David Hanks works under the supervision of the Director of Talent Acquisition to support attorney hiring across all of the firm’s offices and practice groups in our national footprint. David helps to facilitate all aspects of legal recruiting including identifying, screening, and presenting attorney candidates; scheduling and facilitating interviews; and performing background checks and other due diligence tasks.

David’s focus is on organizing and executing targeted recruitment campaigns geared toward fulfilling office and practice group needs. He works to creatively and proactively recruit potential candidates using a variety of methods, including internal referrals and leads, online research of targets and prospects, and the use of internet resources such as LinkedIn.

Prior to joining McGlinchey, David worked for a national executive recruiting and talent solutions company to support legal hiring for AmLaw 200 and similarly sized firms. A licensed attorney, he previously worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the Louisiana Department of Justice.