SELECT Testimonials

“My practice at my previous firm had stagnated somewhat because of the size of the platform and the practice mix of the firm. I worked with The Manning Group to assess a number of different firm options that might be a better fit. Chris was patient as I worked through the many options I considered. I ended up making a move to a firm that has increased my originations from $1.5M per year to approximately $5M per year. I could not be happier with The Manning Group’s work.”

“Chris and his team assisted me in moving into a significant leadership role at a top AmLaw 100 firm. Chris’ anticipation of my needs and seamless shepherding of the recruitment process were very professional and effective.”

“I moved my large tax practice to a more global platform and increased my compensation by more than $500,000 annually. Chris and his team worked extremely hard to shepherd every aspect of the process in an efficient manner. I highly recommend The Manning Group.”

“My new law partner and I were at separate Amsterdam law firms and both happened to be considering a move to a global law firm at the same time. The Manning Group had engaged us separately and then facilitated a wonderful move for both of us to join the same global firm together. We now co-lead the firm’s White Collar & Investigations practice in Amsterdam. We could not be happier with our work with The Manning Group.”

“The Manning Group presented me with an opportunity to be the lead Healthcare partner for the entire Texas market at a very top AmLaw100 firm. I had to weigh leaving the firm where I’d practiced my entire career against going to TMG’s client or another major firm. TMG helped me negotiate/strategize on all sides and provided an exceptional result.”

“The Manning Group contacted me about their global law firm client’s targeted search for a Bank Regulatory specialist to Chair the firm’s Bank Regulatory practice. Chris and his team were highly professional and helpful in facilitating my move which included substantially higher compensation and a leadership position. I would absolutely recommend The Manning Group.”

“I found myself in a position where my firm had seen the exodus of a number of partners in their Energy group. I contacted The Manning Group to discuss options to land my Energy Enforcement and Regulatory practice. Chris and I discussed a number of options and he helped me select a few for confidential outreach. Chris and his team patiently worked through all of the interview processes with me and I landed at a preeminent Energy practice within a top global firm. I highly recommend The Manning Group as thoughtful, caring (very unique!) and highly effective recruitment counselors.”

“My Insurance Regulatory practice is very niche and I had been at my previous firm for almost 20 years. I wasn’t looking to ever move but The Manning Group contacted me about a very specific need of one of their top AmLaw 100 clients. The opportunity allowed me to expand my practice reach significantly and I could not be happier. Highly recommend!”

“The Manning Group contacted me about a targeted search for a leading Financing Transactions partner in NYC. The move allowed me to significantly expand the breadth of expertise I could offer my clients because of my new firm’s global platform. I am very pleased.”

“The Manning Group helped me transition my Bankruptcy practice to a top New York firm. In addition to finding the perfect fit for me, Chris was also able to negotiate a significant increase in compensation. I would recommend Chris and his colleagues to anyone looking to make a move.”

“My colleague and I worked with The Manning Group in searching for a firm that fit our practice criteria – one with a national platform, a sufficient breadth of practice and a flexible rate structure. The firm provided us with a well-composed list of viable options and walked us through why each firm might be a fit. They then very efficiently led us through the interview, due diligence and onboarding processes as seamlessly as possible. Our experience with The Manning Group was very transparent, fluid and collaborative. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to make a serious move.”

“I am a prominent partner in a Midwestern market who was approached by The Manning Group on behalf of an AmLaw 5 firm client of theirs who was seeking a partner with my credentialing and profile. Despite being a great distance away, Chris was very helpful in assisting me with every step of the lateral process. My practice is fairly narrow and somewhat unique but Chris was adept at understanding my practice and also my particular needs in making a move. Chris was responsive, detail-oriented and always available to get answers to any questions I had throughout the process. I am very happy to have worked with Chris and would highly recommend him to anyone else in the market.”

“I was generally happy at my current firm but, when The Manning Group contacted me about an opportunity for a promotion and a spot at a higher tier firm, I listened. I am very happy to have been promoted to Counsel at my new firm and would recommend The Manning Group to anyone.”

“I needed to move to New York for personal reasons and contacted Chris about the possibility of exploring a few options. Chris presented five options to me and we pursued three of them. I received an offer from my first choice in good order. Chris even assisted me with the geographic transition and went well above and beyond!”

