Nancy J. Kim is a Managing Director in the New York Office of Engle, Lindsley & Regan.

She joined ELR after working for another legal search firm where she successfully handled both associate and partner placements and developed the firm’s in-house search practice. Prior to becoming a legal search consultant, Nancy was a litigation attorney in private practice and for a Fortune 500 company. In addition to her legal experience, she served on the Executive Committee at a non-profit organization for five years.

Nancy’s experience as a practicing attorney, together with her attention to detail and her effective communication skills, has enhanced her success in the legal placement industry. She confers with employers in finding candidates well-matched for the positions they are looking to fill. Nancy also endeavors to help candidates pursue opportunities that will best serve their long-term career aspirations. In order to accomplish these goals, she believes that the search process should emphasize a candid exchange of information. She listens to both the candidates and employers in order to meet their unique needs and expectations and readily provides feedback.

Nancy received her B.A degree in History from Northwestern University, and she received her J.D. from Tulane University School of Law, where she was an editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. While in law school, Nancy was a judicial extern to the Honorable Helen G. Berrigan, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.