Husband.
Father.
Headhunter.
Human.
Built from the ground up. No shortcuts. No filter.
I do not always look the part. Tattooed. Sober. Autistic. ADHD. Underestimated before anyone asked the right questions. That did not hold me back. It made me better at the work.
This site exists because the people I work with deserve to know who they are actually dealing with. And because sometimes an honest story helps someone else find their way.
The hard parts are usually the most useful ones. This is mine.
Built from recovery, reinvention, and a whole lot of heart.
Est. 1987I am a husband, a father, and a headhunter, but above all a human being who believes in honest storytelling. This site exists to share the real story — not a polished version. The one with all its complexity.
Over the past decade I have moved from alcoholism toward clarity and recovery. I live with AuDHD, and a proper diagnosis later in life helped me make sense of years of struggle and finally make peace with the mess.
This site is a creative outlet that blends work, life, music, fatherhood, and a belief in living one day at a time. If sharing it helps someone feel seen or understood, it has done what it was meant to do.
11 Years, No Alcohol
Last drink April 5, 2015. What followed was slow, unglamorous, and built one day at a time.
AuDHD — Diagnosed at 35
The diagnosis did not change who I am. It gave me language for who I have always been.
Legal Recruiter Since 2018
The first job I have never wanted to stop doing.
Where to start
Every page has a purpose.
Whether you are a lawyer thinking about your next move, a firm or in-house team looking to hire, or someone who wants to connect on a personal level — there is a page here for you.
Thinking about your next move?
Exploring options, curious about the market, or ready to make a move. Let's have an honest conversation.
Go to Career Page → For Firms & In-house teamsLooking to hire the right lawyer?
Building a team or filling a key role. Let's talk about what you actually need and how we can support yout.
Start Here →About Me
The full story. Unfiltered.
Haven't had a drink in over 11 years. AuDHD. Hockey. Past work as a counsellor. The life behind the headhunter.
Music
Guitar since 14. Still going.
Music is how I process what words alone cannot carry. Songs, stories, and the creative side of someone who also places lawyers for a living.
Resources
Asking for help is not weakness.
Tools, links, and support for anyone who needs it. No judgment. No agenda.
Nationwide Reach
SLS is a national legal search firm placing lawyers and legal professionals across Canada. We work with law firms and in-house legal departments, nationally, with a network that extends globally and a client base that spans the country.
The relationships we build outlast the placements we make.Vancouver
From prestigious firms to powerhouse in-house teams — we place top legal talent where Vancouver's biggest decisions are made.
Calgary
We connect exceptional lawyers with opportunities at leading law firms and dynamic in-house legal teams across Alberta.
Toronto
We don't just fill roles — we match skilled lawyers with the firms and in-house teams where they'll truly thrive.
National Reach. Local Expertise.
Placing lawyers across Canada's full legal landscape — from emerging boutique firms to international players, publicly traded companies, private organizations, Crown corporations, and government.
What We Do
Asking for help was the hardest thing I ever did.
It ended up saving my life.
For a long time I believed carrying everything alone meant strength. It did not. It meant choosing to stay alive, to face what I could not fix on my own, and to let other people walk beside me. I always felt confused about how I was feeling, and why. Substances brought short-term peace to my life — but I ultimately paid the price.
Strength is knowing when to ask for help and being willing to accept it. Whatever the reason for your chaos — there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Just show up.
Find ResourcesIt saved my life.
I did not quit drinking because I was strong. I did it because I finally stopped pretending I was fine.
You do not have to figure it out alone.
The resources page has tools, links, and support for anyone who needs it. No judgment. No agenda.
The call you keep putting off.
It might be the one that changes everything.
The version of me that was here long before the headhunting.
Guitar since 14. Still going. Recovery, fatherhood, and everything in between — put to music.
Built by a Recruiter.
Designed for Your Next Move.
Resume guidance, interview prep, and career strategy — tailored to where you are and where you want to go.
Build the Foundation
- Lead with academic performance and articling firm quality
- Document every file type — breadth matters early
- Quantify where possible: deal sizes, court appearances, files managed
- Get active on LinkedIn. Network. Network. Network.
- Start your deal sheet or litigation synopsis now, not later
Position for Partnership
- Reframe your resume around leadership and client ownership
- Your synopsis should show transaction complexity, not just volume
- Highlight any origination, referrals, or business development
- Be specific about your role in major matters — not just the firm's role
- Address the partnership track question head-on in interviews
Lateral Movement
- Your book of business is the conversation — be ready to discuss it
- Reframe your bio for the new firm's client base and culture
- Prepare a portable client narrative — who follows you and why
- Conflicts analysis should be done before the first call
- Know your non-competes and restrictive covenants cold
Lead with impact, not duties
"Acted as lead associate on a $750M hotel sale" lands harder than "involved in M&A transactions." Tell them what you did, not what the firm did.
Tailor your bio every time
The firms reading your resume are not all looking for the same thing. Match your language, your emphasis, and your story to where you actually want to land.
Your synopsis is not optional
A deal sheet or litigation synopsis is what separates shortlisted candidates from overlooked ones. Keep it current.
Your Resume is Not a Job Description
List what you did, not what your role was supposed to do. Partners want to see your fingerprints on the work — not a copy of your job posting.
Resume, Deal Sheet, or Litigation Synopsis
Haven't dusted off the resume in a while? Not sure how to structure a deal sheet or litigation synopsis? I can help you build something that actually gets read.
Let's ConnectInterview Prep & How to Present
Wondering what questions to expect? What to ask? How to walk into a room and own it? I prep lawyers for interviews at every level — firm and in-house.
Let's ConnectTransition In-Housewith Confidence.
Leaving private practice for an in-house role is more than a change of scenery. It is a shift in mindset, metrics, and how legal fits into the business.
Whether you are making the pivot for the first time or looking to advance to a more senior level role — I help you understand what hiring managers are actually looking for.
Let's ConnectPrivate Practice to In-House
Understand the mindset shift. No longer interested in the partnership path? Looking to blend business with legal? Let's deep dive into your goals to understand why pivoting in-house makes sense.
Senior Counsel / Director to GC / VP Legal
Moving from execution to leadership requires a different conversation. We help you frame your strategic contributions and position yourself as a business partner.
Sector Navigation
Tech. Finance. Energy. Mining. Consumer. Each sector has its own culture. We help you identify where your background fits and where the real opportunities are.
Not sure where your resume stands?
Send it to me. I will tell you exactly what a hiring partner sees — and what needs to change.
"Let's have an honest conversation."
I work with lawyers planning their next move and with the firms and general counsels who need to find the right one.