Steve founded SSP in 2015 and leads the firm’s unwavering commitment to provide clients, partners and associates with exemplary service and care. For over 20 years, Steve has placed hundreds of attorneys and counseled thousands more. He serves as a trusted adviser to partners, associates and corporate counsel and conducts searches for law firms, boutiques and in-house legal departments throughout the United States.  Steve is also a professional coach, having received his CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach) and ACC designations from The Coaches Training Institute, an International Coach Federation accredited institution. He is a frequent writer and speaker on legal industry topics and is often quoted in legal publications on topics related to recruiting, retention and compensation. Prior to entering the attorney search profession, Steve practiced corporate and intellectual property law in Tampa and Atlanta. He is a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars.