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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?
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No. ASG operates on a contingency basis, allowing firms to review qualified candidates without making a traditional retained-search commitment.
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What firms does ASG work with?
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ASG specializes in executive search for AmLaw 200 law firms, focusing on C-level and director-level leadership positions.
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Can we review candidates before engaging ASG?
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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.
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What positions does ASG recruit?
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C-level and director-level executive positions across finance, operations, marketing/business development, technology, knowledge management, innovation, HR, and related functions.
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Does ASG recruit currently employed executives?
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Yes. ASG routinely engages currently employed executives and manages every outreach and conversation with complete confidentiality and discretion.
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Does ASG recruit outside the legal industry?
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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.
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Does ASG require an upfront retained-search fee?
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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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