherence of its members to the NALSC Code of Ethics®. The conference is designed to bring together legal search professionals, law firm recruiters, and industry experts to discuss current trends, share best practices, and foster professional development.
The conference agenda includes a variety of sessions covering key topics such as partner hires, evolving global lateral markets, and hot practice areas. Attendees can participate in interactive roundtable discussions on subjects like small search firm cross-collaboration strategies, best practices for candidate submissions, and the use of AI to enhance recruiting. Additionally, sessions on diversity recruiting trends and building client relationships at the top level provide valuable insights into the evolving legal landscape.
Practical details of the conference include networking receptions, interactive roundtable discussions, and keynote presentations by industry leaders. Notable speakers include Rob Mosley, Managing Partner of Learning & Development at Next Level Exchange, and Alex Su, a legal industry influencer. These sessions offer attendees opportunities to engage with peers, gain new perspectives, and enhance their professional networks.
The conference is ideal for legal search consultants, law firm recruiters, and professionals involved in legal talent acquisition. Attending provides a platform to stay informed about industry trends, develop new strategies for talent acquisition, and connect with key players in the legal recruiting field.
Speakers(65)
Alex Su, Esq.
Alex Su is a legal industry influencer known for sharing insights on law and technology, particularly through LinkedIn.
Andrea Korphage, Esq.
Manager, Partner Growth at Quarles & Brady LLP
Andrea Korphage is the Manager of Partner Growth at Quarles & Brady LLP, focusing on partner recruitment and development.
Anne Heaviside, Esq.
Principal at Key Choice Recruiting
Anne Heaviside is a principal at Key Choice Recruiting, focusing on legal talent acquisition.
Ben Lieber, Esq.
Founder & Managing Partner at Potomac Law Group, PLLC
Ben Lieber is the founder and managing partner of Potomac Law Group, PLLC, specializing in legal services.
Bill Vochoska, Esq.
CEO at Lex Rex Partners, Inc.
Bill Vochoska is the CEO of Lex Rex Partners, Inc., specializing in legal recruitment and consulting.
Bridget Salazar, MBA
Sr. Manager, Lateral Partner Integration at Morrison & Foerster LLP
Bridget Salazar serves as the Senior Manager of Lateral Partner Integration at Morrison & Foerster LLP, focusing on partner integration.
Cait Evans
Global Talent Head of Research at Chambers and Partners
Cait Evans is the Global Talent Head of Research at Chambers and Partners, specializing in legal market research.
Caren Ulrich Stacy
Founder & CEO at Diversity Lab
Caren Ulrich Stacy is the founder and CEO of Diversity Lab, specializing in diversity initiatives in the legal industry.
Carol Crossdale, Esq.
Founder & CEO at Crossdale Search
Carol Crossdale is the founder and CEO of Crossdale Search, specializing in legal recruitment.
Charles Curtis
President at CLCurtis31 Consulting
Charles Curtis is the president of CLCurtis31 Consulting, focusing on client relationship management.
Cheryl A. Brown, Esq.
Principal at The LOCH Group
Cheryl A. Brown is a principal at The LOCH Group, focusing on legal recruitment and consulting.
Christine Ruffner-Ruark, Esq.
Principal at LHH
Christine Ruffner-Ruark is a principal at LHH, specializing in legal recruitment and consulting.
Christine Tallon
U.S. Director of Legal Recruiting at Reed Smith LLP
Christine Tallon is the U.S. Director of Legal Recruiting at Reed Smith LLP, focusing on attorney recruitment.
Dan Binstock, Esq.
Partner at Garrison & Sisson, Inc.
Dan Binstock is a partner at Garrison & Sisson, Inc. and serves as the NALSC Chair of Ethics.
Dani Barnard
Chief Recruiting Officer at Baker Botts L.L.P.
Dani Barnard serves as the Chief Recruiting Officer at Baker Botts L.L.P., overseeing recruitment initiatives.
David Nicol, LLB
Head of US Practice at Marsden
David Nicol is the Head of US Practice at Marsden, specializing in legal recruitment across the United States.
Dawn Arcos
Recruiter at Practus, LLP
Dawn Arcos is a recruiter at Practus, LLP, specializing in legal talent acquisition.
Diana Iketani Iorlano, Esq.
Founder/Managing Attorney at Iketani Law Corporation
Diana Iketani Iorlano is the founder and managing attorney of Iketani Law Corporation, focusing on legal services.
