Lynne Simoneau Coonan
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Areas of Focus

Areas of Focus


Lateral Associate MARKET

Whether it is your first law firm move or a subsequent one, Lynne can assist and educate you as what to expect in the lateral law firm market. With the ever changing law firm landscape, it helps to understand the full scope of the market and your options. Best to be prepared for what can be an exciting but challenging transition.


JOB Search Strategy

Every job searcher can benefit from partnering with an expert who has an in-depth understanding of how to infiltrate the market to find a suitable position. With an individualized approach you can get the competitive advantage. For example, not sure of how to look your best on paper and too busy to figure it out? Ask Lynne for a quote to rework any of your job search documents to maximize effectiveness and appeal. Ideally, start with a resume — often a job seeker’s first introduction. LEARN MORE


PARTNER MARKET

The partner market has its own challenges for candidates and employers. For partner candidates, it requires a thorough understanding of what to expect in a partner-level or counsel position search, as the individual’s marketability can drive the process.
 


DIVERSITY HIRING

Lynne has worked successfully with multiple diversity candidates on their objective to join or transition to a large law firm in the Washington, D.C., New York, Philadelphia, and Bay Area markets. Particular profiles include candidates of color, including women of color. Practice areas include: employment; finance; corporate; litigation; energy; and IP, including patent.


TARGETED RECRUITMENT

Have an interest in attracting a particular attorney, especially at the partner level or a group? Outsource the outreach: Lynne has a track record of being highly effective at bringing specific attorneys to the table who have been identified by law firm clients as of interest to them.


GEORGRAPHIC ANAlysis

Different markets present different opportunities and challenges. Whether you are seeking to move from one part of the country to another as a job seeker, or whether as an employer you are investigating the candidate pool in a new market, Lynne can help you get a sense of the target market.


Working on both coasts, Lynne can be found making her way around the law firms in Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, and Northern California.