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Claire DeCampo
Assistant Director, Legal Personnel and Law School Recruiting
Professional Background
Claire DeCampo is a highly accomplished legal recruitment professional with an extensive background in the legal industry. She currently holds the position of Assistant Director of Legal Personnel and Law School Recruiting at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, where she plays a pivotal role in enhancing the firm's recruitment strategies for legal talent. In this position, Claire combines her legal expertise with a keen understanding of human resources, ensuring that Stroock attracts the very best candidates from prestigious law schools and other organizations. Her unique insight into the legal sector enables her to identify and nurture potential talent effectively.
Prior to her current role, Claire served as the Senior Legal Personnel Manager at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, where she was instrumental in developing and implementing recruitment strategies that aligned with the firm’s culture and goals. She started her career with Paul Weiss as a Legal Personnel Manager, where she honed her skills in recruitment and personnel management within a high-paced legal environment.
In addition to her work with prestigious law firms, Claire has also contributed significantly to the financial sector. She held the position of Assistant Vice President at Deutsche Bank, where she focused on talent acquisition and nurturing a workforce capable of adapting to a fast-evolving market. Her role as a Campus Recruiter at Deutsche Bank allowed her to engage directly with emerging talent, fostering relationships with universities and colleges to build a strong pipeline of potential candidates.
Claire has also made her mark in legal recruiting assistant roles, including her time at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Each of these positions has provided her with a strong foundation in legal recruitment, all of which feed into her current expertise in the field. Her earlier experiences include summer associate positions and finance associate roles, giving her a well-rounded view of both the legal and financial dimensions of recruitment.
Education and Achievements
Claire's educational background has played a significant role in shaping her career. She earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the prestigious New York University School of Law, a leading institution renowned for producing some of the most accomplished legal professionals in the nation. Claire's time at NYU Law provided her with a robust legal education that equips her with the analytical skills and legal understanding necessary for her roles in recruitment and personnel management.
Before obtaining her JD, Claire graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. The experiences she gained during her undergraduate studies contributed to her ability to understand diverse perspectives, making her a sensitive and effective leader in recruitment across various sectors.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Claire has received numerous commendations for her contributions to legal recruitment and personnel management. Her strategic vision and dedication to improving recruitment processes have led to enhanced candidate experiences and successful hires in competitive markets.
In her role as Assistant Director at Stroock, she has initiated innovative recruitment campaigns that leverage technology and data analytics, ensuring that the firm remains competitive in attracting top-tier legal talent. Leveraging her extensive network of law schools and legal institutions, Claire works diligently to build relationships that ultimately enhance the reputational standing of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP as an employer of choice in the legal field.
With a combination of extensive legal training, firsthand experience across multiple facets of law firms and corporations, and a strong educational background, Claire DeCampo exemplifies what it means to be a leader in the legal recruiting landscape. Her passion for fostering talent and dedication to her profession will undoubtedly continue to leave a lasting impact on the organizations she serves.
