Michaela Culver

Michaela Culver is a Legal & Executive Recruiter at Turner Brown based in our Midtown Manhattan office, where she serves as a trusted strategic advisor to leading global law firms and high-performing partners, groups, and associates navigating the lateral market. With a rare combination of intellectual rigor, deep integrity, and an approachable, engaging nature, Michaela is regarded as a thoughtful and effective advisor in the market.

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Michaela brings an unmatched command of the market to her work, enabling her to connect firm strategy with partner talent in ways that deliver lasting impact. She works closely with law firm leadership to identify strategic opportunities and build high-value teams, while also guiding partners and groups toward the platforms best suited for their long-term success. Her ability to balance market intelligence with personal insight allows her to counsel attorneys through thoughtful, transformative career moves that align with both professional ambitions and personal goals.

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Prior to her recruiting career, Michaela was an international tax attorney, advising multinational corporations on complex tax planning and structuring. She also managed government contracts and compliance, further broadening her expertise in risk management and strategic execution. This legal foundation gives her a distinctive perspective when advising lateral candidates and firm leadership alike.

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Michaela graduated cum laude with distinction in research from Cornell University, and earned her JD and MBA from Fordham University School of Law. Today, she leverages her academic achievement, legal training, and recruiting expertise to deliver long-term hires and solutions that strengthen law firms and empower attorneys to reach their full potential. Michaela is also an avid skier and a global traveler.