This candidate allowed me to apply him to a healthy number of boutique and mid-sized firms throughout CA, both for general commercial litigation and antitrust ligation, as he did five years of antitrust litigation at his first Am Law 100 firm. Interestingly enough, none of the SF or Silicon Valley firms to which we applied him expressed interest, but four boutique firms in Southern California did - two plaintiff-side antitrust boutique firms in San Diego, and two plaintiff-side litigation boutiques in the OC. He spoke with all four of these firms on the phone to start, although it was clear that the two antitrust boutiques didn't have an active / current opening at the time (we had applied him to these firms opportunistically). One of the firms told me that they'd keep his information on file for the future, and the other ended up screening him and wanting to meet with him in-person, but then eventually telling him that they simply wanted to stay in touch to see if they could bring him on in a couple of months.
In terms of the p-side litigation boutiques, one conducted a phone screen with him, but didn't seem particularly interested. The other, however, after deciding to interview him (they were at first hesitant, saying that this background / experience didn't seem to be a good fit, perhaps due to his antitrust focus at his first firm), was very interested in and excited about him throughout the process. The firm is run by two female partners, and one of them met with him in SF and took him out for drinks and tapas as an introductory screen (which I found very nice and generous). The partner and my candidate clicked very well, so the firm decided to have him come down to the OC and meet with everyone in the office. He ended up driving down from SF to the OC, and met with both this firm and one of the antitrust boutiques in SD (although it was clear that this latter firm didn't have the need to bring him on immediately or even within the next month or two). He loved everyone at the p-side litigation boutique, and everyone loved him. The firm ended up quickly extending him an offer for $250K base with generous biyearly bonuses, a solid offer coming from a boutique firm (these sorts of firms usually pay far below Big Law market, even in the case of stronger and more prestigious boutiques). He happily accepted. Unfortunately, he accepted at the end of March, just when coronavirus was starting to get bad and the lock downs were first put into place. So, it is now May 1st, and we are still waiting for both him and the firm to agree on a start date, as neither he nor the firm wants him to start remotely and he and his family will need to relocate from SF to the OC. Hopefully he will start with the firm in June or so!
About Harrison Barnes
Harrison Barnes is a prominent figure in the legal placement industry, known for his expertise in attorney placements and his extensive knowledge of the legal profession.
With over 25 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading voice in the field and has helped thousands of lawyers and law students find their ideal career paths.
Barnes is a former federal law clerk and associate at Quinn Emanuel and a graduate of the University of Chicago College and the University of Virginia Law School. He was a Rhodes Scholar Finalist at the University of Chicago and a member of the University of Virginia Law Review. Early in his legal career, he enrolled in Stanford Business School but dropped out because he missed legal recruiting too much.
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Finally, Barnes is a strong advocate for community service and giving back. He volunteers for the University of Chicago, where he is the former area chair of Los Angeles for the University of Chicago Admissions Office. He also serves as the President of the Young Presidents Organization's Century City Los Angeles Chapter, where he works to support and connect young business leaders.
In conclusion, Harrison Barnes is a visionary legal industry leader committed to helping lawyers achieve their full potential. Through his work at BCG Attorney Search, writing, and community involvement, he empowers lawyers to take control of their careers, develop their skills continuously, and lead fulfilling and successful lives. His philosophy of being proactive, persistent, and disciplined, combined with his focus on personal and professional development, makes him a valuable resource for anyone looking to succeed in the legal profession.
About BCG Attorney Search
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.
