MANAGEMENT

Vera J. Wright
vwright@legalplacementspecialists.com

Vera Wright has over thirty years experience working in law firms and in legal recruiting.  She graduated from Hardbarger Business College and attended North Carolina State University and the University of Virginia.  Her experience in the legal community began in Raleigh, North Carolina and later as Director of Lawyer Recruitment and Associate Development with the national law firm of McGuire Woods (formerly McGuire Woods Battle & Boothe).    

In 1993, Vera founded Legal Placement Specialists, Inc., the first legal search firm in North Carolina.  Vera’s experience in the legal search industry has enabled her to develop comprehensive knowledge in a wide variety of practice areas.   Her knowledge of the legal market and its people, combined with her business background, make her an asset to all clients.  Her specialties include opening new offices, in-house counsel, placing partners, practice groups and law firm mergers, in addition to working with associates.   

Vera is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and served five years on the Board of Directors of The National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC).  She was past Secretary and Chair of the Ethics Committee of NALSC. 

A proud grandmother of eight, Vera enjoys golfing, playing bridge, and shagging (the South Carolina state dance.)

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