Lacie Marshall is the Founder and CEO of Onward Recruiting, with over two decades of experience building high-performing legal teams for law firms and legal departments across the US. In partnership with Opus Resourcing, Lacie provides an insider’s perspective on legal talent strategy, helping firms move beyond transactional hiring toward strategic, data-informed, and future-ready workforce planning.
Her expertise is grounded in years spent inside law firms, where she held senior recruiting and talent leadership roles. Today, she uses that experience to bridge the gap between firm leadership’s strategic goals and the practical realities of attorney development and long-term hiring.
Legal Sector Focus
In partnership with Opus Resourcing, Lacie focuses on:
- Strategic Attorney Search: Identifying and placing high-stakes legal talent with an emphasis on “staying power” and cultural alignment.
- Workforce Planning: Partnering with firm leadership to rethink legacy hiring processes and adopt more innovative, technology-forward recruitment models.
- Market Guidance: Providing unvarnished, data-driven counsel to firms and candidates in high-pressure markets.
Professional Background
Before launching Onward, Lacie led talent functions for elite law firms, where she was responsible for hiring strategy and attorney professional development. This “insider” background allows her to see patterns early and ask the questions other recruiters miss. She is widely recognized for her ability to challenge assumptions—not just about candidates, but about how the search process itself should evolve.
Approach
Lacie’s methodology is built on the philosophy of “precision over volume.” She founded Onward to create a partnership that is strategic rather than transactional. Her process is defined by deep listening, a high tolerance for complex challenges, and a commitment to helping firms move away from outdated models toward approaches that are more strategic and future-ready.
Beyond Work
Parent, adventurer, and LEGO enthusiast. Lacie has a high tolerance for altitude and discomfort, having completed three half-Ironmans, skydived, and hiked Machu Picchu. She grew up washing airplanes at a local airport and remains a lifelong fan of meaningful experiences and good wine.
