Our recruiters are active in the local community: writing articles on developments and trends in the industry, making presentations on career choices, and supporting community organizations that we believe in. We stay engaged because we are passionate about what we do. Below is a list of some of our more recent activities.

MS LEGAL SEARCH ENDS UP WITH A SILVER LINING
Rain put a damper on the "Race Against Violence," but it couldn't stop some great MS Legal Search fund-raising!
(March 2011)

MS LEGAL SEARCH EARNS DIVERSITY HONORS THREE YEARS IN A ROW
MS Legal Search continues to support diversity in its third year as a "Community of Respect."
(January 2011)

MS LEGAL SEARCH NAILS IT AGAIN
The MS Legal Search team gives back through the Habitat for Humanity program.
(November 2010)

HOW NOT TO GET HIRED - AND HOW TO LAND THE JOB
MS Legal Search founder chosen to be the featured speaker for an ACC annual teleconference.
(October 2010)

MS LEGAL SEARCH FOUNDER AMONG EXPERTS QUOTED IN LAW360 NEWS ARTICLE
MS Legal Search founder consulted for Law360 News Article entitled, "How to Score a Major Bonus from Your Firm."
(September 2010)

BIG LAW MEETS BIG DREAMS
MS Legal Search recruiter weighs in on the way Generation Y may (or may not) be shaping the Big Law workplace.
(August 2010)

MS LEGAL SEARCH RECRUITERS SUPPORT THE HBA LEGAL LINES PROJECT
MS Legal Search recruiters organize an evening of volunteer work with the HBA Legal Lines project.
(August 2010)

MS LEGAL SEARCH FOUNDER GIVES CAREER DEVLOPMENT TALK FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
MS Legal Search founder partners with the Association of Corporate Counsel to hold a career development teleconference.
(July 2010)

MS LEGAL SEARCH FOUNDER QUOTOED IN LAW360 NEWS ARTICLE
Major law firm announces return to lockstep.
(July 2010)

MS LEGAL SEARCH REACHES ACROSS THE GLOBE
MS Legal Search teams with the Institute of Energy Law for their Annual Conference.
(May 2010)

MS LEGAL SEARCH HELPS SET A NEW RECORD
American Actress Lily Tomlin performs at the Houston Area Women's Center record-setting Annual Gala.
(May 2010)

MS LEGAL SEARCH GOING INTERNATIONAL
MS Legal Search sponsors State Bar of Texas 22nd Annual International Law Section Institute.
(March 2010)

MS LEGAL SEARCH USES THE RIGHT SIDE OF ITS BRAIN
MS Legal Search sponsors the Texas Women Lawyers Annual Conference.
(February 2010)

CLEAN ENERGY STARTS HERE
MS Legal Search sponsors the Institute for Energy Law's 61st Annual Oil & Gas Law Conference.
(February 2010)

MS LEGAL SEARCH FOUNDER PARTICIPATES IN HBA GENDER FAIRNESS PANEL
MS Legal Search founder is a panelist for the Houston Bar Association’s most recent Gender Fairness network luncheon entitled, “Raising Your Profile & Making the Right Impression in Challenging Times.”
(January 2010)

THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE HONORS MS LEGAL SEARCH
Anti-Defamation League representative La Monica Yarborough was on hand this month to honor MS Legal Search for its second year as part of the “Community of Respect” diversity initiative.
(January 2010)

TEXAS-BASED FIRM ANNOUNCES PAY CUT FOR FIRST-YEAR ASSOCIATES
MS Legal Search founder weighs in on the pros and cons of a firm's associate compensation decision.
(December 2009)

MS LEGAL SEARCH HAS A SNOW DAY?
All of Houston was thrilled to see snow in Texas and MS Legal Search was no exception. Two of our employees were especially anxious to enjoy the rare winter wonderland.
(December 2009)

MS LEGAL SEARCH MAKES A DIFFERENCE (AND LOOKS GOOD DOING IT)
The ladies of MS Legal Search spent some time this month helping one of our favorite charities - Dress for Success.
(December 2009)

MS LEGAL SEARCH RECRUITERS GUIDE LAW STUDENTS ON CAREER ISSUES
As students of the University of Houston's Law Center prepare to enter the workforce, MS Legal Search recruiters helped to make the transition just a little bit easier.
(November 2009)

MS LEGAL SEARCH HELPS BUILD A COMMUNITY OF RESPECT
This month, MS Legal Search did our part to increase diversity education by cosponsoring a powerful event highlighting racism and bigotry in America.
(November 2009)

MS LEGAL SEARCH FOUNDER INVESTS TIME WITH BANK COUNSEL
MS Legal Search founder traveled to Fort Worth to speak at the Texas Association of Bank Counsel (TABC) annual convention.
(October 2009)

MS LEGAL SUPPORTS DIVERSITY IN HOUSTON
MS Legal Search aims to make this city a "diver-sity."
(September 2009)

MS LEGAL SEARCH HITS REDIAL ON THE "LEGAL LINES" PROJECT
Last month's "Legal Lines" volunteer project went so well, MS Legal Search decided to do it again!
(August 2009)

MS LEGAL SEARCH PARTICIPATES IN HBA "LEGAL LINES" PROJECT
This month, MS Legal Search recruiters took some time to give back to the community through "Legal Lines," a program created by the Houston Bar Association.
(July 2009)

MS LEGAL SEARCH FOUNDER SPEAKS TO THE NATION
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Houston Chapter hosts monthly teleconferences aimed at helping those in professional transition. MS Legal Search founder is May’s guest speaker, and will address attorneys across America about “The Do’s & Don’ts of Attorney Resumes.”
(May 2009)

MS LEGAL SEARCH ADDRESSES HOUSTON'S IN-HOUSE COUNSEL SECTOR
MS Legal Search founder participates in the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) panel discussion entitled, “Navigating the Storm: Career Planning for In-House Counsel in Uncertain Times.”
(May 2009)

CHAIRMAN'S $1M PAYCUT PUTS DECHERT IN PR BIND
MS Legal Search founder weighs in on top firm chairman's very public pay cut.
(May 2009)

THE BEST - OR LEAST WORST - CITIES FOR JOBS IN '09
This Forbes article outlines the best job markets in the current economy. The top five are all in Texas!
(April 2009)

BIGTEX FIRMS MAKE FEWER PARTNERS FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
In this Texas Lawyer article, MS Legal Search founder explains that smaller partnership classes should not affect firms’ long-term viability.
(March 2009)

TOP METROS OF 2008
Site Selection Magazine highlights Houston as the top metropolitan area for corporate real estate deals in 2008. Jeff Moseley, president and CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership, comments on the factors that drove Houston to the top of the charts: a strong energy industry, huge tech deals, and affordability of community. (March 2009)

STEALTH LAYOFFS: HOW TO AVOID THE AX OR SUCCEED AFTER IT FALLS
In this Texas Lawyer article, MS Legal Search recruiters discuss the steps associates can take to avoid being the victim of stealth layoffs at their firms. For those who cannot avoid these “quiet layoffs,” they provide tips on how to approach a job search in this challenging legal market.
(March 2009)