MLA Welcomes Mauricio Gonzalez as a Managing Director in the Partner Practice Group in Northern California

Hanover, MD (SEPTEMBER 04, 2024) — Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), the world's leading legal search firm, announced today that Mauricio Gonzalez has joined the firm as a managing director in its Partner Practice Group. Mauricio collaborates with law firms and law firm partners, providing guidance during the lateral process and assisting them in making strategic decisions to drive firm growth and enhance their practices.

“Mauricio truly understands the challenges high-performing partners face and is ready to help them navigate the way forward,” said David Maurer, Executive Director for MLA’s Partner Practice Group. “With his extensive legal experience at elite firms in multiple geographies, he brings invaluable insights for partners at career crossroads, and we are excited to have him as a member of our team.”

Mauricio is a seasoned litigator and regulatory counsel with extensive experience in multiple jurisdictions and industries. He has advised senior management of Fortune 100 companies on complex civil and cross-border matters, as well as led multidisciplinary teams on resolution planning and compliance. He has also worked as a litigation consultant for law firms and served as outside and in-house counsel for various sectors, including financial services, technology and media. Mauricio graduated from Yale University with honors and obtained his J.D. from Cornell Law School, also with honors.

“Throughout my legal career, I had positive experiences working with recruiters, and no one was better than MLA,” explained Mauricio. “MLA reached out just when I was at crossroads. I was ready to use my experience to now help others navigate their own journeys—and as I’ve learned in my short time here, MLA has a proven platform to do just that.”