“I am pleased to recommend Larry Watanabe to any partner considering a lateral move. Larry’s knowledge of the legal market is unparalleled. His longstanding relationships with firm leaders and practitioners across a wide range of practice areas enables him to take a truly holistic approach to evaluating any potential opportunity. Larry is also uniquely positioned, [...]
“I retained Larry to advise me as my team and I evaluated potential opportunities with other law firms. Throughout the process, he served as a trusted advisor, providing thoughtful guidance, candid feedback, and valuable insight into the legal market. Larry combines deep knowledge of law firm economics, partner and team compensation, and team transitions with [...]
“Mark was instrumental in bringing me to Norton Rose Fulbright at the pinnacle of my career. I am so grateful to him and the team that decided to join alongside me. Mark is extremely responsive and I never felt pressured, just supported and informed. Thank you!”
"I loved working with Brett. Changing law firms is a daunting process, but Brett was with me all the way. I will be forever grateful for his guidance, support and tireless efforts."
"I had the pleasure of having Brett as my recruiter in attempting to find the “forever” position that has been so elusive for more than 15 years. From the beginning, Brett was different from many other recruiters I have worked with in the past. He was not only responsive, but also creative. He came up [...]
"Mark presented opportunities that were suited to my strengths and were not available any place else. He worked tirelessly on my behalf and kept me informed along the way. He's thoughtful and easy to work with."
“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 [...]
“Brett possesses all of the qualities that you would want in a legal recruiter and then some. He is extraordinarily responsive and has a deep understanding of the market, from global trends to specific firm nuances. But what truly sets Brett apart and makes him an invaluable partner throughout the process is his extraordinary ability [...]
“Brett was incredibly responsive throughout every phase of the process. He demonstrated a nuanced understanding of my practice and provided a refined perspective on my experience, which helped streamline conversations with the client. He cut through the noise to focus on the relevant aspects of my background that were most important to the General Counsel, [...]
"Brett provided invaluable metrics on various firms, including rankings and finances. He demonstrated a remarkable understanding of the market. His deep knowledge of key players significantly improved the process. He was truly objective, even when it wasn’t in his personal financial interest, and avoided a cookie-cutter approach by tailoring his strategy specifically to my practice. [...]