TESTIMONIALS

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Attorney Candidates Placed by Bryson Malcolm

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In their words

6 things that come up over and over

A few key factors of my process tend to show up across several attorney testimonials. Please see summarized below, and full readouts of each interview at the bottom of this page.

The research

This one comes up more than anything else. Written briefings on everyone you're about to meet, attrition numbers broken out by practice group, and calls with lawyers inside the firm who'll tell you what it's really like there.

“He will provide attrition lists from each firm and practice group, speak with people off the record to get you a more well rounded picture of what each destination is truly like.”Allison Houston, Bracewell
“Ahead of each interview, he sent me dossiers with a combination of facts and personal insights. His extensive research and network gave me trust in his observations.”Jennifer Chan, Orrick

Straight answers

People mention being told when something wasn't a good fit, and getting a real opinion without any pressure attached to it. No false optimism, and nobody hiding the ball.

“He doesn't waste time on noise or false optimism. He was direct, strategic, and honest with me throughout the process.”Martin McSherry, Orrick
“It's tough to be opinionated without being pushy, but Bryson struck that balance perfectly.”Jennifer Chan, Orrick

Listening first

A lot of these compare it to getting handed a list of whatever happens to be open. What people describe instead is being understood first and matched second.

“Rather than merely providing a laundry list of open positions, Bryson highlights the opportunities that best fit his clients based on his extensive research.”Melanie Chan, Orrick
“Bryson demonstrated a genuine interest in my career goals and took the time to truly understand my background and what I was looking for.”Micheline Deeik, Baker Botts

The negotiation

Several people bring up the offer stage on its own. Compensation, bonus terms coming out of a clerkship, and in one case terms that came in better than the candidate thought was possible.

“His relentless advocacy helped me secure an offer on terms that were above and beyond what I believed to be market.”Paul Bryant, Covington & Burling
“I followed his advice and got exactly what I wanted from the negotiations.”Isha Agarwal, Cooley

Getting back to you

People notice the responsiveness, and they usually mention it right alongside their own billable schedule. Interviews get worked around your calendar instead of piled on top of it.

“He was by far the most responsive and helpful.”Muhammad Zayd Mustafa, Holwell Shuster
“He never hid the ball and was really helpful at getting interviews scheduled around my packed big law calendar.”Jonathan Trebble-Greening, Fried Frank

Being in your corner

Trust shows up a lot here, especially from people making a hard pivot or who wanted someone who understood where they were coming from.

“His intuition and candor put me at ease and enabled me to place full trust in him for a critical pivot in my career.”Melanie Chan, Orrick
“As a diverse attorney candidate, I cannot express how helpful it was to have someone who could relate to me, listen and understand my professional goals.”Paul Bryant, Covington & Burling

Read all reviews in full below

Exactly as each attorney wrote them. Nothing edited or shortened.

Jennifer Chan

Jennifer Chan

Corporate Associate

Orrick | SF

Former McDermott Will & Schulte Tax | NYC

I tend to overthink things, but I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Bryson again. In addition to retooling from tax to corporate work, I was looking to switch geographies from NY to CA. Bryson helped me turn these potential complications into a compelling narrative that secured me multiple options even in a challenging market. Ahead of each interview, he sent me dossiers with a combination of facts and personal insights far superior to what Claude could produce. His extensive research and network gave me trust in his observations. It’s tough to be opinionated without being pushy, but Bryson struck that balance perfectly. He’s also an excellent negotiator and helped me navigate compensation conversations with more ease than I could’ve imagined. If you’re looking for a skilled, authentic, and knowledgeable advocate, look no further.

Allison Houston

Allison Houston

Finance Associate

Bracewell | NYC

Former Milbank | Columbia Law

Bryson is intensely dedicated and exceptional in his pursuit of supporting you throughout every step of the lateral interview process. He will make sure you are equipped above and beyond with how relentlessly he researches every firm, interviewer and practice group.

He will provide attrition lists from each firm and practice group, speak with people off the record to get you a more well rounded picture of what each destination is truly like. Bryson is a force, consistently focused on delivering for his clients and deeply focused on helping you find the right fit for you.

Dominique Jones

Dominique Jones

Litigation Associate

Paul Hastings | NYC

Former Debevoise & Plimpton | Columbia Law

Working with Bryson was a seamless process. After our first meeting, he sent me a personalized spreadsheet of open positions that matched my interests, and sent regular updates for new openings.

As we prepped for interviews, Bryson went above and beyond to provide me with information for each person I would be meeting with. Bryson handled all of the communications with firms for me, and was quick at scheduling interviews. I believe this helped me receive multiple offers in a short time frame.

Martin McSherry

Martin McSherry

Litigation, Managing Associate

Orrick LLP | New York

Former Paul, Weiss | Columbia Law

Working with Bryson was the most productive recruiting experience I've had in the legal market. He understands the landscape better than anyone I've worked with, and he doesn't waste time on noise or false optimism. He was direct, strategic, and honest with me throughout the process.

I ended up landing at a firm I'm genuinely excited about, much faster than I anticipated. There's no question Bryson's guidance made that possible. I'd recommend him to any associate who wants a recruiter who actually draws up and executes a plan tailored to you, tells the truth, and knows how to close.

