Client Success Stories

Gabriel Duchesne

We were looking to hire a General Counsel and reached out to Mike.  ZSA is a well-recognized firm working in several Canadian provinces.  I made no effort!  I just asked the ZSA Montreal Office and Mike (Vancouver Office) called me back!  My experience working with Mike was excellent.  He was very proactive; the candidates provided

General Counsel | VINCI Construction Canada

Harvey Garman

I’ve known and worked with Christopher over the years and have found him to be extremely knowledgeable with a knack for identifying legal talent and ensuring recruitment objectives are met and exceeded. Christopher takes the time to understand our business, and he executes his recruitment activities accordingly. He has a keen understanding of the local

General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | KPMG Delivery Network

David Bell

I reached out to ZSA upon recommendation.  My experience with Mike was excellent.  He got on the assignment right away; he brought forth strong candidates; and had great communication.  Mike also brought a strong knowledge of the field to the hiring process.  I have used other recruiters in the past and ZSA fares very well. 

President | Jim Pattison Developments

Director & Legal Counsel

We were hiring for a legal counsel position. Prior to engaging ZSA, we ran our own search and found some good candidates but they just didn’t work out. We turned to ZSA to provide a smaller but better qualified group of candidates so we could move quickly on filling the position. Our experience with Jason

Investment Company

Partner

As a partner, we were having considerable difficulty filling a gap in our talent roster.  Knowing that we are in a specialized practice area, it became readily apparent that the search was going to be difficult – but we did not realize how difficult it would be to find someone with the appropriate skill-set and

Law firm

Jonathan Keslassy

We were looking to hire a litigation associate and engaged ZSA because Orit is the best at what she does! Prior to reaching out we had ran a couple of general public postings. She was excellent to work with – you don’t need me to tell you that Orit is the best in the business.

Keslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP

COO

We were hiring for a mid-level tax associate and dealt with Amrit. Initially, we attempted to find someone using the lawyers’ informal network. When this did not produce any results, we reached out to ZSA. We had an excellent experience with Amrit and she was able to identify a potential candidate and kept us in

Law firm

Talent Management

I worked with Warren to hire a  Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel.  We engaged ZSA because we had worked with ZSA before with great results. We did not make any attempts to recruit as this was an urgent need.  Working with Warren was excellent and I appreciated the constant communication, clarity and transparency.  I

Government agency

Senior Director, Professional Development

I engaged ZSA because of their strong candidates and professional approach.  My experience with Mike was excellent.  He was always very responsive and easy to deal with.  He finds us excellent candidates and knows the calibre of people we are looking for.  His easy going nature; his appropriate follow ups; and, updates on where candidates

Law firm

Executive Chair

I was referred by a colleague at a firm in Montreal.   My experience working with Warren was excellent as he is very active and widely known; and, he is available and a quick study on our needs.  What I found particularly valuable and helpful was access to candidates.  I have used other recruiters in the

Construction Company

General Counsel

I was hiring for an Associate General Counsel, (Transactions). I engaged ZSA because of a pre-existing relationship and strong reputation of the firm. We posted the role using our internal HR team first (as required by internal policy). My experience was excellent. Christopher and Althea were very communicative; they kept me up to date on

Accounting Organization

Sandra Zisckind

I am the Managing Partner at Diamond & Diamond and dealt with Orit Sinai for her assistance in recruiting junior lawyers across Canada. Dealing with Orit was excellent and she had very quick response time with ease of scheduling with potential candidates. Of particular value was the knowledge she had on the applicants work history.

Managing Partner | Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP

Director of Legal Affairs

I reached out to ZSA as we have used them in the past and we were looking to hire a paralegal. Our experience with Kareyn was excellent. She was very helpful in finding the right person (notwithstanding there were specific parameters) which she was good about following up and was engaged. I have not used

Chemical Industry Company

Adrian Nicolini

I am the Founding/Managing Director of Nicolini Law Group and we were looking to hire a WSIB Paralegal. Dealing with Kareyn was excellent. She was very professional; she was prompt; and she provided a good range of options in short notice. We have used other staffing companies previously and ZSA compares very well. We would

