
Legal
Building on a legacy since 1966, William K. McLaughlin Associates is now part of Howard-Sloan Legal Search. For over 50 years Howard-Sloan Legal Search is one of the most recognized and well-respected executive search firms in the world for law firms, corporations, and institutions.
Our reputation stands upon our ability to search out top-notch candidates who can contribute to your organization’s success now and into the future. Our clients rely on us to understand their history, industry, competition, culture, and the candidates. We match skills to job requirements, individuals to corporate cultures, offering insights through the selection process.

Specialized Practices to Meet Your Specific Needs
As the industry pioneer in specialized search practices, we provide the highest level of service in a wide variety of practice areas including: corporate, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, tax and privacy. Our long-term relationships, industry knowledge, sophisticated and continuously updated database and global network facilitate each search.


Only the Highest Level of Honesty and Integrity
Howard-Sloan Legal Search Founder Stephen H. Berger also established the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), the organization dedicated to an industry ethics code, promoting the highest level of professionalism. We pledge to uphold his original ideals. Commitment to excellence is the hallmark of our organization.
Howard-Sloan Legal Search Founder Stephen H. Berger also established the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), the organization dedicated to an industry ethics code, promoting the highest level of professionalism. We pledge to uphold his original ideals. Commitment to excellence is the hallmark of our organization.
Our Team
Experienced Senior Consultants Nurturing Extraordinary Relationships
Well known throughout the industry, many of our search consultants are attorneys and hold advanced degrees and professional certifications.
For Legal Support Search
Robert Hadley Associates, a division of Howard-Sloan Search, is uniquely positioned to serve all your Legal Support needs.
For Legal and Legal Support Talent needs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
Abelson Legal Search, a division of Howard-Sloan Search, is uniquely positioned to serve your Legal Talent needs.

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Howard-Sloan Search is the exclusive USA firm of IMSA Search Global Partners, ranked in the Global 40 of the Largest Executive Search Firms worldwide.
Howard-Sloan Search is the exclusive USA firm of IMSA Search Global Partners, ranked in the Global 40 of the Largest Executive Search Firms worldwide.









