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Craig Appelbaum

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Managing Director, at Major, Lindsey & Africa
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Craig Appelbaum is a Managing Director at Major, Lindsey & Africa in Los Angeles, focusing on interim legal talent and consulting. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, he began his career as a tax and eDiscovery attorney at firms like Mayer Brown before transitioning into legal recruiting and business development.

Outside of his legal career, Craig is a writer and a stand-up comedian, performing regularly at venues in Los Angeles. He is also a former art gallery owner and has produced a monthly live storytelling comedy show. His writing has been featured in local publications.

Unique fact: While working as a legal professional, he also moonlights as a stand-up comic and has performed at The Comedy Store.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Managing Director,
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Priorities

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Interim Legal Talent
His current role involves connecting companies and law firms with experienced contract attorneys and compliance professionals for interim projects.
eDiscovery Strategy
Has extensive experience as both an eDiscovery staff attorney at Mayer Brown and as a project manager for Special Counsel, advising clients on efficient review strategies.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Managing Director,
Major, Lindsey & Africa
5-2021 - 9-2022
Vice President
Guidepoint
Director of Strategic Solutions
Adams & Martin Group
Business Development Director
Special Counsel
Litigation Attorney
Mayer Brown
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Education
1994 - 1997
J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
1988 - 1992
B.A.
Colby College
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