Katie Dougherty

About Katie Dougherty

I’m the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Nexus Search Group. With years of experience in the recruiting industry, I’ve built my career around one guiding principle: relationships matter. Trust and integrity are at the heart of everything I do, and I take pride in connecting with both candidates and clients in a way that feels genuine and lasting.What excites me most is helping people find the right fit - whether that’s guiding attorneys to their next opportunity or supporting firms in building out exceptional legal teams.As a member of NALSC (National Association of Legal Search Consultants), I hold myself to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

Experience

1. Founder Managing Partner Legal Recruiter

   Nexus Search Group

   Jan 2015 — Present

   We are honest, experienced and passionate entrepreneurs with decades of combined experience in legal industry recruiting. In 2015, we set out on our own to change the way law firms and corporate law teams identify and connect with candidates for open positions. We are, put simply, “people people” who thrive on personal, lasting relationships and a high level of mutual trust with those we serve.

Education

• San Diego State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2012 — 2015

• University of Colorado Boulder

  B.S., Journalism

  2001 — 2005