CenterPeak LLC

With over a decade in commercial litigation, Christin Livesay brings a distinct perspective to legal recruiting, blending courtroom experience with talent strategy. Her journey from fierce advocate to skilled recruiter offers both law firms and candidates unparalleled insights into the intricacies of the legal market. Recognized as one of Lawdragon’s “100 Leaders in Legal Strategy and Consulting,” Christin’s innovative approach has gained national attention and solidified her reputation within the legal community. Since joining CenterPeak in 2017, she’s become a trusted advisor to firms and candidates alike, offering deep analysis of Texas’s market dynamics and lateral hiring trends. Beyond her work with us, Christin is a member of the Leaders’ Circle at the Center for Women in Law, the Texas Bar Association, and the Dallas Women Lawyers Association, where she also frequently shares her expertise. Connect with Christin to learn more about how her experience can be your advantage in today’s legal landscape: https://lnkd.in/e5MHvZjw

Macie Franklin is a trusted advisor at CenterPeak, specializing in placing high-performing partners and groups at top-tier law firms. She has facilitated the placement of more than 100 partners across Texas, California, D.C., and New York, and played an instrumental role in the opening of a dozen AmLaw firms.    Macie collaborates with partners and clients across a diverse range of practice areas, including Energy, Technology, Real Estate, Private Equity, M&A, Finance, Capital Markets, and Litigation. Drawing from her background as a practicing attorney, Macie leverages her legal knowledge and sophisticated understanding of the current legal landscape to provide strategic guidance to partners as they navigate their career advancement and growth opportunities.    Explore how Macie’s expertise is shaping the legal industry and partner success: https://lnkd.in/e5fM_XFu

Since joining CenterPeak in 2019, Alejandra Nagel has played a pivotal role in securing successful partner placements across some of the most significant deals in the industry. She works closely with the top 25 AmLaw firm leaders and focuses on California and New York markets. Alejandra’s big law background from her time at Latham & Watkins gives her a distinct perspective on the legal marketplace, which she leverages to deliver exceptional results for our clients. With a sophisticated awareness of market trends and a deep understanding of partners' practices and goals, she provides valuable insights and guidance through every step of the recruiting process. Learn more about Alejandra’s approach and how she can drive success for you: https://lnkd.in/eMtaAQPx

Sara Zahoryin, a Senior Partner in CenterPeak's Houston office, brings over a decade of experience advising AmLaw 50 firms and law firm partners. She has facilitated the placement of over 500 partners and oversaw the opening of 25 new firms in Texas. Her expertise has been recognized by Lawdragon's Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting since 2021.   With a strong focus on delivering meaningful results, she has become a trusted partner to clients navigating strategic growth and talent acquisition.    Discover how Sara's expertise drives success for law firm partners and clients: https://lnkd.in/ecytZWTq

Meredith Frank brings over 13 years of expertise in representing and placing high-value law firm partners and groups at elite law firms. Specializing in strategic lateral acquisitions and advising clients on growth initiatives, she has successfully placed preeminent partners across a range of practices, including M&A, Private Equity, Restructuring, Finance, Real Estate, Litigation, and White-Collar Crime & Investigations. Before her tenure in legal recruiting, Meredith was a complex commercial litigator. She later became a partner at Major, Lindsey & Africa, where she led the Philadelphia partner practice and executed high-profile transactions across multiple markets. Her expertise and dedication continue to drive CenterPeak’s commitment to excellence in legal recruiting. Learn more about Meredith and her work at CenterPeak:   https://lnkd.in/ei7-2E7m

CenterPeak combines the strengths of legal recruiting powerhouses from across the country, providing AmLaw 50 firms with elite talent nationwide. Now, with Jeffrey Lowe’s addition as Market President for Washington, D.C., CenterPeak’s reach is simply unrivaled.    The American Lawyer’s Dan Roe sat down with Jeffrey Lowe, Clint Johnson, Sabina Lippman and Mark Jungers to discuss how CenterPeak has been able to bring the very best talent under one roof.

Joshua Dull a Senior Partner in New York focused on placing high-value lateral partners and groups at the world's leading law firms. For over 16 years, Josh has represented elite lateral partners in game-changing moves and has facilitated more than a dozen new office openings. Josh is actively working closely with law firm leaders at the most profitable law firms in New York where Josh says, "The earning power for elite partners has never been greater." Before joining the firm, Josh was a partner and top producer at Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), where he founded the Latin America practice and led recruiting efforts on the East Coast.  Learn more about Josh: https://lnkd.in/eb7vDMy8

CenterPeak Firmwide Managing Partner Sabina Lippman shares her 20+ years of experience with Law360’s “Ask a Mentor” series, discussing how departing partners can maintain strong relationships with their current firms and minimize clawbacks. Read more here:  https://lnkd.in/e9KCAkJn

With a decade of experience at CenterPeak, Kristin Mueller is a driving force behind some of the most impactful lateral partner group placements and high-profile individual hires in the legal industry. As the founder of CenterPeak’s Dallas office and an equity partner, Kristin has significantly expanded the firm's reach and presence in key legal markets. Kristin was pivotal in bringing 12 AmLaw firms to Texas, and she led the company’s largest firm opening, achieving a record number of partner placements in one instance. Recognized by Lawdragon’s Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting, Kristin specializes in the Texas, New York, and DC markets, working closely with top AmLaw 25 firms. Learn more about Kristin’s expertise: https://lnkd.in/evuZ7UFy

Marcel Meijer has been at the forefront of elite partner placements since 2011, playing a pivotal role in opening over 15 AmLaw 100 offices in Houston and more than 27 across the state of Texas.    As the Managing Partner of CenterPeak’s Houston office, Marcel has helped facilitate over 500 partner placements in Texas alone, providing strategic guidance to Chairs, Managing Partners, and Practice Heads globally. Also, over the past two years, Marcel has led CenterPeak’s entrance into the Chicago market and helped the firm to establish its presence there. He is a trusted advisor on growth strategies and market insights, particularly for the Texas and Chicago markets. His work has earned him a spot on Lawdragon’s Global 100 – Top Legal Recruiters list since 2021.    Discover more about Marcel's insights and expertise: https://lnkd.in/e8kXTgde