Kerwin Associates

Kerwin Associates is a specialized recruitment firm based in Redwood City with deep roots in Silicon Valley. The company builds diverse legal and compliance teams for transformative organizations, from tech-focused startups seeking rapid growth to established industry disruptors. With their functional depth and innate knowledge of the talent landscape, Kerwin specializes in placing diverse, dynamic talent at all levels across the nation.

Kerwin Associates operates as a boutique recruitment firm that focuses exclusively on legal and compliance talent placement. The company takes pride in their ability to unlock and hire phenomenal talent through their comprehensive understanding of the Silicon Valley legal market and beyond. Their approach is distinguished by deep partnership with clients, thoughtful search strategies, and a relentless pursuit of successful placements.

The firm is particularly committed to diversity and inclusion, with an impressive track record of 90% of legal and compliance leaders recruited in 2022 identifying as female, Person of Color, and/or LGBTQ+. They actively build diverse pipelines and support workplace diversity through hosted events and continued efforts to decrease the gender wage gap.

Kerwin's team operates under strong core values including relationships-first approach, bias towards bold action, continuous learning and evolution, integrity without compromise, collaborative teamwork, and authentic diversity celebration. These values differentiate their approach and drive their success in the competitive legal recruitment space.

The company offers multiple service levels to accommodate different client needs, from high-touch retained executive search to contingent placements and contract staffing. They also provide consulting and coaching services, helping candidates with career transitions and advising clients on legal organization structure and compensation strategies.