SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WASHINGTON, DC
LONDON, UK
About.
PLACED is a consultancy that is focused on the full life-cycle of attorney professional development.
PLACED is a recruiting and career management firm for legal professionals located in Washington, DC, San Francisco, and London. Our practitioners have been assisting partners, counsel, associates, and in-house lawyers in the areas of job search and professional development since 1998. We provide our clients with a personalized experience tailored to their individual needs, whether they are experiencing a career transition or seeking to strengthen their day-to-day skills. At PLACED, our approach is informed by extensive experience in professional development and career management. We have a particular commitment to coaching women to support them in strengthening their practices and helping them advance into leadership roles.
Evan Anderson
Chief Executive Officer
Education
-M.S. in Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
-Post-Master's Certificate in Organizational Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
-Diploma in Coaching, University of Cambridge
Certifications
-MBTI Step I
-MBTI Step II
-Strong Interest Inventory
-CCL 360 Feedback
Evan Anderson is Founder and CEO of PLACED and possesses more than 25 years of experience working in the legal sector as a recruiter, career & outplacement counselor, and consultant. He founded PLACED with the vision of providing a mix of bespoke professional development services for busy professionals. His clients include law firm groups, partners, counsel, associates, and in-house legal teams and professionals. His counseling and coaching training and experience combined with his recruiting experience help him provide his clients with a unique perspective on (and attention to) organizational culture and candidate fit.
Prior to founding PLACED, Evan served as Managing Director of the Washington, DC & San Francisco offices an international legal search firm where he launched the firm’s Diversity Practice and was responsible for placing candidates in major and minor markets in the East & West Coast regions. Prior to this, Evan worked as a career counselor, coach, and law firm management consultant for Shannon & Manch, LLP in Washington, DC. He provided career and outplacement counseling to attorneys all over the country and guided them in making decisions about law firms best suited to their skill, experience, personality, and long-term goals. He also provided consulting services to law firms in the areas of talent retention, team building, and recruiting.
Evan began his work in the legal profession at the age of seventeen working in the Antitrust Division of the Florida Attorney General’s Office. He subsequently served as a policy advisor to two of Florida’s governors and one Cabinet Member.
Evan was born in Key West, Florida and was raised in Key West and Tallahassee, Florida. He attended Florida State University, graduating with a B.A in Humanities and a minor in Political Science. Evan earned his Master’s in Counseling and Post Master’s Certificate in Organizational Counseling from the Johns Hopkins University where he served as President of the Johns Hopkins Counseling Honor Society. While studying at Johns Hopkins, Evan worked for The Washington Post where he received the Publisher’s Award for Business Excellence. Evan also possesses a Diploma in Coaching from The University of Cambridge.
Evan splits his time between the San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, and London offices of PLACED. He can be reached by email at evan@placedlegal.com or via phone at 415-322-8168 or 202-236-8696.