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Kristina Day is a legal recruiter and career coach who helps BigLaw attorneys make strategic, career-defining moves. She specializes in career mapping, lateral transitions, and cross-border relocations. Known for her ability to provide clear, grounded guidance, she is a trusted advisor to attorneys navigating uncertain or transitional seasons. Her approach is personalized and relationship-focused. Instead of sending resumes broadly, she helps candidates clarify their goals, identifies firms and markets that align, and works directly with hiring teams to position them strategically before interviews.
Kristina has helped lawyers transition into top AmLaw and boutique platforms across New York, D.C., California, Texas, Colorado, the Carolinas, and other major markets. She is a member of the American Bar Association, D.C. Bar Association, Maryland Bar Association, and the National Association of Legal Search Consultants.
Brian Welp is a Partner at WC Legal Recruiting, where he focuses on advising partners and senior attorneys on strategic lateral moves, as well as counseling law firms on high-level hiring initiatives. He joined the firm following the merger of his boutique agency, Welp Partners, bringing with him a track record of placing top-tier legal talent across major markets.
Brian is known for his thoughtful, relationship-driven approach and his ability to guide partners through complex, high-stakes transitions. He works closely with both candidates and firm leadership to ensure alignment on platform, practice fit, and long-term growth, making him a trusted advisor in the partner recruiting space.
Prior to founding Welp Partners, Brian served as CFO for multiple private equity-backed businesses, where he oversaw finance and HR functions and played a key role in evaluating growth strategies and transaction dynamics. This experience gives him a sophisticated understanding of law firm economics and the factors that drive successful partner integrations.
WC Legal Recruiting is a legal recruitment agency focused on placements nationwide. We help attorneys find their dream jobs throughout the country.
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We’d love to hear from you and learn more about what you’re interested in. You can reach me via email kristina@wc-legal.com or on LinkedIn.