Get to know us a little better...

  • 01 - About Us

    Our approach & what makes us special!

  • 02 - The Team

    A little bit more about us!

  • 03 - Get in Touch

    Let us help you make the next step

Who are The People Of?

A search consultancy specializing in targeted industry verticals, committed to embodying a standard of excellence through a principled, transparent, and forthright approach. We partner with each respective client and candidate to develop familiar & long lasting relationships.

We are deeply embedded in the legal sector, partnering closely with leading law firms across the United States. By taking the time to truly understand our clients and candidates, we gain a clear and nuanced view of team structures, practice needs, and how legal departments evolve over time. Whether supporting Am Law firms, prestigious boutiques, or emerging practices, our commitment to the legal profession is unmistakable.

Our goal is to support the long-term growth of our clients while providing meaningful guidance to attorneys navigating the next step in their careers. We believe in delivering a service that is high quality, thoughtful, and human – never transactional. We offer honest insight, transparent communication, and genuine partnership with the intention of building trusted relationships that endure throughout entire careers.

While our core focus is private practice hiring across the US legal market, our network also extends to select international engagements. We specialise in senior-level searches – from Partners and Counsel to experienced Associates – across all major practice areas, with a strong emphasis on intellectual property, corporate, litigation, real estate, and other specialised fields.

We proudly identify as The People Of: Professional Services. Our values remain at the heart of everything we do – honesty, transparency, connection, patience, and passion. Put simply, we are the people of people.

To arrange an initial consultation, please reach out via our contact form or speak with one of our consultants.

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Nick Sankarsingh

nick@thepeopleof.co.uk
+1 (917) 962 0294
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Connecting Top Legal Talent with Leading IP Opportunities Across the U.S.

Director specialized in Intellectual Property recruitment across the United States. I work with attorneys and agents from mid-level associates to equity partners and chairpersons. Whether you are a patent agent, IP associate, or an established partner with a significant book of business, my focus is on aligning your career goals with the right opportunities – many of which are not publicly advertised, as much of the IP market hires opportunistically.

My approach is highly personalized and deliberately selective. I partner closely with only a small number of candidates at a time, allowing me to dedicate the attention and resources needed to provide a truly thorough service – identifying firms and opportunities you might not otherwise encounter.

I take pride in offering the level of service I would expect myself: honest, transparent, high-quality, caring and genuinely personable. I value long-term relationships and aim to provide clear, thoughtful guidance to attorneys and firms alike.

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Freddie Stroud

freddie@thepeopleof.co.uk
+1 (917) 962 0297
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I am a Director at The People Of Professional Services. I specialize in connecting top-tier legal talent with leading law firms across the United States. My recruitment practice focuses on Corporate and Real Estate transactional attorneys, partnering with both Associates and Partners to help advance their careers with precision and discretion.

With extensive experience supporting some of the nation’s most respected AmLaw, mid-market, and boutique firms, I bring a highly personalized and strategic approach to every search. Whether advising on lateral partner moves, building out transactional teams, or identifying rising associate talent, I ensure every placement is thoughtfully aligned with the long-term objectives of both the candidate and the firm.

My work is grounded in values that have shaped my career: honesty, transparency, diligence, and persistence. I pride myself on long-standing relationships and on guiding clients and candidates through every stage of the recruitment process, from initial strategy discussions to successful integration.

Outside of work, I’m a proud father of two wonderful young children, a boy and a girl, who keep life busy and full of joy. I’m passionate about golf, keeping fit, and playing just about any sport I can. These interests help keep me balanced, focused, and energised in both my professional and personal life.

Whether you’re exploring new opportunities in Corporate or Real Estate law, or looking to hire exceptional legal talent, I provide discreet, informed, and results-driven support to help you achieve your goals.

 

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Max L. Bridge

max@thepeopleof.co.uk
+1 (202) 846 0630
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Max specializes in Litigation and Tax Law, catering to a diverse client base that spans globally renowned law firms, regional practices, and boutique firms. In the realm of Tax, his expertise extends to collaborations with Consulting and Public Accounting firms.

At the core of Max’s approach is a commitment to delivering tailored recruitment services that cultivate enduring relationships between our clients and candidates. Driven by honesty, transparency, diligence, and persistence, Max aspires for excellence.

Max’s journey into recruitment, especially in the legal sector, was not meticulously planned. Opting to work directly after leaving school, he entered recruitment in 2018 after a conversation with a family friend. Transitioning into the legal sector a year later, Max, alongside his success, has maintained a fervent passion for the world of law and the corporate realm.

Beyond recruitment, Max enjoys running, and exercise and loves his rugby, as well as spending quality time with his family.

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