“I was not looking to move firms but Chris and his team contacted me about an opportunity to be the lead Franchise partner firmwide at a top national firm. My transition was fairly complicated but Chris assisted me the entire way through the due diligence and onboarding process. They are fabulous.”

“The Seattle Private Equity/Emerging Companies market is quite small. Nevertheless, Chris and his team had an impressive handle on my viable options and I am very happy with my move. I would recommend The Manning Group to anyone looking to make a move in any major market.”

“The Manning Group approached me about a practice group leadership position at a firm with which he worked closely. I was generally happy at my then-current firm but Chris and his team were able to transparently articulate the advantages presented by making a move to the firm they represented. The due diligence process of making a move is always somewhat arduous but The Manning Group did an exemplary job of assisting me throughout the process and making the transition as seamless and smooth as can be. The Manning Group has now helped me recruit other partners to our group and has proved to be a very valuable asset to my new firm.”

“The Manning Group assisted me in moving to a firm where my practice is highly valued and where I can extensively cross-sell my existing clients to other practices. I am now the leading Insurance Regulatory/Transactional lawyer at the firm and could not be happier.”

“Although I was reasonably happy at my firm, I was approached by The Manning Group about an exclusive search they were conducting on behalf of a prominent client of theirs. They weren’t pushy at all but very candidly discussed with me the pros and cons of a potential move to the firm. My decision-making process was lengthy but The Manning Group was very patient with me. The result was my move to the firm about which I am extremely happy culturally and substantively.”

“I have received innumerable calls from headhunters like many mid-level associates. However, I took Chris’ call and decided to work with him because he was always forthright, honest and understanding of my needs and the dynamics of the marketplace. I had a few unique demands (including geographic) in what I looked for in a law firm and Chris was always very understanding and helped me navigate and maximize what I was ultimately offered. Chris was a significant value-add to my recruitment process and is certainly a cut above other headhunters.”

“The Manning Group contacted me about a very specific high profile associate opportunity with a prominent health care practice in DC. They were exceptionally thorough in explaining the position to me and assisted me with everything from preparing my resume and other written materials to interview preparation to giving notice and everything in between. The Manning Group was a fabulous help to get me to a firm I hope to work with for the entirety of my career.”

“As a partner at an AmLaw 100 law firm, I was faced with a conflict of interest challenge at my firm which seriously jeopardized my ability to continue to service major clients. I approached The Manning Group for their assistance and they guided me through the process of examining various law firm platforms and narrowing in on particularly good options. My move required a very quick turn-around and The Manning Group was extremely responsive and attentive to every minute detail throughout the process of getting me to a firm better suited to my clients and my practice.”

“I had recently moved from the FDA and was looking for an opportunity with a robust FDA practice at a firm with a large international platform. The Manning Group meticulously went over a variety of options I could pursue — they were very well versed in the details of each firm and why each firm might or might not be a good fit. I am extremely happy with the move I made.”

“I was not necessarily looking to make a career move but, when Chris contacted me about a particular associate position in a firm with which he works very intimately, I was impressed by Chris’ knowledge of the relevant markets, his understanding of my practice and his intuition in knowing what would be a good fit for me. Chris supported me throughout the lateral process and I am extremely happy to have made the move he suggested.”

“I was originally approached by The Manning Group about a particularly attractive International Trade associate opportunity. That opportunity ended up being filled by an internal referral but The Manning Group quickly pivoted to suggesting other firms that would be a good fit for my practice and the platform I sought. Their deep understanding of the market helped me find the right fit and I am extremely happy with the firm I joined.”

“Chris and his team did an amazing job assisting with my move to a fully remote Corporate/M&A position with at AmLaw Top 5 firm. I had previous experience at a top firm in NYC but had moved back to my mid-market hometown. With this move, I am now making top-of-market compensation in my hometown with a much lower cost-of-living. During the process, Chris explained the dynamics of the fully remote position in great detail and strategically shepherded the entire process. Thank you for all you do!”

“Our group of four partners could not be more pleased with The Manning Group’s work. Chris Manning was very patient with us in our move and helped us immensely throughout the due diligence and negotiation processes. We increased our compensation substantially in our move to a more robust platform with significantly greater cross-selling opportunities. We definitely recommend working with Chris and The Manning Group.”