Executive search, with a long view

Finding the people who help great firms grow.

Partner-led search for Am Law firms, funds, and in-house legal teams — nationwide, in confidence.

Specialists in the legal market. 75+ years combined. Every major market, nationwide.

Every search is led by someone who has done the work
Our point of view

To us, it is never about a single placement.

A unique 360° view of the legal talent ecosystem.

We go beyond the job spec and the résumé to discover the authentic, natural fit — with precision, speed, and real connections that stand the test of time.

We work with elite law firms nationwide, plus the legal and compliance teams at the clients they serve. We see where firms are investing, how legal teams are evolving, and what it takes for people and organizations to stay ahead of the game. We understand the precise expectations, standards, and caliber of talent required on both sides of the ecosystem.

It is about ensuring clients and candidates are in a position to succeed based on their unique goals, culture, and priorities — today and over time.

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01 · Law firm revenue drivers

The law firm revenue drivers & rainmakers

High-performing Partners, Counsel, Associates, and Paralegals across all practice groups. These revenue generators attract and directly service clients, and drive top-line firm profitability. These are the culture carriers and the people who define a firm's focus.

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02 · Modern practice

The legal team behind modern law firm practice

Business-critical, non-billing legal talent including Knowledge Management Attorneys, Innovation Counsel, Conflicts Attorneys, and Office of General Counsel (OGC) professionals who serve as the architects of modern practice. They create the substantive resources, tools, and risk-management infrastructure necessary for firms to deliver rapid, cost-efficient services without compromising quality.

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03 · Business services

The law firm professionals who transform the practice of law into an enterprise

Elite business talent including C-Suite Executives and teams across Finance, Business Development, Marketing, Research, Talent Acquisition and Development, and Administrative Support who run firm operations. These are the people who set the pace behind the scene, take strategic initiatives from idea to reality, and enable law firms to achieve year-over-year growth.

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04 · In-house & compliance

The in-house legal & compliance teams guiding top tier enterprises

Exceptional in-house legal and compliance talent including GCs, CCOs, Corporate and Specialty Counsel, and Compliance Professionals who navigate complexity, create confidence, and support ambitious business goals at the very same premier PE, hedge, credit, and hybrid funds and companies our law firm clients serve.

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Who we are

Different expertise. One shared instinct: better, together.

Our veteran recruiters bring specific expertise, distinct perspectives, and over 75 years of combined experience. You get the depth of a boutique and breadth of a full-service firm focused on the full spectrum of law firm talent and in-house legal and compliance teams. And, we work collaboratively — so each client and candidate gets the benefit of an extended network with a common thread.

One relationship. Full coverage.

You work with us. We deploy the right specialist — whether that's a partner search, an in-house placement, or a business services hire. No hand-offs, no dropped context.

A network built over decades

Our team spans partner recruiters, in-house counsel specialists, business development leaders, and firm operations experts — relationships earned over 20+ years in BigLaw markets.

Technology, applied with judgment

A considered investment in market intelligence, research, and outreach tools, so that partner time is spent on assessment and counsel rather than administration.

We answer for the output

Clients don't manage a roster of vendors. They work with us — and we are accountable for delivering the highest quality result, every time.

“We are not just recruiters — we are strategic partners in your success. We see the big picture, understand the missing pieces, and we don't stop until we find The One.”
Natalie Rosenberg · Co-Founder & Managing Partner
The team

Eight specialists. One standard.

Every member of the Authentic Search Partners team was chosen because they are among the best in their specific domain. Together, we bring the depth of a specialist boutique and the breadth of a full-service platform.

Susi ShawSS

Susi Shaw

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Co-Founder of Authentic Search Partners and a former litigator, Susi has spent more than a decade placing attorneys and compliance professionals at leading hedge, private equity, and credit funds, as well as in BigLaw.

In-HouseFunds
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Natalie Rosenberg

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Co-Founder of Authentic Search Partners with more than two decades in legal recruiting and a prior career as a commercial litigator, Natalie is known for a highly selective slate and for reading culture and fit as closely as credentials.

Partner Recruitment
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Tim MarshallTM

Tim Marshall

Sr. Strategic Advisor, Partner Growth & Acquisition

Founder of Marshall Search and a specialist in partner-level lateral growth for over twenty years, Tim advises on the most complex partner and team moves across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Partner Recruitment
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Heather FeuerHF

Heather Feuer

Strategic Partner, Associate & In-House Practice

A former litigation associate at Pryor Cashman and Bryan Cave, Heather places associates within Am Law 200 firms, niche boutiques, and in-house roles across the New York tri-state area.

AssociatesIn-House
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Jenny SchwopeJS

Jenny Schwope

Strategic Partner, Executive & Business Services

Nearly a decade of executive search in the legal industry with a specialization in C-suite professionals. Jenny has led high-stakes searches to define and fill complex or newly created leadership roles.

Business Services
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Mary E. YelenMY

Mary E. Yelen

Strategic Partner, Legal Marketing & Business Development

Mary leads national searches for legal marketing and business development talent, from emerging leaders to the C-suite, across Am Law 100 and 200, mid-size, and boutique firms.

Business ServicesLegal Marketing
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Ariel ShafranAS

Ariel Shafran

Managing Director, Client Partnerships & Talent Engagement

A legal recruitment strategist working with Am Law 100 firms, Fortune 500 legal departments, and senior legal professionals, Ariel advises on where the market is heading, not only where it is.

Client PartnershipsFirm-wide
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Damien RainfordDR

Damien Rainford

Director of Practice Growth & Legal Innovation

Damien works at the intersection of talent strategy and how modern firms actually grow — advising on practice expansion, market positioning, and the technology that makes a search sharper without making it colder.

Practice GrowthLegal Innovation
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For candidates

Exploring your next move?

Attorneys, compliance professionals, and law firm business leaders — every conversation begins in confidence and proceeds at your pace.

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For employers

Building your team?

Law firms, funds, and companies with a search mandate — tell us what you need and we'll deploy the right specialist.

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