Dana Hale
Denver
Summary
Seasoned legal recruiting professional with a proven record of generating $500K–$600K in annual revenue through strategic client engagements. Successfully led nationwide searches while advising firm leadership on recruitment strategies that align with growth objectives, enhancing long-term client relationships and talent acquisition outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Legal Recruiter and Director of Training
The Advocates
Denver
10.2019 - Current
- Top company-wide producer generating $500K–$600K annually while averaging 15 attorney placements each year.
- Lead nationwide executive searches for partners, counsel, and associates across Corporate, M&A, Real Estate, Finance, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Tax, IP, Healthcare, Energy, and Privacy.
- Advised firm leadership on recruiting strategy, compensation benchmarking, succession planning, and workforce growth to align talent acquisition with business objectives.
- Partner with practice group leaders on hiring strategy, market intelligence, and competitive positioning.
- Generated 18 new retained and contingent client engagements through consultative business development with top Am Law firms, regional firms, and boutiques, expanding the firm's client portfolio.
- Coached executive-level candidates throughout hiring process, including interview preparation, professional reference checks, offer negotiations, and resignation planning, facilitating successful long-term placements.
- Designed and led the firm's legal recruiter training program, onboarding every new consultant through structured curriculum, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Traveled nationally to launch recruiting teams, standardize best practices, and improve recruiting performance across offices.
Regional Operations Manager
BG Staffing, Multifamily Division
Dallas
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Achieved highest cumulative market portfolio percentage companywide, averaging 105% of gross profit goal for 2019 across six divisions.
- Managed daily operations in multifamily properties across regional markets.
- Directed recruiting and staffing operations across six Midwest markets, leading team of recruiters and staffing coordinators to meet hiring objectives.
- Developed training programs for staff to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with property management teams to ensure compliance with regulations.
Staffing Coordinator and Recruiter
BG Staffing, Multifamily Division
Dallas
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Recruited and managed staffing for 80–100 employees across Charlotte, San Antonio, and Chicago, ensuring alignment with client needs and market demands.
- Coordinated candidate interviews and onboarding, communicating client expectations and candidate qualifications to facilitate effective placements.
Education
B.S. - Advertising, Psychology
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05-2010
Skills
- Lateral Attorney Recruiting
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Candidate Assessment
- Offer Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Salary Negotiation
- Recruitment Metrics
- Market Analysis
- Client Relationship Management
- Talent Management
- Candidate Coaching
- Training and Development
Timeline
Managing Legal Recruiter and Director of Training
The Advocates
10.2019 - Current
Regional Operations Manager
BG Staffing, Multifamily Division
01.2019 - 09.2019
Staffing Coordinator and Recruiter
BG Staffing, Multifamily Division
04.2016 - 12.2018
B.S. - Advertising, Psychology
Bradley University