The Lawt

The Lawt is a legal recruitment and growth strategy company founded by Katie McMahan that specialises in connecting law firms with exceptional legal talent and supporting attorneys in finding roles that align with their professional values and career aspirations. Since 2022, the company has donated more than $35,000 to nonprofit organisations, reflecting a recruiting practice guided by purpose and impact beyond individual placements. The Lawt operates as more than a traditional recruitment service, functioning as a growing community of purpose-driven legal professionals committed to making a lasting impact on the legal industry.

The Lawt specialises exclusively in legal recruitment, serving law firms seeking to fill various roles from associate positions through partner-level placements. The company provides targeted recruitment services for legal teams of all sizes, from mid-size firms to larger practices, with particular expertise in lateral partner moves and succession planning. Additionally, The Lawt offers culture consulting services to help law firms define shared values and inspire purpose within their teams, as well as succession planning and merger and acquisition transition support for firms scaling their operations or planning exits.

Based in Denver, The Lawt serves legal professionals and law firms across the United States through direct relationships and community engagement. Clients choose The Lawt for its commitment to cultural fit over transactional placements, personalised candidate matching, and strategic guidance on long-term growth. The company's approach emphasises that meaningful professional development and sustainable growth occur when work is purpose-driven, and The Lawt facilitates this alignment between individual attorneys, legal teams, and organisations that share core values and vision for the future of legal practice.