JAMESON GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Founder
- President
- Principal
- Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Partner Recruiter
John Jameson is the principal and founder of The Jameson Group. He is recognized as one of the leading authorities on legal recruiting and attorney compensation.
John provides straightforward and honest insight and counsel to his clients. He is highly regarded for his interpersonal communication skills and attention to details. As a former practicing attorney, he well understands the needs and requirements of both the hiring firm and the partner or shareholder candidate. For over three decades, John has developed his recruiting expertise through his extensive and close working relationships with national, regional and local law firms.
Prior to founding The Jameson Group in 1987, John was a practicing attorney with Stroock & Stroock & Lavan where he specialized in financial institutions, corporate securities, real estate and workout law in Los Angeles. He received both his J.D. and M.B.A. from USC in 1981 and a B.S. with honors in Business Administration from UC Berkeley in 1978.
In addition to recruiting, John is very active in philanthropic and community activities. Among his many activities, John has served as the Chair and is currently serving as the Vice-Chair and head of the Building Committee of Maple Counseling, he has served as the President of Hillcrest Country Club, he has served as Chair of the Legal Services (Attorneys) Division of the United Jewish Fund of Los Angeles, and he has served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Beverly Hills Education Foundation. He has also coached children's soccer and basketball.
Kristin L. Jameson is Chief Operating Officer of The Jameson Group. She oversees the firm's marketing and promotional efforts and handles the day-to-day operations of the company.
An experienced litigator, Ms. Jameson practiced law for over 16 years prior to joining The Jameson Group. Kristin started her legal career at Graham & James where she specialized in civil litigation, eventually moving to Bird, Marella, Boxer & Wolpert, where she specialized in white-collar criminal law.
Ms. Jameson received her Juris Doctor from USC in 1980. As a finalist in the Hale Moot Court Competition, she argued before the Honorable Chief Justice William Rehnquist of the United States Supreme Court. She graduated magna cum laude from San Diego State University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, speech communication and drama.
Job Titles:
- Digital Marketing & Media Coordinator
Matthew Jameson works in a multi-faceted role at The Jameson Group in the recruitment. digital marketing, media, and promotional areas.
As the Digital Marketing & Media Coordinator for The Jameson Group, Matt analyzes and coordinates The Jameson Group's marketing efforts and online presence to help increase awareness, create interest and help install brand loyalty. With his education and background in digital advertising, Matt brings a wealth of analytical expertise and experience to The Jameson Group's marketing and recruitment. He graduated from New York University in 2013 with a degree in marketing.