Kate Reder Sheikh

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Partner at Major, Lindsey & Africa

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Kate Reder Sheikh is a Partner at Major, Lindsey & Africa and has been their #1 associate recruiter globally since 2019. A former litigator and graduate of Wesleyan University, she specializes in the Bay Area and Denver/Boulder legal markets. People who have worked with her often describe her as knowledgeable, kind, professional, and thoughtful.

A San Francisco native and mother of two, Kate is a self-described "fully recovered lawyer. " She is an avid traveler who has visited 27 countries with her husband. For several years, she lived as an expat in both Singapore and London before returning to the Bay Area.

Unique fact: As a child, she wanted to be an architect and a comedian when she grew up.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Risk Tolerant

Objective Evaluator

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Legal Recruiting
As the #1 associate recruiter at a top global firm, she is an expert on legal talent, career transitions for lawyers, and market trends in the Bay Area.
Law Firm Culture
She has written about what defines good law firm culture, focusing on connectivity, humanity, and flexibility as key factors for retaining associate talent.
Diversity in Law
She is an advocate for DE&I in BigLaw, writing about the need for pipeline programs and robust internal strategies to support and retain lawyers of color.

Media Appearances

Kate has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2021
Partner at Major, Lindsey & Africa
7-2017 - 11-2021
Managing Director, Associate Practice Group at Major, Lindsey & Africa
7-2022 - 7-2023
Member @ Chief at Chief
6-2015 - 5-2017
Managing Director / Legal Recruiter at Piper Pritchard
6-2013 - 1-2015
Associate Attorney and Of Counsel at Sucherman Insalaco LLP

Education

BA from Wesleyan University
Education details unavailable from San Francisco University High School

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Exp : 11 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Partner at Major, Lindsey & Africa
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Insights For Selling To Kate

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kate is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kate

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kate move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kate take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kate

Personality Compatibility


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