I’m a senior litigation associate in NYC biglaw. We’re expecting our first baby later this year and once the baby is born, we’d like to relocate to Cleveland to be closer to family. What’s the best way to go about locating a new position in Cleveland BigLaw? I get tons of recruiter emails for NY, DC, CA, etc. but none for smaller Midwest markets and am struggling to find recruiters who place attorneys in Ohio. Do I just cold apply to these firms? Start emailing alumni that work there?

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You can't go wrong doing some networking. You should talk to your professional contacts and mention your intention of moving and ask if they have any contacts in Cleveland. You never know if someone you know will steer you to a great contact. Word of mouth will often work wonders.

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I’d ask the recruiter if they have connections to OH. Sometimes they randomly do even if they aren’t flashing that in their main email. Doesn’t hurt to ask

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Contact Ellie Kelly at LHH. She's fantastic and will be an excellent resource for you in OH. She's based in Cincinnati and is an absolute rockstar in the Ohio market.

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