Lila Nojima

Lila Nojima

Environmental Lit. Associate

Beveridge & Diamond | NY

Former Cravath, Swaine & Moore | Columbia Law

I highly recommend Bryson if you're looking for a recruiter. Not only is Bryson really knowledgeable about firms and the market, but I also always felt like he was laser focused on my search and helping me find a great fit.

He provided extremely detailed and helpful information throughout the process, from information about practice areas and firms, to diversity metrics, to interview prep. He was also invaluable when weighing options, including identifying former associates for me to speak to.

Jonathan Trebble-Greening

Jonathan Trebble-Greening

Funds Associate

Fried Frank | DC

Former Latham & Watkins | Columbia Law

Bryson is what everyone wants in a recruiter. From his first message to his interview preparation to his handling of offers, Bryson provided detailed information about every law firm and how each offer compared to what was going on in the market. He never hid the ball and was really helpful at getting interviews scheduled around my packed big law calendar.

He is particularly well-versed in minority representation at firms which is an added bonus if that impacts you. I'd use his services again - he's really top-notch!

Demetrius McCloud

Demetrius McCloud

Corporate M&A Associate

Winston Taylor | Chicago

Former Kirkland & Ellis | Howard Law

I want to express my gratitude to Mosaic Search Partners for their services and the invaluable assistance in guiding me through the job search process. I had an outstanding experience working with Bryson. His expertise and personalized advice were instrumental in navigating opportunities aligned with my skills and career goals.

His professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to finding the right fit made things seamless. Highly recommend his services and choosing Mosaic!

Melanie Chan

Melanie Chan

Litigation, Managing Associate

Orrick LLP | New York

Former Jones Day | Columbia Law

Bryson goes above and beyond to discern and address the needs of each client. His intuition and candor put me at ease and enabled me to place full trust in him for a critical pivot in my career.

Rather than merely providing a laundry list of open positions, Bryson highlights the opportunities that best fit his clients based on his extensive research, including firm statistics, associate consensus, and firm developments.

I came into my interviews feeling confident due to Bryson's deep dive on each interviewer, and he was immediately responsive to my questions and concerns at each step. Bryson deeply cares about each candidate, and it shows in his no-stone-unturned, no-BS approach.

Micheline Deeik

Micheline Deeik

Restructuring/Bankruptcy Associate

Baker Botts | TX

Former Milbank | Vanderbilt Law

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Bryson, and I can confidently say he is one of the best recruiters I've ever encountered. From our very first conversation, Bryson demonstrated a genuine interest in my career goals and took the time to truly understand my background and what I was looking for in my next role.

He was not only incredibly responsive and organized but also transparent and honest throughout the entire process, qualities that are rare and so appreciated.

Muhammad Zayd Mustafa

Muhammad Zayd Mustafa

Litigation Associate

Holwell Schuster | NYC

Former Kirkland & Ellis | Boston University Law

Bryson was one of several recruiters I worked with when I was looking to switch law firms and he was by far the most responsive and helpful. He has solid connections that allow him to give valuable insight throughout the process and he works hard to make your career decisions as informed as possible. Highly recommend!

Kaushik Goswami

Kaushik Goswami

Employment & Benefits Associate

Mayer Brown | DC

Former IRS | Columbia Law

Bryson is great to work with. He was proactive and attentive throughout the whole process from finding opportunities that matched my background and goals, coaching me through the interview process, and negotiating a successful offer. He looked out for my best interests every step of the way. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

Sandy (Chenyu) Hao

Sandy (Chenyu) Hao

Funds Associate

Winston Taylor | NYC

Former Simpson Thacher Bartlett | Columbia Law

It's been an absolute pleasure working with Bryson. We went to law school together so I already knew he is a person of integrity and kindness. He has been very thoughtful, accommodating, responsive and supportive throughout the process. I cannot recommend working with him more!

Leenor Gold

Leenor Gold

Real Estate Associate

McDermott Will & Schulte | Chicago

Former Fried Frank | UChicago Law

Bryson goes above and beyond for his clients. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented recruiter who truly has your best interest at heart and is super knowledgeable of the industry. He made the whole process as seamless and enjoyable as possible!

Paul Bryant

Paul Bryant

Corporate Associate

Covington & Burling | DC

Former Cravath, Swaine & Moore | Columbia Law

From our initial conversation to our final offer negotiation, Bryson displayed an incredible amount of understanding, guidance and judgment that made my entire lateral process seamless.

As a diverse attorney candidate, I cannot express how helpful it was to have someone who could relate to me, listen and understand my professional goals, and help guide me to a place where I believe I can successfully continue my legal career. Bryson's deep understanding of market conditions and his relentless advocacy helped me secure an offer on terms that were above and beyond what I believed to be "market".

Isha Agarwal

Isha Agarwal

Patent Litigation Associate

Cooley | DC

Former Federal Clerk | Columbia Law

Bryson provided great advice and helped me navigate bonus negotiations as I was coming out of my clerkship. I followed his advice and got exactly what I wanted from the negotiations.

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