About Dawson & Mercer

Small Firm Values, Big Firm Results

Our Story

Dawson & Mercer was founded with a clear mission: to bring a more personal, consultative approach to legal recruitment. After years of experience in the industry, our founders recognized that the legal profession deserved better — a service that truly understands the nuances of each practice area and treats every placement as a partnership.

Today, we are trusted by firms across the country, from large national practices to boutique specialists. Our success rate, significantly above the industry average, is a testament to our rigorous approach and deep understanding of what makes a strong match between attorneys and firms.

We believe that recruitment is about more than filling positions. It's about building careers, strengthening firms, and creating lasting partnerships that benefit everyone involved.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Discretion

We understand the sensitive nature of career moves in the legal profession. Every conversation is handled with complete confidentiality.

Excellence

We only present candidates and opportunities that meet the highest standards. Quality over quantity defines our approach.

Relationships

We build long-term partnerships with both candidates and firms, understanding that successful recruitment goes beyond any single placement.

Expertise

Our team brings deep knowledge of the legal market, enabling us to provide informed guidance on career development and talent strategy.

Our Team

Experienced professionals dedicated to your success

Jon BroderJB

Jon Broder

Director of Recruiting

Jon leads our recruiting operations with a focus on delivering exceptional results for both candidates and firms. His strategic approach and deep knowledge of the legal market ensure every placement is a lasting match.

Brooke KingsburyBK

Brooke Kingsbury

Director of Client Relations

Brooke oversees client relationships and ensures every firm partnership is built on trust, communication, and outstanding results.

Chris MooreCM

Chris Moore

Recruiter

Chris leverages his legal background to help attorneys identify opportunities that align with their practice strengths and career ambitions.

Ed KatzkaEK

Ed Katzka

Recruiter

Ed brings deep market knowledge and a relationship-first approach to every search, ensuring candidates and firms find lasting fits.

Ashley HoldridgeAH

Ashley Holdridge

Recruiter

Ashley specializes in connecting talented attorneys with opportunities that align with their career goals and practice area expertise.

Mitch McHughMM

Mitch McHugh

Recruiter

Mitch brings a personalized approach to legal recruiting, working closely with candidates to understand their strengths and long-term aspirations.

Sarah ChawlaSC

Sarah Chawla

Recruiter

Sarah focuses on building meaningful relationships with both candidates and law firms, ensuring every introduction leads to a strong, productive partnership.

Emily JenningsEJ

Emily Jennings

Recruiter

Emily brings energy and dedication to every search, helping attorneys navigate their next career move with confidence and clarity.

Marissa NeiraMN

Marissa Neira

Recruiter

Marissa is dedicated to guiding attorneys through every step of the placement process, from initial outreach to offer negotiation.

100+
Trusted Firms
500+
Placements
15+
Years Experience
50
States Covered

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