ABOUT MCGUIRE FECAROTTA & JACKSON
McGuire Fecarotta & Jackson (“MFJ”) was founded by a team of attorneys and legal industry executives who believed law firm lawyers and leaders deserve a better lateral recruiting experience.
With that guiding principle at our core, we built a firm designed to optimize your success. MFJ combines the resources, reach, and network strength of the largest recruiting firms with the personalized service and tenacity of the most trusted boutiques. We’ve grown thoughtfully, bringing on a team of skilled advisors and fierce advocates who share our dedication to delivering exceptional results.
Today, MFJ is proud to help shape the lateral market for elite law firms and attorneys. We are honored by the recognition we’ve received and remain committed to our values as we help build the legal leadership teams of tomorrow.
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.
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.
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FEATURED LEADERSHIP
ANGELA MCGUIRE
Co-Founder & Global Managing Director
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.
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.
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 33 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
Deputy Director | Partner, Counsel and Associate Placement
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
We have been very successful with placements through McGuire Fecarotta & Jackson. My PG leaders and I are continually impressed with the quality of candidates they bring us who display the core competencies we find critical to our growth, especially with some of our most difficult searches. We are profoundly selective and give them our highest recommendation.
I had a great experience working with MFJ and have already recommended this firm to colleagues. The recruiting team assisted me in finding great positions and was very helpful during the decision-making process as I had multiple job offers that fit my criteria. The team provided sound guidance and advice and I strongly recommend anyone considering a lateral move to contact them.
As our Firm’s Hiring Partner, it’s refreshing to work with a recruiting team so connected and knowledgeable about multiple markets. Their tailor-made recruiting strategy is executed quickly and efficiently. I can’t stress the difficulty or importance in finding a trusted recruiter who produces the desired candidate along with a first-class level of professionalism, collaboration, and enthusiasm to the table. I am lucky enough to have found all of these qualities with the MFJ team.