Irene Pokh, Partner
Irene is an expert in every aspect of the recruiting process and has worked with high-level professionals for major corporations, multinational law firms, as well as corporate specialty boutiques across the US and abroad. Irene has placed attorneys in-house and with investment banks, consulting firms as well as Fortune 500 companies and later stage start-ups.
She works with partner-level candidates in helping them realize their maximum career potential. With associates, she work on long-term goals to help them make the right move today to facilitate their ultimate target for the future.
Irene’s long term strategies with more junior candidates include making calculated lateral moves to gain greater hands-on experience in either a more focused area of practice or one with a more general legal scope that leads to partnership opportunities and in-house placements.
When she is not recruiting, Irene works with animal rescue groups in promoting rescue adoptions and positive awareness of Pit Bulls and other breeds.
Direct: 516.263-4974 | Office: 212.583.1441 | irene@lrgcareer.com | LinkedIn
Kathy Chandra, Partner
Kathy Chandra is one of the founding partners of LRG International. Her professional background includes over 20 years of legal recruiting, marketing and management experience. Kathy prides herself on her direct and honest approach and has established long term, trustworthy relationships with her clients over several years. On the client development side, she regularly interacts with the heads of legal practice groups, recruiters, and directors at financial institutions. Kathy has also staffed at the executive level for start-ups and corporations.
Kathy is a natural matchmaker who has a proven record of building long lasting accounts through relationships with an intimate network of clients. Kathy has been able to preserve her relationships by ensuring she matches her client’s demands with the best in the profession. Establishing an effective flow of communication, she clearly defines the needs of her clients and candidates. Kathy works with both associate, partner and executive level professionals.
On the recruitment side, numerous factors need to considered when beginning a job search. Kathy is known to be an engaging, resourceful and an insightful recruiter with an in-depth knowledge of several practices groups in the legal, retail and technology industries. She coaches junior candidates through each phase of the search process focusing early on log-term goals, and polishing their interview skills. Kathy coaches partner level candidates on how to develop long lasting relationships and networks, create business plans, and negotiate offers.
Kathy spends her time volunteering with various organizations in NYC. When relaxing, you can find her with family and close friends. Some of her favorite activities include enjoying small music venues throughout the US, trekking in the Annapurna mountains and a desert safari in Dubai.
Direct: 917.528.0700 | Office: 212.583.1441 | kchandra@lrgcareer.com | LinkedIn