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)

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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

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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.

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...

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.

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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.