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From Partners:
“Working with Ken was a great experience from beginning to end.Throughout the process, Ken was fully engaged. He worked hard to understand my goals and situation. Then he used his extensive connections and experience to find a perfect fit for me.”—Eliot Adelson, Antitrust Litigation Partner, Morrison & Foerster
“I was not actively looking to make a move but agreed to meet with Ken and Larry. They provided sage and thoughtful advice that resonated with me.”—Randall R. Lee, White Collar Litigation Partner, Cooley LLP
“Ken has tremendous experience and brings it to bear just when it’s needed. I can recommend him without reservation.”—Kandace Watson, Corporate Partner, Sheppard Mullin
“Ken’s knowledge and insight into the Bay Area legal market facilitated numerous opportunities in a short amount of time. Ken is also trusted and respected by local law firms, and those relationships are invaluable when considering moving your practice.” —Stuart Plunkett, Antitrust Litigation Partner, Alston & Bird
“Ken Schwartz and his team were incredible in helping me not only pursue a new opportunity, but also to navigate the landscape and identify a place where my skill set and vision would fit nicely with the goals of the firm. When I started the process, McDermott Will was one of several potential opportunities. Ken was masterful in highlighting for me all the things that made McDermott the best choice for me. Ken and his team went above and beyond making sure that everything got done and delivered in a timely and efficient manner. Ken knows IP – talking with him is like talking to one of my fellow patent litigators. He knows what we do, what we have been through and what it takes to get to the next level. And throughout the process, I never felt alone or that there was something I failed to see or consider. I would not hesitate for a moment recommending Ken and his team to anyone of my friends or colleagues.”—Michael Sitzman, Life Sciences Litigation Partner, McDermott Will & Emery
Ken Schwartz, Managing Partner
Ken Schwartz has been representing law firm partners since 1999 and has been involved in the placement of well over 300 partners with major law firms. Ken’s practice includes the representation of practice groups and establishing new offices for law firms throughout the state.
Ken has successfully placed partners at global, national and regional firms including, Gibson Dunn, Sidley, Winston & Strawn, Hogan Lovells, Jones Day, Morrison & Forrester, Fox Rothschild, Proskauer Rose, Morgan Lewis, Dechert, Sheppard Mullin, Manatt Phelps, Perkins Coie, McDermott Will & Emery, Arent Fox and Norton Rose, among others.
With more than 20+ years of experience, Ken is extremely knowledgeable and well informed with all aspects of the California legal market. He specializes in assisting partners in analyzing their practice, business metrics, and platform to provide an accurate assessment of firm opportunities that allows them to expand and enhance their client base. In addition, Ken listens carefully to each candidate’s individual goals and objectives in order to ensure that a lateral move results in a better platform for the candidate both personally and professionally.
Ken is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Business Management.