Meet the FounderFormer Big Law lawyer.
Former law firm partner.
Three-time General Counsel.
Ascent Counsel combines legal experience with executive search expertise to help clients make career and hiring decisions with confidence.
Matt Miller
Matt Miller has seen the legal industry from many angles.
He trained in Big Law. Built a practice. Became a law firm partner. Tried cases. Managed legal teams. Hired outside counsel. Served as General Counsel three times.
That range matters.
Law firm moves are rarely just about compensation or title. They affect your clients, families, teams, reputations, and the direction of a career.
Matt understands those tradeoffs because he has lived them.
He knows how firms evaluate laterals. He knows how clients respond to change. He knows why some moves that look great on paper fall apart in practice, and why some moves might limit your options while others will expand them.
He also knows that sometimes the right advice is to stay put.
A Track Record Across Practice Areas
Matt has successfully placed partners and associates in top Am Law 100 and Am Law 200 firms and elite boutiques.
He has worked with attorneys across a wide range of practices, including:
Matt is also a father, soccer coach, Chicago sports fan, traveler, entrepreneur, and serious believer in
good food and better coffee.
When you work with Matt, at least some of your conversations will center around travel, food, and
Chicago sports teamsand whatever matters to you and the life you are trying to build.
A Full Career. A Full Life.Let's TalkYou don't have to be ready. Just informed.
If you're questioning whether your current firm still fits, or simply curious what the market may hold, let's have a conversation.