Andrea Hartwell

 

Email: andrea@swanlegal.com

Phone: (415) 730-8033

 

Background

Andrea is a former practicing attorney who is dedicated to the success of her candidates.  Before joining Swan Legal Search in 2014, Andrea practiced law at Seyfarth Shaw and Weintraub Tobin handling complex commercial litigation matters, respectively. Having been on the other side, Andrea understands the demands that attorneys face, and she’s dedicated to finding the right fit for each of her candidates.

“I feel like I'm a matchmaker of sorts — I place attorneys with employers that will help maximize their potential and source the best talent for our clients.”

Andrea takes the time to get to know her candidates and is a guide and mentor throughout the entire process. Having focused on West Coast legal recruiting for over seven years, Andrea leverages her legal market knowledge to position her candidates for success. She considers her candidate's short-term and long-term goals, practice area interests, and desired lifestyle to establish a foundation for her search.

"Andrea was amazing at helping me update my resume, pinpoint what I was looking for in a law firm to meet my work and lifestyle needs, and quickly find an opportunity for me that was a perfect fit. She helped guide me through the interview and offer process, and helped me negotiate a salary that was above my expectations. Andrea’s knowledge of the West coast legal market is unparalleled. She turned what is usually a stressful process into a seamless and comfortable transition." - Associate, Hanson Bridgett

Aside from work, you can find Andrea outdoors - rain or shine - with her kids, spouse, and beloved dog. You can also occasionally find her speaking about the California legal market at her undergraduate alma mater, UC Berkeley, or commenting on legal job trends for the media.

Fun Fact: Andrea’s mom is a twin, and now she has twins! 

Education: UC Davis School of Law, J.D.; UC Berkeley, B.A.

Testimonials

Working with Andrea was seamless. She respected what I was looking for and, equally importantly, what I was not interested in, and only sent me offers that matched my criteria. When she wasn’t sure whether a job opening satisfied one of my requirements, she pointed it out. During the interviewing process with my now new employer, she guided me every step of the way. She was quick to get on the phone and brainstorm the best approach to any question or issue. At the end of the process, we shared a very joyful call when I accepted the offer. I highly recommend Andrea’s personal approach and commitment to her profession and candidates.
- Associate, Nossaman

Andrea was an absolute pleasure to work with in my lateral search for an associate position.  She exhibited an immense knowledge of the industry, a diligent work ethic, and a clever approach in matching my legal background to a suitable place in the market.  I love my new job.  I recommend Andrea to anyone planning to transition as an incredible and invaluable resource.
- Associate, Duane Morris

I am glad I met Andrea at an important moment in my legal career. Andrea was recommended to me by my former client, who told me she had placed a number of successful attorneys at the best firms in the Silicon Valley area. My experience was no different - Andrea captured all great opportunities in the market and helped me choose the best one that suits my needs. I would recommend Andrea to anyone planning their next move.
- Associate, Quinn Emanuel

I am so glad that I contacted Andrea to help me with my legal job search. I was returning to working for a law firm after being in an administrative role for a few years, and Andrea was amazing at helping me update my resume, pinpoint what I was looking for in a law firm to meet my work and lifestyle needs, and quickly find an opportunity for me that was a perfect fit. She helped guide me through the interview and offer process, and helped me negotiate a salary that was above my expectations. Andrea’s knowledge of the West coast legal market is unparalleled. She turned what is usually a stressful process into a seamless and comfortable transition. I cannot recommend working with her enough.
- Associate, Hanson Bridgett

I had the pleasure of working with Andrea Hartwell of Swan Legal Search for an associate attorney position. I highly recommend her and have nothing but good things to say about her. Not only is she organized, smart, and dedicated but she made the process so easy and seamless that it did not feel like I was going through the application process. Andrea definitely took the time to research the market and found many opportunities that aligned well with my goals and interests. Most importantly, I genuinely appreciate the fact that she is very familiar with the top firms in my area. Andrea provided crucial feedback on what to expect for each firm and essentially gave me an advantage when going through the interview process. Overall, I had an amazing experience using Swan Legal Search.
- Associate, ArentFox Schiff

Andrea is such an amazing person to have on your side. She really listens to your wants and needs to find the best matches possible, advocates for you when speaking to potential matches, and lifts you up when you need a good pep talk. At the same time, she is always straight with you and gives solid advice, so you know exactly where you stand and what you need to do. I loved working with Andrea.
- Associate, Woodruff & Smart

I had a tremendous experience working with Andrea to help find the right firm where I could lateral. She was very dedicated to finding the best fit for me and was an amazing resource to answer all the questions I had as well as guide me through the process of finally accepting the offer. I really valued the care and attention that Andrea gave to my job search as I always felt like it was her top priority.
- Associate, Lock Lorde