Deverie Hart
Professional Staff
Senior Manager, Lawyer Talent Acquisition
Deverie Hart is a leader in legal talent acquisition, currently overseeing associate and partner recruitment for Davis Wright Tremaine. With over 15 years of specialized experience in legal recruiting and professional development at AmLaw 100 firms, Deverie has honed her ability to attract and secure top-tier legal talent. Her strategic approach is underscored by a strong commitment to lateral integration.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Deverie is an active member of the legal recruiting community. She contributes to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) organization, having been elected to a number of different leadership roles in her career. She has been active in local NALP chapters in Seattle, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles. Deverie is also an active member of the National Association for Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and currently serves on its Law Firm Advisory Committee. Her involvement in all of these organizations reflects her dedication to shaping the future of legal recruitment and fostering a collaborative professional environment.
Deverie's greatest professional fulfillment comes from ensuring that new hires not only transition smoothly into their roles at DWT but also continue to thrive and feel valued long after their initial orientation. She has been quoted and has written about lateral integration for legal recruiting industry publications. Her commitment to maintaining a supportive and engaging workplace culture is a testament to her passion for her work and her unwavering dedication to the success and satisfaction of her colleagues.
Education
- B.A., Humanities, Washington State University, 2000
Memberships & Affiliations
- Bay Area Legal Recruitment Association (BALRA)
- Seattle Area Legal Recruiting Administrators (SALRA)
- Los Angeles Area Legal Recruitment Association (LAALRA)
- Faculty, NALP Newer Professionals' Forum, 2025
- NALSC Law Firm Advisory Board, 2024-2025
- Annual Education Conference Planning Committee, West/Rocky Mountain Region, NALP, 2023
- Past Nominating Committee Member, West/Rocky Mountain Region, NALP
- Past Regional Representative, West/Rocky Mountain Region, NALP
- Past President, Seattle Area Legal Recruiters Association
- Board Secretary, Sawhorse Revolution, 2018-2020
Professional Recognition
- Certified, Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant on Option B: Building Resilience
- Certified, Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant on Option B: Building Resilience
Background
- Director of Legal Recruiting, Foster Garvey (Formerly Garvey Schubert Barer), Seattle, 2017-2019
- Legal Recruitment and Development Regional Manager, K&L Gates, Seattle, 2011-2017
- Attorney Recruiting and Professional Development Administrator, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., 2005-2010
- Recruiting Assistant, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, San Francisco, 2003-2005