Dyana Barninger
Senior Director of Lawyer & Consultant Recruiting at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Dyana Barninger is the Senior Director of Lawyer & Consultant Recruiting at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
Esther Alpert, Esq.
Founder and Managing Director at Alpert Associates, LLC
Esther Alpert is the founder and managing director of Alpert Associates, LLC, specializing in legal recruitment.
G. Michelle Ferreira, Esq.
Co-Managing Shareholder for the San Francisco & Silicon Valley Offices at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
G. Michelle Ferreira serves as the Co-Managing Shareholder for the San Francisco & Silicon Valley Offices of Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Gary Miles
President and CEO at Miles Partner Placement, LLC
Gary Miles is the president and CEO of Miles Partner Placement, LLC, specializing in partner recruitment.
J. Danielle Carr, Esq.
Chief Officer of Inclusion at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
J. Danielle Carr serves as the Chief Officer of Inclusion at Lowenstein Sandler LLP and is the President of ALFDP.
Jeff Alexander, Esq.
Attorney Recruiting Manager at Latham & Watkins LLP
Jeff Alexander serves as the Attorney Recruiting Manager at Latham & Watkins LLP, overseeing attorney recruitment processes.
Jeffrey J. Delaney, Esq.
Global Head of Corporate & Securities and Chief Recruiting Officer at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Jeffrey J. Delaney is the Global Head of Corporate & Securities and Chief Recruiting Officer at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.
Jenalea Cree
Recruiting Manager at Rutan & Tucker, LLP
Jenalea Cree serves as the Recruiting Manager at Rutan & Tucker, LLP, overseeing recruitment processes.
Jennifer Gillman, Esq.
Founder and President at Gillman Strategic Group
Jennifer Gillman is the founder and president of Gillman Strategic Group, focusing on legal career transitions and consulting.
Jessica D. Alexander, Esq.
Director of Strategic Expansion at Cozen O’Connor
Jessica D. Alexander serves as the Director of Strategic Expansion at Cozen O’Connor, overseeing strategic growth initiatives.
Joel Shulman, Esq.
Regional Senior Legal Recruiting Manager at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Joel Shulman serves as the Regional Senior Legal Recruiting Manager at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, overseeing recruitment.
John Lively, Esq.
Managing Partner at Practus, LLP
John Lively is the managing partner at Practus, LLP, focusing on legal operations and management.
Judi O’Kelley, Esq.
Chief Program & Policy Officer at National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Judi O’Kelley is the Chief Program & Policy Officer at the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, focusing on program development and policy.
Karen Kupetz, Esq.
Senior Director of Legal Recruiting at Goulston & Storrs PC
Karen Kupetz serves as the Senior Director of Legal Recruiting at Goulston & Storrs PC, overseeing legal recruitment.
Kathren Davis
Director of Firmwide Partner Recruiting at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Kathren Davis serves as the Director of Firmwide Partner Recruiting at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, overseeing partner recruitment strategies.
Kathryn Holt Richardson, Esq.
Founder and Principal at HR Legal Search, LLC
Kathryn Holt Richardson is the founder and principal of HR Legal Search, LLC, specializing in legal recruitment.
Keith Fall
Partner at Walker Associates
Keith Fall is a partner at Walker Associates, focusing on legal recruitment and consulting.
Kristina Lambright, Esq.
Associate Director of Strategic Lateral Recruiting at Jones Day
Kristina Lambright is the Associate Director of Strategic Lateral Recruiting at Jones Day, focusing on lateral recruitment.
Kristy Schulman, Esq.
Owner at Advanced Legal Placement, LLC
Kristy Schulman is the owner of Advanced Legal Placement, LLC, focusing on legal recruitment and placement services.
Laura Leopard
Founder and CEO at Leopard Solutions
Laura Leopard is the founder and CEO of Leopard Solutions, specializing in legal market data and research.
Laura S. DeRise, Esq.
Director of Attorney Recruiting at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Laura S. DeRise is the Director of Attorney Recruiting at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, focusing on attorney recruitment.
Mark Veldkamp, MA, LPCC
Founder at Veldkamp Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Mark Veldkamp is the founder of Veldkamp Counseling and Consulting, LLC, focusing on counseling and consulting services.
Marlene E. Laro, Esq.
Partner and COO at Potomac Law Group, PLLC
Marlene E. Laro is a partner and COO of Potomac Law Group, PLLC, focusing on legal operations and management.
Melissa Peters, Esq.
Founder at MP Legal Search
Melissa Peters is the founder of MP Legal Search, specializing in legal recruitment and career consulting.
