This month we profile Robert Kinney, the newest member of our team, who established the Texas office of BCG Attorney Search. Robert attended the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of the Texas Journal of Business Law and a research assistant to a distinguished professor. ''Working with Professor Baade really defined my experience at Texas.'' Robert says, ''We became close friends in the course of difficult work on a project that took us to Scotland for a total of four months during my second and third years of law school. I can't imagine a better legal education.''

Summary
Robert Kinney is a recruiter based in Texas for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Prior to joining BCG, he worked in the hospitality and customer service industry. He also earned a degree in business from Texas State University. Kinney has been with BCG for seven years and is passionate about helping students of all backgrounds find their career paths with the firm.Robert Kinney is a recruiter for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) with seven years of experience. He works out of Texas, helping students of all backgrounds find career paths with the firm. Prior to BCG, Kinney was in the hospitality and customer service industry. He also has a degree in business from Texas State University.
At BCG, Kinney is passionate about helping people better understand their career goals by utilizing his knowledge of the firm. He also works directly with candidates to provide mentoring, advice, and support in their pursuit for a career at the firm.
Kinney’s experience in hospitality and customer service provides him with a unique perspective on the importance of service and the customer experience. He believes that recruiting should be done in an open, honest way and by focusing on the needs of the candidate. He works hard to ensure that BCG is the right fit for each candidate.
No matter the candidate, Kinney is committed to seeing them reach their career goals. He has built relationships with students and alumni across Texas and is always looking to connect with more bright minds. With his vast knowledge of BCG and persistence, he has helped countless students gain meaningful and lasting opportunities at the firm.
Robert Kinney is a recruiting professional working for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based in Texas. He has been in this role for seven years and is passionate about helping people from all backgrounds understand their career goals. His hospitality and customer service experience provides him with a unique perspective on the importance of customer service and the customer experience. Kinney focuses on providing mentoring, advice, and support to ensure BCG is the right fit for each candidate. He works hard to build relationships with students and alumni across Texas and has helped many secure lifelasting opportunities at the firm.
Robert Kinney - BCG Recruiter in Texas
Robert Kinney is a Partner and Senior Recruiter at BCG in the U.S. Located in Dallas, Texas, Robert has over 10 years of experience in recruiting, talent management, and executive search. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, venture-backed startups, and large private companies. Robert has a proven track record of successfully recruiting managers, executives and professionals of the highest caliber.Robert's Career in Executive Search
Prior to joining BCG, Robert served as Global Head of Executive Search for a consulting firm. He brings extensive knowledge from his experience in executive search and talent management to BCG. As a Senior Recruiter with BCG in Texas, Robert has successfully placed many talented professionals with clients in the technology, finance, and healthcare industries.Robert's Commitment to Quality Recruiting
Robert is committed to providing the highest quality recruiting services possible. He understands the importance of finding the perfect fit for each client's unique needs. He works to ensure that each candidate is thoroughly vetted and that they possess the skills and experience required to be successful at their new job. He prides himself on his commitment to individualized attention and his desire to provide the best possible outcome for every client.Robert's Professional Associations
Robert is affiliated with numerous professional associations and networks. He is a member of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Executive Search Consultants, the National Association of Professional Recruiters, The Texas Recruiting Association, and the Texas Society for Human Resource Management. He is also active in the Dallas startup and venture capital community, attending events and networking with entrepreneurs.While earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, Robert spent a year studying in Munich, completing courses that enhanced his majors in International Relations and German. "I knew that I was going to be attending law school, and because the legal profession has an increasingly international dimension, I felt that it was important that I have that kind of experience," he says. Robert later spent time working at a German law firm and has a special interest in helping others who might have an interest in working in Germany. Before college, Robert attended Phillips Academy at Andover, Massachusetts.
Along with top educational credentials, Robert has worked for some of the country's most respected law firms. As an associate in the Business and Technology practice group at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison in Austin, Robert represented several major technology corporations in numerous debt and equity financings, as well as mergers and acquisitions and executive compensation matters. At Bracewell & Patterson in Houston, Robert was an associate in the Corporate and Securities practice group. Robert has especially fond memories of Bracewell: "It was just an amazing firm, maybe the best in all of Texas."
In keeping with his interest in international issues, Robert says that he is now working in legal recruiting because it is a booming field both at home and abroad. "Recruiting has taken off, especially in the United States, but also in Europe and Asia," he says, "and I'm looking forward to working with all of the great firms in this part of the country, and some of the better firms internationally also. It is especially great to embark on this career with a visionary firm like BCG."
About Harrison Barnes
No legal recruiter in the United States has placed more attorneys at top law firms across every practice area than Harrison Barnes. His unmatched expertise, industry connections, and proven placement strategies have made him the most influential legal career advisor for attorneys seeking success in Big Law, elite boutiques, mid-sized firms, small firms, firms in the largest and smallest markets, and in over 350 separate practice areas.
A Reach Unlike Any Other Legal Recruiter
Most legal recruiters focus only on placing attorneys in large markets or specific practice areas, but Harrison places attorneys at all levels, in all practice areas, and in all locations-from the most prestigious firms in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., to small and mid-sized firms in rural markets. Every week, he successfully places attorneys not only in high-demand practice areas like corporate and litigation but also in niche and less commonly recruited areas such as:
- Immigration Law
- Workers Compensation
- Insurance
- Family Law
- Trust and Estate
- Municipal law
- And many more...
This breadth of placements is unheard of in the legal recruiting industry and is a testament to his extraordinary ability to connect attorneys with the right firms, regardless of market size or practice area.
Proven Success at All Levels
With over 25 years of experience, Harrison has successfully placed attorneys at over 1,000 law firms, including:
- Top Am Law 100 firms such including Sullivan and Cromwell, and almost every AmLaw 100 and AmLaw 200 law firm.
- Elite boutique firms with specialized practices
- Mid-sized firms looking to expand their practice areas
- Growing firms in small and rural markets
He has also placed hundreds of law firm partners and has worked on firm and practice area mergers, helping law firms strategically grow their teams.
Unmatched Commitment to Attorney Success - The Story of BCG Attorney Search
Harrison Barnes is not just the most effective legal recruiter in the country, he is also the founder of BCG Attorney Search, a recruiting powerhouse that has helped thousands of attorneys transform their careers. His vision for BCG goes beyond just job placement; it is built on a mission to provide attorneys with opportunities they would never have access to otherwise. Unlike traditional recruiting firms, BCG Attorney Search operates as a career partner, not just a placement service. The firm's unparalleled resources, including a team of over 150 employees, enable it to offer customized job searches, direct outreach to firms, and market intelligence that no other legal recruiting service provides. Attorneys working with Harrison and BCG gain access to hidden opportunities, real-time insights on firm hiring trends, and guidance from a team that truly understands the legal market. You can read more about how BCG Attorney Search revolutionizes legal recruiting here: The Story of BCG Attorney Search and What We Do for You.
The Most Trusted Career Advisor for Attorneys
Harrison's legal career insights are the most widely followed in the profession.
- His articles on BCG Search alone are read by over 150,000 attorneys per month, making his guidance the most sought-after in the legal field. Read his latest insights here.
- He has conducted hundreds of hours of career development webinars, available here: Harrison Barnes Webinar Replays.
- His placement success is unmatched-see examples here: Harrison Barnes' Attorney Placements.
- He has created numerous comprehensive career development courses, including BigLaw Breakthrough, designed to help attorneys land positions at elite law firms.
Submit Your Resume to Work with Harrison Barnes
If you are serious about advancing your legal career and want access to the most sought-after law firm opportunities, Harrison Barnes is the most powerful recruiter to have on your side.
Submit your resume today to start working with him: Submit Resume Here
With an unmatched track record of success, a vast team of over 150 dedicated employees, and a reach into every market and practice area, Harrison Barnes is the recruiter who makes career transformations happen and has the talent and resources behind him to make this happen.
A Relentless Commitment to Attorney Success
Unlike most recruiters who work with only a narrow subset of attorneys, Harrison Barnes works with lawyers at all stages of their careers, from junior associates to senior partners, in every practice area imaginable. His placements are not limited to only those with "elite" credentials-he has helped thousands of attorneys, including those who thought it was impossible to move firms, find their next great opportunity.
