Finding Leaders Who Drive Real Change in the Business of Law

Innovation in a law firm only matters if it reaches client work and the bottom line. ASG searches for Chief Innovation Officers who can turn ideas into practical programs, earn partner support and help AmLaw 200 firms stay ahead in a changing legal market.

Innovation Strategy

Leaders who set a clear, achievable innovation agenda tied to the firm’s strategic priorities.

Legal Service Delivery

Executives who rethink how legal work is staffed, priced and delivered for greater efficiency and value.

Technology & Automation

Candidates who can assess emerging tools and bring the right ones into practice groups.

Client-Facing Solutions

Professionals who develop new offerings and products that deepen client relationships.

Partner Engagement

Leaders who build trust with partners and move innovation forward in a partnership culture.

Pilot Programs

Executives who test new ideas on a small scale, learn quickly and expand what works.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leaders who work across IT, knowledge, finance, marketing and practice groups to get initiatives done.

Return on Innovation

Candidates who can show how innovation efforts improve profitability, efficiency and client satisfaction.

FAQs

What Law Firm Leaders Should Know

Find answers about ASG’s executive search approach, confidential process, and specialized leadership recruitment for AmLaw 200 law firms.

Is ASG a retained executive search firm?

No. ASG operates on a contingency basis, allowing firms to review qualified candidates without making a traditional retained-search commitment.

What firms does ASG work with?

ASG specializes in executive search for AmLaw 200 law firms, focusing on C-level and director-level leadership positions.

Can we review candidates before engaging ASG?

Yes. ASG’s contingency-based model allows firms to review qualified candidates without entering a traditional retained-search engagement. Our specific terms and conditions will be discussed before any engagement proceeds.

What positions does ASG recruit?

C-level and director-level executive positions across finance, operations, marketing/business development, technology, knowledge management, innovation, HR, and related functions.

Does ASG recruit currently employed executives?

Yes. ASG routinely engages currently employed executives and manages every outreach and conversation with complete confidentiality and discretion.

Does ASG recruit outside the legal industry?

ASG’s primary focus is executive search for AmLaw 200 law firms. We also consider executives from other professional-services organizations when their experience aligns with the needs of our law-firm clients.

Does ASG require an upfront retained-search fee?

ASG operates on a contingency basis rather than a traditional retained-search model. Please contact us to discuss the terms that would apply to your specific search.

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