Michael Attanasio, Esq.
Litigation Department Global Chair at Cooley LLP
Michael Attanasio serves as the Litigation Department Global Chair at Cooley LLP, overseeing litigation practices.
Michele Ward
Recruiting Director at Baker & Hostetler LLP
Michele Ward serves as the Recruiting Director at Baker & Hostetler LLP, overseeing recruitment strategies.
Miriam Stoner
Lateral Partner Recruitment Specialist at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Miriam Stoner is the Lateral Partner Recruitment Specialist at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, focusing on partner recruitment.
Mitch Satalof
CEO at Juris Placements, Inc.
Mitch Satalof is the CEO of Juris Placements, Inc. and serves as the NALSC Immediate Past President.
Mitchell Satalof
CEO at Juris Placements, Inc.
Mitchell Satalof is the CEO of Juris Placements, Inc. and serves as the NALSC President, leading legal search and placement services.
Nick Rumin, Esq.
Founder at Rumin Search Consulting
Nick Rumin is the founder of Rumin Search Consulting, specializing in legal recruitment.
Nick Welsh
Director and Co-Head of US at Marsden
Nick Welsh is the Director and Co-Head of US at Marsden, focusing on legal recruitment and talent acquisition.
Niki Kopsidas
Chief Talent Officer at Sterlington PLLC
Niki Kopsidas serves as the Chief Talent Officer at Sterlington PLLC, overseeing talent management.
Patrick Fuller
Chief Strategist, Legal at ALM Global
Patrick Fuller serves as the Chief Strategist, Legal at ALM Global, focusing on legal industry strategy.
Pooja Krumenacker, Esq.
Founder and CEO at Balanced Coaching Solutions
Pooja Krumenacker is the founder and CEO of Balanced Coaching Solutions, specializing in coaching and consulting.
Rob Mosley
Managing Partner of Learning & Development at Next Level Exchange
Rob Mosley is the Managing Partner of Learning & Development at Next Level Exchange, specializing in training and development for the recruiting industry.
Robert Nutinsky
Managing Director-Legal Search at Steven Douglas
Robert Nutinsky serves as the Managing Director-Legal Search at Steven Douglas, focusing on legal talent acquisition.
Rosy Andress
Legal Talent Acquisition Director at Crowell & Moring, LLP
Rosy Andress is the Legal Talent Acquisition Director at Crowell & Moring, LLP, focusing on legal recruitment strategies.
Stacy Humphries, J.D.
President at Pye Legal Group
Stacy Humphries is the president of Pye Legal Group, specializing in legal recruitment and consulting.
Stephanie Recupero
Vice President of Recruiting at Practus, LLP
Stephanie Recupero serves as the Vice President of Recruiting at Practus, LLP, overseeing recruitment processes.
Stuart TenHoor, Esq.
President at Stuart TenHoor Legal Search
Stuart TenHoor is the president of Stuart TenHoor Legal Search, specializing in legal recruitment and placement.
TJ Henry, Esq.
Chief Legal & Growth Officer at Rimon, P.C.
TJ Henry is the Chief Legal & Growth Officer at Rimon, P.C., focusing on legal operations and growth strategies.
Toccarra Brooks, SHRM-CP
Director of Legal Recruiting at Brown Rudnick LLP
Toccarra Brooks serves as the Director of Legal Recruiting at Brown Rudnick LLP, overseeing legal recruitment processes.
Vachelle Willis, Esq.
Director of Attorney Recruiting, Development and Diversity at Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP
Vachelle Willis serves as the Director of Attorney Recruiting, Development and Diversity at Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP.
Valerie M. Goo, Esq.
Managing Partner of the Los Angeles Office at Crowell & Moring LLP
Valerie M. Goo is the Managing Partner of the Los Angeles Office of Crowell & Moring LLP, overseeing office operations.
Victoria Gamble
Founder at Gamble Partner Placement
Victoria Gamble is the founder of Gamble Partner Placement, focusing on partner recruitment.
Wade H. Hooper
Chief Strategic Growth Officer at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Wade H. Hooper serves as the Chief Strategic Growth Officer at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, overseeing strategic growth initiatives.
Warren Smith LL.B.
Managing Partner at Smith Legal Search
Warren Smith is the managing partner at Smith Legal Search, focusing on legal recruitment.
Event Details
- Date
- March 15-17, 2024
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- The Pendry Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal search consultants, law firm recruiters, and professionals involved in legal talent acquisition.