Nicolini Law Group | Founding / Managing Lawyer

VP, Associate General Counsel – Litigation

We engaged ZSA and dealt with Orit to assist with recruiting litigation counsel. Other than informal outreach to contacts and law firm partners, we did not make any recruitment efforts before contacting ZSA. Our experience with Orit was excellent. She is communicative, persuasive, personable, and extremely knowledgeable of recruitment trends and candidate expectations. Orit was

Financial Consultant

Carrie Zettel

We needed to fill a Senior VP, Asset Management role and contacted ZSA due to their reputation for this type of search. Once we upgraded our search and started to work with Warren and his team the service was fantastic. Warren has a very good understanding not only of the position we were seeking but

Senior Vice President, Asset Management | Northam Realty Advisors

Associate

We engaged ZSA as, historically, they have provided the best service and candidates. Our experience with Travis was excellent.  He was extremely responsive from engagement and worked tirelessly for us. We found great value in his candor, experience and relationship building, and he will be our “go to” going forward. We have used other recruiters

Law firm

Legal Executive Assistant

We have requested ZSA’s assistance previously for multiple roles within our legal department and have not been disappointed. We dealt with Kareyn who was excellent; and she was very responsive and attentive to our needs. Having Kareyn respond within the hour (sometimes minutes) was extremely valuable. Once we decided upon a candidate, we were able

Food & Support Services Company

Associate Lawyer

I was placed as an Associate Lawyer and responded to a post in the OR’s. I dealt with Orit who was extremely helpful and insightful into the hiring process. She was a pleasure to work with and it was an excellent experience.

Associate Lawyer

I was placed as an associate lawyer. I spoke with Travis when I completed my articles, as I wanted to make a move from London to the Toronto market. I recall finding his profile on LinkedIn and dealing with Travis was excellent. He was communicative and transparent; he was always willing to take a call;

COO

Our experience working with Travis was excellent. We have used many recruiters in the past and would use the services of ZSA again.

Carl DeLuca

We were looking to hire a Legal Director, Corporate/Securities, and I engaged ZSA based on my prior relationship with Warren, as he has helped me out with a number of hiring mandates over the years. My experience with him was excellent. Warren is a fixture in the Toronto legal market, and his personal network, combined

VP Legal

We were looking to hire an Associate Counsel, and I dealt with Orit. I have known of and worked with ZSA in the past. I had promised Orit that if anything came up, she would be the first person I would call. The opportunity became available to use your services, so here we are. My

Associate

I was placed as an associate, and my dealings with Warren were excellent. Warren was professional, congenial and very responsive to all my inquiries and played an important role in facilitating communications between myself and the target firm. Warren’s connections to the legal industry were valuable. Although I have not used other recruiters in the

Senior Technical Recruiter

We were looking to fill a Senior Technical Recruiter role and needed someone with a network of legal professionals. We had worked on the position by posting it and searching for candidates, but we weren’t able to find the right candidate. We also needed someone to concentrate on our position as we wanted a relatively

Janet Bray

We reached out to ZSA initially as the roles we needed to fill were unique and senior in our organization. Orit and the team were great partners and were proactive, responsive and truly engaged.  They provided superior screening that matched our tangible and intangible criteria and provided helpful insight and counsel throughout the process which

Director Talent Acquisition and Development

We engaged ZSA because of the positive feedback in the market. Our experience with Orit was excellent in that she was responsive, efficient, listened to our needs, and put forward high quality candidates. Orit was also extremely helpful in sharing her insights regarding the Toronto market as it related to compensation and benefits and, as

Laurence Sellyn

ZSA is our preferred choice of legal recruiting partner. I have always found them enormously responsive, thorough and pragmatic. ZSA recruiters have a keen understanding of our business and are very diligent in their efforts to understand our hiring needs. This shows in the quality and suitability of the candidates that they present to us

Business advisor, Corporate director and former CFO and Chief Administrative Officer of Gildan Activewear

Mike Richards

Warren was responsive and attentive while handling our search in an area difficult to recruit in, and was able to successfully deliver a top notch candidate. We regularly use ZSA for our recruitment needs, and will continue to do so in the future.

DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

Kevin Dane

Wildeboer and ZSA have a long history together. We contacted ZSA because Warren has familiarity with our needs and had a connection with a top candidate. We have used other recruiters in the past and our experience with ZSA has been excellent. Warren had timely responses, good advice and obviously a good rapport/trust with the

Wildeboer Dellelce

Anonymous

Warren Bongard handled our search for an Employment and Pensions Counsel. We engaged ZSA because we have a longstanding relationship and have always been pleased with the results, professionalism and cost. Warren provided us with a good selection of candidates and a trusted view of their strengths, weaknesses and fit to us. We will continue

Stu Miller

ZSA is the leader in legal recruitment and they have the best candidates. They were also able to meet our insanely tight timeline. Of particular value is ZSA’s organization throughout the recruitment process, including coordination with candidates, and assistance/advice when making the final deal with the preferred candidate. ZSA is exponentially better compared to other

Senior Vice President, Financial Operations | SkyPower

Paul Stoyan

Having known Warren for many years, we engaged ZSA because of their reputation for excellence, and they did not disappoint. Warren was extremely well-informed about the candidates, and honest about their capabilities. What we found very valuable was Warren’s solid understanding of our firm’s needs and his honesty and integrity in advancing particular candidates to

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Winn Oughtred

Throughout our seven-year history with ZSA, they have proven a valuable partner time and again. In particular, I am pleased with the excellent service we receive from Warren Bongard, Christopher Sweeney and others at ZSA. Their dedication to our relationship is impressive, their knowledge of the Canadian legal scene is excellent and the candidates they

Former Managing Partner | Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Patti MacDonald

Working with Travis was excellent! He was very responsive, forthright, and pleasant to deal with. Travis was candid with both me and the candidate about the role, and the candidate’s fitness for the role. He also appeared to be quite helpful with the candidate as he weighed his options and worked through his decision process.

Gowling WLG

Simon A. Fish

ZSA is our preferred choice of legal recruiting partner. I have always found them enormously responsive, thorough and pragmatic. ZSA recruiters have a keen understanding of our business and are very diligent in their efforts to understand our hiring needs. This shows in the quality and suitability of the candidates that they present to us

Executive Vice President & General Counsel | BMO Financial Group

Anne Lopes

We were hiring a senior lease administrator. We engaged ZSA because we knew they had the legal expertise. We obtained 3 other recruiters before contacting ZSA and they were excellent compared to past recruiters. Our experience with them was excellent and we would absolutely use ZSA’s services again!

Allied Properties REIT

Michelle Simard

I had established a relationship with a ZSA consultant from a previous hire and wanted to continue with great service and candidates, which I hired again from ZSA. They were very quick to respond, very responsive and answered all of my questions. In addition, they tried to find candidates that suited my needs. I have

Formerly at Krylov & Company

Doug Mitchell

Dominique was able to understand our firm and our needs well beyond the specific mandate that we hired her for. She was able to spot an unforeseen opportunity and turn it into a perfect fit for our firm and the candidate. Dominique’s knowledge of the industry and the community greatly enhance the chances of a

Partner, Irving Mitchell Kalichman

Stéphane Leduc

I was hired in an In-house Legal position in the Financing and Capital Markets group. I contacted ZSA after seeing an ad for the position in the Ontario Reports. Overall, my experience in working with ZSA was very good! They were very personable and always available. They kept me in the loop in terms of

Marnie Stariha

After researching multiple firms in order to source a General Counsel, we chose ZSA based on their local presence. Working with Mike was an excellent experience – he was able to stay on top of things the whole way through and presented excellent candidates that fit our criteria. Mike really understood the fit with our

Conwest Contracting

Jared Dykler

It was an excellent experience working with Orit! She was easy to work with and delivered results. I would definitely use the services of ZSA again in the future.

Talent Acquisition | Export Development Canada

David Share

We needed a lawyer in Alberta for our expanding practice and the assignment was quite unique. Online posting on LinkedIn didn’t produce many results, so we reached out to ZSA. Amrit was attentive and understood the needs. She was up front that it was challenging to find applicants, but she kept at it. Ultimately I

President | Share Lawyers

Christina Costy

Excellent service! I highly recommend using ZSA. It made the process of finding the ideal candidate easy and efficient. Very much appreciated the level of responsiveness and truly being treated as a valued customer.

Mark Shapiro

We engaged ZSA looking to support the ongoing lateral growth of our firm. Warren was excellent, as he was able to identify and recruit strong candidates in a short order. Over the years, ZSA has been a strong partner in our firm’s growth. I have used other recruiters in the past, and ZSA compares favourably.

