Elaine Oh- Senior Legal Recruiter
Phone: (917) 336-7129
Email: Elaine@fostergr.com
Elaine Oh is a Senior Legal Recruiter specializing in the placement of Associate- and Partner-level attorneys. She previously worked as a Business Development Executive at the world's largest Industry Research firm, where she brought in new business and worked with clients in the legal, banking, financial services, and higher education industries. Prior to her stint on Wall Street, Elaine was employed at a graphics communications company, working with some of the world's top advertising agencies based here in New York, as well as national corporations, publishing companies, and law firms. Having spent years in the Business Development space, Elaine understands the importance of maintaining long-term business relationships through a consultative approach when working with candidates, in order to strengthen their standing with top-tier Law Firms and to further their careers. Elaine exhibits an industrious work ethic, and prides herself on her versatile and autodidactic approach to life.
Elaine earned her Bachelor in Fine Arts from Cornell University with a focus in Electronic Imaging & Sculpture. During her time at Cornell, she studied abroad in Rome, Italy, and is also proficient in Korean. She currently resides in New York, where she enjoys taking in the NYC art scene and trying out new cuisines and restaurants.
Recent Publications:
“Advantage Shifting to Mid-Law Firms in Legal Talent Market,” Law360 (January 31, 2023) https://www.law360.com/pulse/articles/1571278/advantage-shifting-to-mid-law-firms-in-legal-talent-market
“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/
“Texas Takeaways: Recovering From the Loss of Multiple Attorneys, Part 3,” Texas Lawyer (June 16, 2022) https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2022/06/16/texas-takeaways-recovering-from-the-loss-of-multiple-attorneys-part-3/?slreturn=20220529122919
“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
“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