Open To Work
Susan Parker
Dallas-Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Legal and executive search leader with proven expertise in developing business pipelines and driving revenue growth. Partnered with AMLAW 100 firms to recruit top legal talent, enhancing organizational effectiveness. Successfully placed general counsels and legal professionals in Fortune 500 companies. Recognized for building strategic relationships and implementing impactful business development initiatives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
ELR LEGAL SEARCH
Houston & Dallas, TX
09.2021 - Current
- Execute partner recruiting in FinTech, Cybersecurity, and Securities litigation, aligning with strategic practice areas.
- Representative placements:$375K FinTech search and $170K Securities Litigation/Cybersecurity.
- Built a $4M+ business development pipeline with AmLaw 100 firms and candidates.
- $750K 2025 billings with $850K projected in 2026.
- Created and hosted 12-episode ELR Presents podcast showcasing insights from Am Law leaders and Dr. Larry Richard.
- Co-presented the Lateral Integration Toolkit at the 2022 NALP Professional Development Institute.
- Served as panelist with leaders from Skadden Arps and Hunton Andrews Kurth.
Executive Search Consultant
BOYDEN EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Houston & Dallas
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered part-time consulting for strategic in-house legal and executive searches, focusing on financial services, industrial, and energy sectors.
Chief of Staff
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
Global
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Supported executive leadership serving 12,000 employees across eighty countries.
- Led People Strategy: 1,400-person global organization; met team members in twenty-six countries.
- Founded Change Makers, a global volunteer network with participants from fourteen countries.
- Co-developed and delivered global leadership program across NAMER, LATAM, EMEA, and APJC.
- Earned the Michael Dell Award, recognizing performance in the top 1% globally.
Western U.S. Business Development Director & Sr Consultant
JENNIFER BROWN CONSULTING
New York & San Jose
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Closed five new client opportunities generating approximately $1M in annual revenue.
- Supported Cisco, Disney, Google, Meta, Intuit, and other Fortune 500 organizations.
- Delivered executive coaching, recruitment, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Managing Director/Legal Search Consultant
MAJOR, LINDSEY & AFRICA
Houston
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Opened four new corporate client accounts for in-house roles across the energy, financial services, and industrial sectors.
- Led General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Counsel searches generating $700K annually.
Associate Director/Executive Search Consultant
THE ALEXANDER GROUP
Houston
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Recruited Professional Development, Recruiting Directors, CFOs, CAOs for AmLaw 200 law firms.
- Led executive search engagements across legal, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services.
- Clients included: BBVA, Genentech, Novartis, Steptoe LLP, Skadden Arps, Chevron.
National Account Director
SPHERION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Houston and New York
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Generated a $3M Hewlett-Packard consulting engagement -the largest ever for the office.
- Managed approximately $43M in annual revenue generated primarily in Texas, and New York.
- Achieved 140% of quota and earned President's Club.
- Clients included: Texas National Bank, Verizon, Frost Bank and other regional banking institutions.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
Miami University
CIEE – Universidad de Sevilla
SpainCertificate in Design Thinking -
MIT
Certificate in Employee Relations -
Cornell University
Skills
- Executive Search
- Partner Recruiting
- In-House Legal Recruiting
- Business Development
- General Counsel Advisory
- Leadership Development
- Executive Coaching
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Succession Planning
- Client Relationship Management
Thought Leadership
- First non-law firm member of the Professional Development Consortium (PDC).
- Co-presenter with Scott Westfahl, Harvard Law School Executive Education – PDC Austin.
- Co-presented the Lateral Integration Toolkit with Dr. Larry Richard – PDI – Washington, DC.
Education And Executive Development
- B.S., Business Administration, Miami University
- CIEE, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
- Certificate in Design Thinking, MIT
- Certificate in Employee Relations, Cornell University
Core Expertise
- Executive Search
- Partner Recruiting
- In-House Legal Recruiting
- Business Development
- General Counsel Advisory
- Leadership Development
- Executive Coaching
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Succession Planning
- Client Relationship Management
Professional Highlights
- $4M+ current partner practice, business development pipeline
- Annual production growth from $500K to $750K
- $43M national account responsibility and 140% quota attainment
- $3M technology consulting engagement
- Leadership across 80 countries
- Harvard Law School Panelist
- MIT & Cornell executive education
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Executive Search Consultant
BOYDEN EXECUTIVE SEARCH
01.2022 - 01.2025
Managing Director
ELR LEGAL SEARCH
09.2021 - Current
Chief of Staff
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
01.2012 - 01.2022
Western U.S. Business Development Director & Sr Consultant
JENNIFER BROWN CONSULTING
01.2010 - 01.2012
Managing Director/Legal Search Consultant
MAJOR, LINDSEY & AFRICA
01.2008 - 01.2010
Associate Director/Executive Search Consultant
THE ALEXANDER GROUP
01.2006 - 01.2008
National Account Director
SPHERION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
01.2001 - 01.2006
B.S. - Business Administration
Miami University
CIEE – Universidad de Sevilla
Certificate in Design Thinking -
MIT
Certificate in Employee Relations -
Cornell University