Joseph Mazzola is the founder of M Law Advisors, a boutique legal recruiting firm based in Dallas, specializing in placing attorneys at all levels—including associates, counsel, and partners—at top law firms nationwide. After using other recruiting platforms, he turned to SurePoint Legal Insights (formerly Leopard Solutions) on the recommendation of a trusted contact.
In his first quarter using Legal Insights, Joseph experienced a 4x increase in placements compared to the previous year.
The Challenge
Before adopting Legal Insights, Joseph relied on a combination of another recruiting platform and spreadsheet-based systems to manage candidate searches. While functional, these methods lacked the depth and precision needed to scale effectively.
He also recognized a broader industry problem. Traditional approaches often relied on mass outreach and vague targeting, leading to low engagement and missed opportunities. Joseph found this approach inefficient and counterproductive.
“We were spending too much time on candidates that weren’t the right fit… That kind of inefficiency costs both us and the candidate—missed time, missed opportunities, and sometimes even missed trust.”
He also struggled with limited data. “Without the right data, you risk making the wrong ask,” Joseph said. “And when you’re not an attorney, it’s easy to miss critical details that undermine your credibility.”
The Solution: Precision Recruiting with Legal Insights
Joseph discovered Legal Insights through a client referral and immediately saw the difference. From the Leopard List to Firmscape and Leopard BI’s competitor match tool, he gained access to a deep well of structured, searchable data that transformed his recruiting strategy.
“The specificity is incredible. Instead of vague practice areas, I can drill down to exactly what the client needs—by geography, specialty, or even profit per partner. I know every email I send is relevant.”
The Results: 4x Placement Increase and Scalable Growth
In just one quarter, Joseph achieved four times the placement volume compared to the entire previous year—an early sign of the efficiency and impact Legal Insights brought to his process.
“It’s enabling me to grow without hiring a bunch of people to sit around. With the right tools, I can duplicate my process and ramp up as needed.”
Favorite Tools and Features
- Leopard List: Delivers comprehensive data on top attorneys, allowing recruiters like Joseph to be highly specific in their searches
- Firmscape + Leopard BI: Competitive firm comparisons and benchmarking
- Advanced Filtering & Comparison Tools: Match candidates to firms using practice-area specifics, firm benchmarks, and market insights
- Support & Onboarding: “The support team is incredible—responsive, helpful, and fast.”
Advice to Other Recruiters
For Joseph, the difference comes down to precision and time. With Legal Insights, he spends less time chasing the wrong candidates and more time closing the right deals.
“You can’t put a price on data. Legal Insights pays for itself in time saved and deals closed. If you want to compete at a high level, this is the software you need.”
He’s confident that firms leveraging this kind of insight will outperform those sticking to outdated methods. “Some firms may choose to stick with the status quo—and honestly, that just leaves more opportunity for us.”
About M Law Advisors
M Law Advisors is a legal recruiting firm that focuses on precision and efficiency in attorney placement. The firm partners closely with Am Law 200 and boutique firms, using direct insight into hiring needs to match candidates with opportunities that align by practice area, geography, and firm growth strategy. Their data-driven approach enables targeted outreach and a reduced time-to-placement.
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