Keisha Vaughn

Keisha Vaughn is an accomplished executive who places top-tier talent in high-performing organizations, including the world’s leading law firms. Keisha specializes in law firm partner placements, working closely with partners seeking lateral opportunities and law firm clients executing confidential searches. With extensive experience across regulatory, transactional, and litigation practices, she provides tailored solutions that align top talent with the strategic needs of leading law firms.

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Keisha is a trusted strategic advisor to law firms, helping them navigate key transitions, including group lift-outs and partner recruitment. With a focus on aligning top legal talent with firm needs, her expertise in executive search, organizational development, and leadership coaching has consistently led to stronger teams, improved retention, and overall organizational success.

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Throughout her career, Keisha has worked with major organizations such as Foote, Cone & Belding/Interpublic Group, JP Morgan Chase, Miller Publishing, and Lehman Brothers. As a senior HR executive at Interpublic Group, she spearheaded initiatives that enhanced workforce effectiveness and contributed to securing significant new business contracts. Her leadership has been recognized with industry accolades, including the American Advertising Federation’s Mosaic Award and The Network Journal’s 25 Influential Black Women in Business Award.

Through her consultancy, Keisha Vaughn & Associates, LLC, Keisha provided strategic HR and organizational solutions to corporations, non-profits, and community-focused organizations. 

A dynamic speaker and mentor, Keisha is deeply committed to leadership development, education, and professional growth initiatives. She has collaborated with universities, mentorship programs, and leadership development initiatives to expand opportunities for professionals at all levels.

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Whether identifying top legal talent to drive law firm growth, optimizing partner and practice group structures, or guiding firms through complex lateral hiring strategies, Keisha brings a pragmatic, results-driven approach to every engagement. Her deep understanding of strategy, coupled with her commitment to aligning talent strategy with business objectives, makes her a trusted advisor for law firms looking to build high-performing teams and secure long-term success.

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Keisha holds a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science and the Arts; and she is a Master of Arts candidate in Organization Development at Columbia University, Teacher’s College.