Senior Advisor, Lateral Partner & Associate Recruitment
Ann collaborates with JW Michaels as a Senior Advisor, specializing in placing associates, counsels, and partners across major U.S. markets. With over 15 years of experience in recruiting within the U.S. Big Law sector, she offers advisory support drawing from her extensive market knowledge and network.
Her independent consulting work focuses on candidate strategy, market navigation, and long-term career planning. Ann is committed to building strong relationships and providing guidance that aligns with each professional’s goals.
Leveraging her national network and sector expertise, Ann assists candidates and clients in navigating the complexities of the lateral market and making informed recruitment decisions. A widely recognized voice in U.S. legal recruitment, she has been quoted in Law.com and has authored thought-leadership articles for Law.com, The Law Society Gazette, and Attorney at Law Magazine. Ann is known for her sharp insights into Big Law hiring patterns, lateral partner recruitment, and the shifting dynamics shaping today’s associate market. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Berkeley College.