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2024
Kinney Recruiting
Annual Report
Prepared by
Philia Ugbada
Presented by
Philia Ugbada
Table Of
Content
Executive
Summary
Company
Overview
Meet
Team
The
Key
Achievements in 2024 Market
Trends
Financial
Performance
Monthly Profit Breakdown for 2024
Strategic
Challenges
Contact Us
Goals
and
Risks
for
2025
Conclusion
Kinney Recruiting
Executive Summary
Kinney
legal
Recruiting,
a
renowned
recruitmen
t
firm
2023,
headquartered
in New York,
had
successful
demonstrating
continued
growth
across
key
business
areas.
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The firm’s revenue increased by 18% year-over-year, largely
driven by the expansion into new geographic markets and a
higher demand for legal professionals in corporate and litigation
practices. Additionally, strategic partnerships and enhanced
digital platforms contributed to a higher rate of successful
placements and client satisfaction.
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Kinney Recruiting
Company Overview
Kinney Recruiting specializes in placing attorneys, legal staff,
and corporate legal professionals in law firms and corporate legal
departments. With over 20 years of experience, the firm has
built a strong reputation for its expertise in recruiting highly
qualified legal professionals. The company operates in major
U.S. legal markets such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles,
and Houston, with global reach extending to key legal hubs in
Europe and Asia.
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Kinney Recruiting
Meet Our Team
ROBERT KINNEY
PRESIDENT
CINDY SUMMERFIELD
LEGAL RECRUITER
JESSICA CHIN SOMERS
MANAGING DIRECTOR
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Kinney Recruiting
Key Achievements in 2024
Revenue Growth: Kinney Recruiting’s revenue grew to $32.5 million in 2023, up from $27.5 million in 2022.
This growth is attributed to the high demand for in-house counsel and senior legal staff in the healthcare,
technology, and financial sectors.
Client Expansion: The company expanded its client portfolio by securing 45 new corporate clients and 18
new law firm partnerships. Major clients include top AmLaw 100 firms and Fortune 500 companies.
Digital Transformation: In response to growing industry competition, Kinney Recruiting invested in
an advanced digital recruitment platform, allowing for seamless client interactions and
enhanced candidate-matching algorithms. The new platform improved the time-to-hire ratio by
12%, leading to faster placements.
Global Expansion: Kinney Recruiting opened new offices in London and Hong Kong to better serve
its international clients. These offices facilitated 30% of the firm’s international placements
and significantly improved its visibility in key global markets.
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Kinney Recruiting
Market Trends
Increased Demand for In-House Counsel: Corporations in the healthcare and tech sectors have
increasingly sought in-house legal counsel, contributing to a 25% rise in placements for these
roles.
Hybrid Work Models: The legal industry continues to shift towards hybrid work models, prompting
law firms to hire attorneys who can manage remote teams efficiently. This trend accounted for a
significant portion of lateral hires in corporate practice areas.
M&A and Corporate Litigation: Legal professionals specializing in mergers and acquisitions,
corporate litigation, and regulatory compliance were in high demand, representing 40% of
the firm’s placements in 2023.
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Kinney Recruiting
Financial Performance
Metric
2023
2024
% Change
Total Revenue
$27.5M
$32.5M
+18%
Operating
Expenses
$20M
$22M
+10%
Net Profit
$7.5M
$10.5M
+40%
50
63
+26%
450
530
+18%
New
Clients
Secured
Placements
(Full- Time)
Kinney Recruiting achieved significant improvements in profitability, driven by higher revenue
and improved operational efficiencies. The firm’s cost control measures and investment in
technology allowed for a 40% increase in net profit year-over-year.
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Kinney Recruiting
Monthly Profit Breakdown for 2024
January
3.5%
March
4.1%
Apri
l
4.3%
Ma
y
4%
Total
49.5
%
June
4.1
%
July
August
4.3
4.1%
%
September
4.4%
October
4.3%
December
5%
The firm had a strong profit performance throughout the year,
with a peak in revenue and net profit in December due to an
increase in year-end hiring activities, especially in corporate
litigation and M&A practices.
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Kinney Recruiting
Strategic Goals for 2025
Further Geographic Expansion: Kinney Recruiting plans to
open additional offices in Singapore and Paris to
enhance its global footprint and cater to emerging
markets in Asia and Europe.
Growth in In-House Legal Sector: Building on its
success in 2023, the firm aims to increase placements for
in-house legal positions by 20% in 2024, particularly in
the healthcare and fintech industries.
Technology Investments: The company will continue
investing in AI-driven recruitment tools and data analytics
to optimize its candidate search and match process. This
will include expanding the use of machine learning algorithms
to improve talent sourcing accuracy.
Client Retention and Satisfaction: Kinney Recruiting will focus
on increasing its repeat business rate by enhancing client
communication and providing more tailored recruitment
solutions, with a target of achieving a 90% client retention
rate.
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Kinney Recruiting
Challenges and Risks
Economic Downturn:
While
demand for legal
remains high, atalent
potential economic downturn in 2024
could reduce hiring budgets for corporate legal
departments and law firms.
Talent Shortages: Despite an increase in candidates,
competition for top-tier legal professionals remains
fierce, particularly in high-demand practice areas like
M&A and corporate litigation.
Regulatory Changes: New regulations in key markets such
as the EU and the U.S. could impact demand for
regulatory and compliance attorneys, requiring the
firm to adjust its recruiting strategies accordingly.
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Kinney Recruiting
Conclusion
Kinney Recruiting had an outstanding year in 2023, with
significant growth in revenue, client base, and
geographic presence.
The firm is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing
demand for legal professionals in the coming years. By
continuing to invest in technology and expanding its
global footprint, Kinney Recruiting will maintain its
competitive edge and meet the evolving needs of both
clients and candidates.
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Contact Us
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www.kinneyrecruiting.com
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countries (and most US states).
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