Drew Foster - Managing Director
Phone: (917) 336-7130
Email: Dfoster@fostergr.com
Drew Foster is the Managing Director, and a Senior Legal Recruiter specializing in the placement of Partner and Associate level attorneys. Prior to joining The Foster Group Legal Search, Drew worked as a Recruiter at Michael Page, partnering with both buy and sell side Financial Services clients, such as Credit Suisse, JP Morgan Chase & Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. As a ‘full cycle recruiter’ Drew understands how to effectively manage the recruitment process, from both the candidate and client perspective, which has led to successful placements and fruitful relationships. When partnering with candidates, Drew works sedulously to understand their career path, motivations and long term goals, to ensure an efficient and targeted job search.
Drew earned her Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University, graduating magna cum laude. In addition to course study, she also worked at the Colgate Annual Fund, where she was a top fundraiser. She is a graduate of Horace Mann School where she played on the Varsity Softball and Varsity Basketball teams. She is a native New Yorker, and currently lives in Gramercy Park, where she enjoys the East River bike path and weekend Farmer’s Market.
Recent Publications:
“Top 5 Advantages for Middle-Market Firms in a Shifting Market,” Law.com (January 30, 2023) https://www.law.com/pro-mid-market/2023/01/30/top-5-advantages-for-middle-market-firms-in-a-shifting-market/?slreturn=20230030183053
“How Middle Market Firms Can Capitalize On Biglaw Layoffs,” The Los Angeles Tribune (January 23, 2023) https://thelosangelestribune.com/2023/01/23/how-middle-market-firms-can-capitalize-on-biglaw-layoffs/
“Where Legal Recruiting Is Headed In 2023,” New York Wire (January 19, 2023) https://nywire.com/the-foster-group-where-legal-recruiting-is-headed-in-2023/
“The Foster Group’s Approach to Legal Recruiting and Why It’s Effective,” Voyage New York (December 15, 2022) https://voyageny.com/the-foster-groups-approach-to-legal-recruiting-and-why-its-effective/
“How the Desire for Hybrid Work is Driving Competition,” AP News (November 17, 2022) https://apnews.com/press-release/prodigy-news/business-careers-8c599af4eb551bfe5bbfd0a74ed688e5
“Top 5 Motivations and Reasons That Attorneys Are Making Moves,” Law.com (October 3, 2022) https://www.law.com/pro-mid-market/2022/10/03/top-5-motivations-and-reasons-that-attorneys-are-making-moves/
“Midsize Law Firms Lure Top Talent with Lifestyle Benefits, Leadership Opportunities,” Law.com (June 28, 2022) https://www.law.com/pro-mid-market/2022/06/28/midsize-law-firms-lure-top-talent-with-lifestyle-benefits-leadership-opportunities/?slreturn=20220529122917
“Texas Takeaways: Preparation is Key to Positioning Yourself for a Lateral Move,” Law.com (April 14, 2022) https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2022/04/14/texas-takeaways-preparation-is-key-to-positioning-yourself-for-a-lateral-move/?slreturn=20220529122916
“When it Comes to Law Firms, What is the Middle Market and Why Does it Matter?” The American Reporter (March 23, 2022) https://www.theamericanreporter.com/when-it-comes-to-law-firms-what-is-the-middle-market-and-why-does-it-matter/
“How the Middle Market Can Be a Life-Changing Opportunity for Legal Professionals,” Law.com (March 4, 2022) https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2022/03/04/how-the-middle-market-can-be-a-life-changing-opportunity-for-legal-professionals/?slreturn=20220209160302
“4 Things Attys Should Ask Before A Move In Hot Job Market,” Law360 (February 2, 2022) https://www.law360.com/pulse/articles/1457677/4-things-attys-should-ask-before-a-move-in-hot-job-market