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BCG ATTORNEY SEARCH, INC.
417 Tasso St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tel: (650) 940-9300
Toll-Free: (800) 214-1557
Juris Doctor, University of California, Davis, King Hall School of Law
MSN, Yale University
BSN, Case Western Reserve University, Bolton School of Nursing
BS, Animal Science and Agrarian Studies, University of California, Davis
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Deborah Acker is the managing director of BCG's Palo Alto, CA, office and places attorneys throughout the western states, with a focus on the Bay Area. Deborah earned her J.D. from the University of California, Davis, and externed at the United States District Court, Eastern District of California. After emphasizing intellectual property, health law, and technology transactions in law school, Deborah went on to an associate position at the well-respected IP firm, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP. As a registered patent attorney, she prosecuted patents in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and mechanical fields. Deborah also was one of the primary litigators in a three-year ongoing patent infringement case in the Central District of California. In addition, she participated in opinion work and portfolio management for a number of international clients. While at Finnegan, she mentored summer associates and new associates and actively participated in the firm's recruiting efforts, on both the associate and partner level.
Prior to returning to law school, Deborah worked for 20 years as a certified nurse-midwife in academic teaching hospitals. In addition to functioning as a clinician for diverse populations of families, Deborah assumed clinical teaching roles, instructing and precepting residents, interns, medical students, and nursing students.
As an experienced mentor who has successfully transitioned through major career changes herself, Deborah brings a broad perspective to her work with candidates at BCG. She has a passion for helping people find their professional niches and an intuitive ability to "see" the person behind the resume. With an emphasis on coaching, organization, and detail, she supports clients through every step of transitioning to new law firms. Her goal is achieving long-term satisfying placements for all involved.
Debbie has successfully placed candidates at all levels in AmLaw 100 law firms in, Northern California, Southern California, and the Pacific Northwest. She also enjoys placing qualified candidates within niche practices, or within smaller firms.
Hiring managers at law firms recognize Deborah's in-depth knowledge of the legal market and seek her assistance in their searches for highly-qualified attorneys, both partners and associates. She handles national and international searches and understands s the subtle nuances relating to experience and management issues in a variety of practice areas.
Deborah's background and interests give her additional focus in certain areas. Having spent four years in a top-flight intellectual property law firm in the Silicon Valley, Deborah is particularly well versed in the personalities and practice groups involved in intellectual property. She has also worked extensively with corporate, finance, commercial litigation, real estate, immigration, environmental and labor and employment placements.
She enjoys counseling and placing mature professionals who are coming to the law as a second career. Deborah can provide the advice and experience to help these individuals focus their goals, understand the realities of the legal profession, and embrace a strategy of career change that is expedient and cost-effective.
Deborah also has a strong interest in women's professional issues within the law. She participates in a network of influential women attorneys in the Bay Area and enjoys advising candidates and law firms regarding factors that promote the success of women in the law.
Working as a recruiter for BCG provides the perfect opportunity to help individuals achieve their personal and professional goals.
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From a firm who hired a candidate Debbie represented: "We recently saw a candidate referred to us by Debbie Acker of your Palo Alto office . . . [H]er cover letter for this candidate was the best [our Hiring Partner] had read in his position as our Hiring Partner. This is indeed high praise . . . Praise is given only for superlative effort."
From a letter written to Debbie by an attorney she placed in a law firm: "You were very kind to me when I was in the midst of feeling nothing good would ever come my way. This is just a note to thank you once more and let you know a greet opportunity came my way and I have been here since."
From a posting on Greedy Associates: "As someone who recently lateraled (2 months ago) to one of the Big 3 from a mid-sized firm, I would highly recommend using a recruiter. I used BCG and within 6 weeks of signing up with them, I had two job offers from Biglaw. I think I got very lucky with my recruiter, Debbie Acker, who was extremely attentive and extremely well connected. I could not have imagined a better experience."
I want to thank Debbie Acker for her excellent work in helping me find a job. She worked diligently and efficiently. She obtained an interview opportunity for me in just two weeks. In addition, her professional suggestions and attitude helped me conduct myself properly in the job hunt. After working with her, I knew she was the best recruiter I have ever met and worked with. I want to show my appreciation to your company and to Debbie. I will also continue to use your firm since you really do have the best and most result oriented recruiters.
Thank you so much! I understand it must have been a lot of work for you due to the scope of the submission and the very fact that I have already been submitted to quite a few places. I really appreciate what you have done for me. So far you are one of the best recruiters that I have ever worked with, both in terms of efficiency and attendance to details.
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