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Robin Wexler

Senior Principal

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Robin Wexler brings nearly two decades of distinguished experience in the legal recruiting field, where she has established herself as a trusted advisor to law firm leaders, partners, and practice groups across the country. Over the course of her career, she has honed a deep expertise in partner-level and group recruiting on a national scale, working closely with some of the most prominent global and national AmLaw 100 firms. Robin’s ability to understand the nuanced strategic, cultural, and financial considerations that drive partner and group-level transitions has positioned her as a go to resource for firms seeking to grow with precision and for partners looking to make thoughtful, high-impact career moves.

Her track record includes numerous high-profile placements involving complex lateral movements, multi-partner groups, and practices requiring specialized expertise. Robin is widely recognized for her discretion, her sophisticated market insights, and her ability to navigate the delicate dynamics inherent in senior-level recruiting. She has cultivated longstanding relationships with managing partners, executive committee members, and practice leaders, enabling her to anticipate market trends and deliver tailored, strategic guidance to clients.

Before beginning her highly successful legal recruiting career, Robin spent 20 years as a practicing attorney, giving her unparalleled credibility and insight into the demands of law firm practice. She previously clerked for the U.S. Tax Court, gaining early exposure to rigorous legal analysis at the federal level. She later practiced at several prestigious law firms, where she advised clients on complex legal matters and deepened her understanding of law firm operations, partnership structures, and the professional pressures attorneys face. Robin also served as in-house senior counsel for a leading financial services company, providing her with a practical business perspective that enriches her counsel to both firms and candidates.

This combination of legal, business, and recruiting experience allows Robin to offer uniquely informed guidance rooted in first-hand knowledge of the profession. Her approach is strategic, relationship-driven, and grounded in a genuine commitment to helping law firms and partners achieve long-term success.

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Carol King

As the Hiring Partner in a growing firm with a modern compensation model, I love working with the recruiters at Lateral Link. Lateral Link is one of the premier legal recruiting firms in the country for good reason – its recruiters have a keen understanding of the legal market, thoroughly vet prospective candidates and only submit those who could be a great fit for our firm. In addition, they are, to a person, friendly, responsible, professional and responsive.
Ed Wisneski
― Hiring Partner at Rimon Law
The team at Lateral Link is exceptionally smart and talented. They have a deep understanding of the needs of all parties involved and are laser-focused on ensuring a transparent and thorough process. We collaborated with Lateral Link on the recruitment of a sizeable group from multiple firms. They streamlined a complex process with remarkable efficiency and professionalism, making it a pleasure to work with them every step of the way.
Michele Ward
― Director of Recruiting, BakerHostetler
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