Kate Reder Sheikh is a Partner in the Associate Practice Group at Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), a leading global legal search firm. Based in San Francisco, she specializes in advising and representing law firm associates and working with firms across Northern California and other key markets to identify and place legal talent. Prior to entering legal recruiting, she practiced law as a litigator for nearly a decade, including handling cases of first impression. She later transitioned into legal recruiting, building a career focused on guiding attorneys through career transitions and advising law firms on associate hiring strategy. She is also a frequent writer and commentator on legal recruiting and the legal market, contributing thought leadership through industry publications and firm platforms.