Amy B. Mallow

Coach lawyers and legal professionals at all levels to navigate challenges, set meaningful goals, and actualize their professional aspirations with clarity, courage, and confidence. Areas of focus encompass career exploration and transitions; performance maximization, including communication, time management, business development, and confidence building; leadership development; and work dynamics navigation.

Strategic recruiter for lawyers and legal professionals.

Oversaw attorney recruiting and supported associate career management for the Firm’s West Coast offices (Los Angeles, Century City, Orange County, San Francisco and Portland). Led all aspects of recruiting for lateral partners, counsel, associates and summer associates. Coached attorneys on career development and facilitated professional development programs, including new partner orientation and mentor programs. Contributed to diversity and inclusion efforts by participating in DEI panels and establishing diversity recruiting initiatives

Spearheaded partner, associate, and business professional searches for major law firms, driving firm growth objectives and recruitment strategies. Regularly collaborated with hiring partners and recruiting professionals to understand organizational needs and identify top-tier candidates.

Led retained national searches for law firm business professionals, successfully placing Director and Chief-level positions in operations, finance, technology, talent management, diversity, and marketing/business development. Pioneered new business development initiatives, including a Law360 Spotlight Series for law firm operations leaders.

Provided coaching and consulting services to attorneys at all levels, focusing on career development and transitions.

Conducted professional development consulting, including an Associate Outreach Project for Fenwick & West, interviewing associates from all levels of practice to assess career satisfaction and presenting findings and recommendations to firm management. Delivered career-related workshops for law firms and law schools.

Managed attorney recruiting and professional development, including career coaching and training program design. Oversaw diversity initiatives and collaborated with affinity groups to implement effective programs.

Opened, led the expansion of, and managed the West Coast office of this national consulting firm specializing in lawyer professional and career development. Coached attorneys at all levels of seniority to optimize performance; provided individualized career counseling and transition assistance. Conducted upward reviews; presented training programs; led focus groups.

Established a consulting firm specializing in attorney recruitment and career management, fostering strong relationships with clients and candidates.

Managed career services, including student and alumni counseling, on-campus interviews, and employer relations. Developed and implemented new initiatives to enhance job opportunities and career development for law students.

Served as the first designated counselor for the evening division of the law school. Provided career counseling and directed career-related programs for law students and alumni. Implemented new initiatives to improve career services and student support.