Summer Eberhard is a Principal who specializes in attorney placements in the California and Seattle legal markets. She has been a recruiter for over a decade and is passionate about helping associates achieve their career goals.

Summer earned her Juris Doctor from Pepperdine Law School and practiced as a litigator at a boutique firm. Her legal background enabled her to transition seamlessly into the legal recruiting industry. As a former litigator and first-generation lawyer, she understands firsthand what it’s like to navigate the legal industry without a roadmap. This experience fuels her passion to be the guide she wishes she’d had when she started her career as an attorney.

Her philosophy centers on being her candidates’ advocate first and a recruiter second. She listens to her candidates’ goals, concerns, and timelines with no pressure or agenda, just honest conversations about their professional journey. Through her decade-plus of experience, Summer has learned that recruiting is not simply about moving attorneys from one firm to another, but about helping attorneys make strategic decisions that better both their professional and personal lives by truly listening to what they want and finding the ideal fit.

As a West Coast native with deep roots in California and the Pacific Northwest, Summer has spent over a decade building meaningful relationships across these markets that associates can leverage. Her intimate knowledge of the regional legal landscape, combined with her extensive network, allows her to provide unparalleled insights into firm cultures, practice groups, and career opportunities.

Summer’s passion for her work has positioned her as a respected thought leader within the industry. Her insights and expertise have been prominently featured in reputable publications such as American Lawyer, Above the Law, Law360, Thrive, and Bloomberg Law. Additionally, she has shared her perspectives as a guest on the Jabot and Non-Compliant Podcasts. 

Her candidate-first approach combines the strategic thinking of a former litigator with the authentic care of someone who genuinely understands the challenges facing today’s legal professionals. As a result, hundreds of Biglaw attorneys have chosen Summer to serve as their dedicated representative, trusting her to guide their most important career decisions.