Partner and Canadian Litigation Practice Group Chair | Dickinson Wright LLP

Stacy Brown

Warren handled our search for a Senior VP and General Counsel. I engaged ZSA due to their specialization in legal affairs. Working was Warren was really good – especially with the sourcing and screening process. I would definitely use the services of ZSA again!

Livingston International Inc.

Eric Notkin

Warren handled our search for an Employment Law lawyer. Our search needed to be confidential and although we reached out within our external counsel network, we could not find a suitable candidate. Working with Warren was excellent. He was very responsive and only qualified candidates were brought forward who were high quality and well screened.

CGI Inc.

Eli Cranley

I dealt with Warren Bongard and Orit Sinai at ZSA because of their stellar reputation and access to a broad net of candidates. Working with them was excellent – as good as can be due to their expedient service which resulted in getting a great new hire.  They brought tremendous value to the hiring process

Senior Legal Counsel | Canerector Inc.

Lori Posluns, LL.B., MBA

Over the years I have given Dominique some very challenging mandates to find me the perfect candidate. She has always come through and found me some gems! There is no question that she should be the go to for recruiting!

Chief Legal Officer

Howard Levitt

My experience with Christopher was excellent – he understood our needs and was creative and responsive in devising solutions, really went above and beyond. I had used a recruiter once previously, but ZSA was superior by far, and I would use their services again.

Levitt LLP

Me Arthur J. Wechsler

Dear Me Tardif, On behalf of the team at Kugler Kandestin, I wanted to thank you for recently finding us what appears to be an excellent young new lawyer to join our law firm. As you know, because of the growing needs of our firm, we have contacted your company several times over the last

Greg Tereposky

We reached out to ZSA because of its known expertise in the legal field. Our experience working with Travis was exceptional. He did all of the work and we simply had to pick from a roster of excellent candidates. We are very very happy with our pick. Travis’ ability to find good candidates and do

Partner | Tereposky & DeRose LLP

Robert L. Colson

We were hiring for an associate lawyer position and reached out to ZSA because of our past experience, their reputation, and they don’t send me unqualified candidates. Working with Warren was excellent in that I was only referred candidates who met the criteria I was looking for. There were no efforts to “sell’ me on

Partner | Teplitsky, Colson LLP

Claudia Fleischer

We had been recruiting for this position for over three months with no success when we decided to contact several recruiters. We approached ZSA and Mike was willing to work with us and give us the right support and feedback during the hiring process.  Dealing with Mike was excellent and his experience and negotiation skills

Caron & Partners

Maryam Zargar

Mike had stayed in touch with us and became aware of our need to hire a junior associate. Working with Mike was excellent. He was efficient, communicated clearly and understood our firm’s unique culture and requirements. What I found particularly helpful in the process was Mike’s facilitating discussions with the candidates. We have used other

Managing Partner | Zargar Lawyers

Blair Lill

I engaged Warren Bongard of ZSA as colleagues spoke highly of him from previous engagements. Working with Warren was excellent.  He is professional, flexible, and has been effective for us. What I found to be of value in the hiring process was the high quality candidates, greater volume of candidates, and it was all well coordinated. Warren’s

Chief Operating Officer | Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Barbara McNab

We were looking to hire an office manager and had posted on a CBA job board. Working with Mike was excellent. Not only was he quick to respond but if we needed additional information, he was on it right away. We valued the quality candidates he brought to the hiring process. We will use ZSA

Synergy Business Lawyers

Daniel Lublin

I reached out to ZSA as we needed to hire a partner for our firm. I dealt with Warren Bongard who is always great to work with and was helpful at discussing the compensation to offer and suggested terms with the candidate. What was particularly helpful was the feedback Warren gave on timing; the compensation

Partner | Whitten & Lublin

Patricia North

I reached out to ZSA for lawyer recruitment. Working with Christopher Sweeney was excellent. He is the consummate professional and our lawyer hire is working out swimmingly. Christopher’s depth and breath of experience is unparalleled in the industry, making my work easy and the match virtually guaranteed to be a good fit. I have used

