Navigate Legal

Navigate Legal Search collaborates with attorneys, law firms and legal departments on thoughtful hiring matters, ranging from Chicago-based searches to specialised and difficult-to-fill legal placements nationwide. The company's approach emphasises long-term relationships, market insight and thoughtful guidance throughout the hiring process. They work with attorneys confidentially and strategically as they navigate long-term career decisions, whether actively exploring opportunities or simply seeking market insight.

Christopher Bruce White is principal of Navigate Legal Search. As a former practising attorney, Chris uses his first-hand legal experience to effectively conduct legal searches across numerous practice areas. He began his career in 2007 at Drinker Biddle and Reath, a large international law firm, where he handled corporate and securities matters. He later practised at Pedersen and Houpt, a mid-sized firm located in Chicago. Chris graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 2007 and obtained his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan's Steven M. Ross School of Business in 2004.

Chris has placed attorneys in many different practice areas including litigation, real estate, corporate and M&A, securities, labour and employment, tax, healthcare, trust and estates, environmental and intellectual property at a wide range of law firms and companies. Whilst based in Chicago, he has placed attorneys across the United States. The company's approach emphasises navigating the recruitment process effectively and the right way, leading with empathy, being responsive and understanding individual needs.