BUILDING
WORLD CLASS
LEGAL TEAMS
BUILDING
WORLD CLASS
LEGAL TEAMS
BUILDING
WORLD CLASS
LEGAL TEAMS
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL RECRUITING
McGuire Fecarotta & Jackson (“MFJ”) is a specialty legal recruiting and consulting firm to the world’s most admired law firms and accomplished attorneys. Our business is focused on guiding clients through the evolving lateral market and creating extraordinary growth opportunities to optimize their success. We’ve developed a revolutionary approach to the lateral recruitment experience and are proud to be at the forefront of building tomorrow’s legal leadership teams.
THE MFJ CONNECTION
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THE MFJ PHILOSOPHY
THE MFJ PHILOSOPHY
RELATIONSHIPS
At McGuire Fecarotta & Jackson, you will find a team of individuals solely dedicated to understanding elite law firms and the type of partners and associates who will succeed within each firm. This narrow focus allows us to offer the depth and breadth of expertise required to navigate the ever-changing legal landscape and cultivate lasting personal relationships with lawyers and law firms across the globe.
RELEVANCE
The MFJ team knows a thing or two about the legal world because we have seen it from both sides. Not only are we trusted advisors equipped with the expertise of placing associates and partners into leading law firms, but our business was also built by a group of successful attorneys. We are familiar with the path you are taking and our team has the tools and relationships you need to reach your goals.
REPUTATION
You have worked hard to get where you are and you deserve a team that will work even harder to help you achieve your success. At MFJ, we believe in building trusting relationships that lead to lifelong partnerships. We pride ourselves on our reputation as trusted advisors and confidants to today’s leading lawyers and law firms.
FEATURED LEADERSHIP
ANGELA MCGUIRE
Founding Partner | Global Managing Director
Angela draws on her background as a lawyer and experience as an entrepreneur and business leader when creating solutions for her clients. She believes in honest, transparent, and timely communication, as well as a customized approach tailored to each individual client’s definition of success.
Angela McGuire serves as Global Managing Director at McGuire Fecarotta & Jackson. She specializes on the placement of elite groups of associates and partners within Am Law 200 firms and top boutiques throughout the US and abroad. She brings over fifteen years of experience to law firm leaders and attorneys in areas such as individual and group acquisitions, law firm mergers, office openings, competitive intelligence and strategic market positioning.
As Global Managing Director, Angela is responsible for maximizing MFJ’s strategic vision and overall growth. She leads the firm’s efforts in preserving its unique client-centric and employee-focused culture, and capitalizing on business opportunities within multiple verticals. Angela also focuses on initiatives to enhance and expand diversity and inclusion at MFJ and in the legal community.
Outside of the office, Angela enjoys cooking, volunteering and spending time with her friends and family. One of her greatest pleasures is traveling, whether for work or pleasure. She has visited over 36 countries and is always looking for her next adventure. Angela and her husband live in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago.
D: 773.957.4893 | E: amcguire@mfjinternational.com
LINDSAY BRETT
Partner & Talent Acquisition Director
Lindsay is a recruiting veteran and considers herself fortunate to have a career she truly loves. She has spent over 20 years advising executives and attorneys on their careers, and she has placed partners and associates within every legal discipline in the most prestigious law firms in the world.
Much of Lindsay’s practice is referral based, which is a direct result of her consultative and transparent approach. She has a passion for thoughtfully listening and advocating on behalf of the attorneys she assists, with the goal of finding their perfect firm home.
People who have worked with Lindsay often comment on her responsiveness, attention to detail and down-to-earth nature. Outside of work, Lindsay brings the same level of dedication to her family, athletics, travel and personal growth.
C: 913-710-3574 | E: labrett@mfjinternational.com
Emily Lovejoy
Attorney Placement Manager
Emily Lovejoy is the Attorney Placement Manager at McGuire Fecarotta & Jackson, where she works closely with associates and partners on advancing their careers. She draws from her experience leading the recruitment efforts at an elite law firm to offer valuable insights about the market and how law firms operate. She takes pride in building trusted relationships and has been revered for her understanding and strategic approach. She is transparent and always provides honest feedback about market trends. Emily has deep connections with top-tier national and international firms, as well as mid-tier and regional boutiques.
Outside of the office, Emily is passionate about travel and she loves experiencing different cultures, food and languages. She also loves being in nature and taking on a good hike in the mountains or a swim in the sea.
C: 773.417.1022 | E: emily@mfjinternational.com
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
I can’t say enough about the MFJ team. Making the decision to leave a job for another is a huge decision and is never easy, but this team was a great guide in helping me through the decision-making process. They found firms that fit my personality and were an excellent sounding board while I was going through interviews. I ended up getting a great job and I have MFJ to thank for that.
MFJ has an outstanding team that works with a wide network of firms of various sizes and specialties. My goal was to make the transition from Washington, D.C. to Dallas or another legal market closer to home and they helped me find the perfect position in Dallas. Overall, they provided me with seven options for positions across the nation that were closely tailored to my experience. MFJ understood the role and geographic area I was looking for, recognized my key strengths, and advocated for me to obtain the right position. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend MFJ for anyone looking for a change or passively interested in exploring new possibilities.
MFJ is always our first choice. I have to say, without a doubt, that MFJ is more committed to understanding our hiring priorities and how they relate to our business than any other search firm. This makes them exceptional at promoting our story and sending us nothing but the best candidates.