Harrison's work is backed by a team of over 150 professionals who work around the clock to uncover hidden job opportunities at law firms across the country. His team:
- Finds and creates job openings that aren't publicly listed, giving attorneys access to exclusive opportunities.
- Works closely with candidates to ensure their resumes and applications stand out.
- Provides ongoing guidance and career coaching to help attorneys navigate interviews, negotiations, and transitions successfully.
This level of dedicated support is unmatched in the legal recruiting industry.
A Legal Recruiter Who Changes Lives
Harrison believes that every attorney-no matter their background, law school, or previous experience-has the potential to find success in the right law firm environment. Many attorneys come to him feeling stuck in their careers, underpaid, or unsure of their next steps. Through his unique ability to identify the right opportunities, he helps attorneys transform their careers in ways they never thought possible.
He has worked with:
- Attorneys making below-market salaries who went on to double or triple their earnings at new firms.
- Senior attorneys who believed they were "too experienced" to make a move and found better roles with firms eager for their expertise.
- Attorneys in small or remote markets who assumed they had no options-only to be placed at strong firms they never knew existed.
- Partners looking for a better platform or more autonomy who successfully transitioned to firms where they could grow their practice.
For attorneys who think their options are limited, Harrison Barnes has proven time and time again that opportunities exist-often in places they never expected.
Submit Your Resume Today - Start Your Career Transformation
If you want to explore new career opportunities, Harrison Barnes and BCG Attorney Search are your best resources. Whether you are looking for a BigLaw position, a boutique firm, or a move to a better work environment, Harrison's expertise will help you take control of your future.
Submit Your Resume Here to get started with Harrison Barnes today.
Harrison's reach, experience, and proven results make him the best legal recruiter in the industry. Don't settle for an average recruiter-work with the one who has changed the careers of thousands of attorneys and can do the same for you.
BCG Attorney Search matches attorneys and law firms with unparalleled expertise and drive, while achieving results. Known globally for its success in locating and placing attorneys in law firms of all sizes, BCG Attorney Search has placed thousands of attorneys in law firms in thousands of different law firms around the country. Unlike other legal placement firms, BCG Attorney Search brings massive resources of over 150 employees to its placement efforts locating positions and opportunities its competitors simply cannot. Every legal recruiter at BCG Attorney Search is a former successful attorney who attended a top law school, worked in top law firms and brought massive drive and commitment to their work. BCG Attorney Search legal recruiters take your legal career seriously and understand attorneys. For more information, please visit www.BCGSearch.com.
Harrison Barnes does a weekly free webinar with live Q&A for attorneys and law students each Wednesday at 10:00 am PST. You can attend anonymously and ask questions about your career, this article, or any other legal career-related topics. You can sign up for the weekly webinar here: Register on Zoom
Harrison also does a weekly free webinar with live Q&A for law firms, companies, and others who hire attorneys each Wednesday at 10:00 am PST. You can sign up for the weekly webinar here: Register on Zoom
You can browse a list of past webinars here: Webinar Replays
You can also listen to Harrison Barnes Podcasts here: Attorney Career Advice Podcasts
You can also read Harrison Barnes' articles and books here: Harrison's Perspectives
Harrison Barnes is the legal profession's mentor and may be the only person in your legal career who will tell you why you are not reaching your full potential and what you really need to do to grow as an attorney--regardless of how much it hurts. If you prefer truth to stagnation, growth to comfort, and actionable ideas instead of fluffy concepts, you and Harrison will get along just fine. If, however, you want to stay where you are, talk about your past successes, and feel comfortable, Harrison is not for you.
Truly great mentors are like parents, doctors, therapists, spiritual figures, and others because in order to help you they need to expose you to pain and expose your weaknesses. But suppose you act on the advice and pain created by a mentor. In that case, you will become better: a better attorney, better employees, a better boss, know where you are going, and appreciate where you have been--you will hopefully also become a happier and better person. As you learn from Harrison, he hopes he will become your mentor.
To read more career and life advice articles visit Harrison's personal blog.