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 two
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 President and the Chairman of
Admissions of Hillcrest Country Club; as
Chair of the Legal Services Division of the
United Jewish Fund; and as a member of the
Executive Committee of the Beverly Hills
Education Foundation. He has also coached
children’s soccer and basketball.
