Gloria Sandrino is Managing Principal and Co-Chair of the Partner Practice at Lateral Link, where she leads high-level recruiting initiatives for law firm partners and practice groups across the United States and London. A graduate of Harvard Law School and former Corporate M&A attorney, Gloria brings nearly two decades of experience advising law firms and senior lawyers on strategic growth and career transitions.
Gloria works closely with law firm leadership to identify and recruit leading partners and practice groups whose capabilities align with a firm’s long-term strategic priorities. Her work focuses on confidential lateral partner and group placements, helping firms strengthen core practices, expand client ecosystems, and build platforms capable of competing at the highest levels of the legal market. She has developed a reputation for guiding complex partner transitions with discretion, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of the evolving dynamics of the Am Law and global legal markets.
Before joining Lateral Link, Gloria practiced corporate law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. Her legal background provides her with a practical understanding of law firm economics, client relationships, and the strategic considerations that drive partner mobility. She brings this perspective to her work advising both firms and partners, helping each side evaluate opportunities through a thoughtful and informed lens.
Known for her relationship-driven approach, Gloria maintains a broad network of law firm leaders, partners, and rising talent across multiple practice areas and geographies. She works closely with firm management teams to develop recruiting strategies that support sustainable growth and advises partners as they consider career-defining opportunities.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Gloria brings a cross-border perspective and cultural fluency to her work. She is also deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession and regularly partners with firms to build more dynamic, representative leadership teams.
