Ascent Counsel

Strategic law firm placements for attorneys

Drawing on a legal career that spans Big Law, litigation boutiques, partnership in a regional firm, and service as a General Counsel, Matt brings a unique perspective to attorney recruiting. He helps lawyers build meaningful careers by understanding their practice, aspirations, and values, and connecting them with opportunities designed for long-term success.

Recent Successes

⚡ First interview to accepted (and improved) offer — all in one week

🗓️ Multiple interviews secured within days of starting the process

♟️ Created leverage: multiple offers, better choices

🚪 Opened doors at firms not actively hiring

💰 Negotiated sign-on bonuses

✅ Secured guaranteed year-end bonuses

📦 Obtained relocation stipends

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Personalized Guidance
Expertise

Unlock your potential with expert, tailored support.

When you work with Matt, you're not just another resume—you’re a professional with a story, goals, and real value. With decades of experience across the legal industry, Matt brings sharp insight and a personalized approach to help you navigate the market, stand out to top firms, and make the next move with clarity and confidence.

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Industry Connections
Network

Tap into the power of real connections. 

With experience in Big Law, boutiques, midsize firms, and in-house leadership, Matt knows the legal world from every angle. While some recruiters only know what they read in the rankings, Matt’s knowledge is deeper, more intimate, and built on real experience. He’ll help you find the right opportunity—even the one you didn’t see coming.

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Tailored Strategies
Strategy

Crafting strategies for your unique journey

Your career deserves more than a one-size-fits-all plan. Matt takes the time to understand your story—where you’ve been, where you want to go, and what really matters to you. He then crafts a strategy tailored to your goals and grounded in the realities of the legal market. With every step, you’ll know Matt has your best interests in mind—because this isn’t just about placement, it’s about partnership.

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Ongoing Support
Support

Your partner throughout the process

Matt does more than make introductions. He works closely with attorneys throughout the search process, to understand your goals and motivations. He will help with interview preparation, market insight, strategic counsel, and honest feedback at every stage. Drawing on decades of experience in private practice and in-house leadership, he serves as a trusted advisor and advocate dedicated to helping attorneys make successful long-term career moves.

Meet Matt

Your guide through the legal hiring landscape

There are many legal recruiters.
Why work with Matt?

Matt brings more than 30 years of legal experience spanning Big Law, litigation boutiques, law firm partnership, and in-house leadership. Having built a career across multiple corners of the profession, he understands the opportunities, challenges, and tradeoffs attorneys face at every stage.

Drawing on those experiences, Matt helps lawyers navigate career decisions with confidence, providing practical guidance, honest advice, and connections to opportunities that align with their goals, values, and long-term aspirations. Unlike recruiters who have never practiced law, Matt has lived many of the career paths his candidates are considering, allowing him to serve as a trusted advisor.

Make your next career move with Ascent Counsel