Partner | LSCS Law

Tamie Dolny

I had seen Travis on my LinkedIn home page and he was one of the initial recruiters who I reached out to when I was searching for a new opportunity. I called three recruiters in total but ended up going with Travis. Dealing with Travis was excellent. The support that he gave me during the

Associate Lawyer | Aird & Berlis LLP

Dominique Bensadoun

Aimia was in search of a Chief Legal Officer; ZSA and Dominique came highly recommended. Dominique guided us through the process and provided great insights starting with the job description and ending with the perfect hire. She understood our needs and translated them into excellent candidates for our leadership team to meet. In addition, her

General Manager, Talent & Culture and Total Rewards | Aimia

Delia Cristea

Dominique is an amazing recruiter: creative, relentless, with a great understanding of the client’s business and needs, and extremely responsive. She was supportive and friendly through every stage of the process. She has helped us fill a legal position in a very short period of time and that, during a challenging recruitment market. She was

Partner, General Counsel and Secretary │ Power Sustainable

Nathalie Clark

I engaged ZSA because of my previous experience with them. Dealing with Warren Bongard was excellent. He was responsive and is very knowledgeable of the legal industry and its talent. Warren is one of the best and so is ZSA. I found value in the level of candidate matches to role and expectations. I have

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | Computershare Canada

Frank Reda

I reached out to ZSA as I was very familiar with Orit’s capabilities and connections in the industry and was confident she would be able to fill the vacancy. Orit was key to finding the right person for Gallagher and she made the process so easy. She knew my personality and took the time to

Chief Legal & Compliance Officer | Gallagher Canada

Etienne Davis

We needed assistance with a search for an Internal General Counsel and no previous efforts had been made before contacting ZSA.  I dealt with Travis Usher and my experience was excellent. Travis was very communicative and efficient. Time was a factor and we managed to fill the position after only a few weeks.  Travis was

Senior Manager FP&A and Treasury | Largo Resources

Philip Kariam

I was placed as an Associate by ZSA and my consultant was Travis Usher. I had contacted firms to discuss potential opportunities and one of the firms was working with Travis, and we later connected to discuss the position at McMillan. Working with Travis was excellent. He was diligent; he was persistent; and he communicated

Associate | McMillan LLP

Shivan Micoo

Travis Usher of ZSA contacted me about a Legal Counsel role. In dealing with Travis, the communication, effort and professionalism (amongst other things) were excellent. ZSA provided valuable follow up information; was in regular and timely contact; and gave me strong insight throughout this process. I had not previously used any recruiters before and ZSA

Legal Counsel

Lisa Beck

I engaged ZSA to assist with a specialized search for an in house counsel. I had not made any previous efforts to reach out to a recruiting agency and was referred to ZSA by the legal counsel of a large national corporation. We were hiring for a General Counsel & Corporate Secretary position and dealt

Vice President Human Resources | Loop Energy Inc.

Michael Slan

Our ZSA consultant was Orit Sinai and dealing with her was excellent. We have used other recruiters in the past and have utilized ZSA’s services for many years. ZSA is responsive and willing to provide advice on expectations and the market and they appreciate the hiring process has its own life cycle which often requires

Managing Partner | Fogler Rubinoff

Lisa Sellick

We dealt with Travis as we were looking to fill a Senior Corporate Counsel role and were interested in gaining additional applicants while recruiting ourselves at the same time. Travis was excellent. He was very easy to work with; he provided me timely updates as needed; and he was able to help me understand in

HR Director | Turner Construction

François Cloutier

I’ve worked with ZSA and more specifically with Dominique earlier in 2021 on a mandate to find a General Counsel for a growing part of our business and it was a very good experience. The candidates provided were of very high quality and in line with what we were looking for. Her professionalism throughout the

VP Human Resources | Fiera Capital

Rob Moubarak

I engaged Orit Sinai at ZSA, as I was referred to her by my colleague and because of the firm’s reputation as being one of the best at what they do. Overall, Orit was excellent! What stood out the most was her knowledge of the legal market and transparency. I have used recruiters in the

Partner | Sutherland Law

Sandra Mouland

I was looking for an HR Manager and was not having any success with any search agencies. I had worked with Mike at ZSA before. He set up a meeting with me very quickly after I reached out to him in order to get a better understanding of what I was looking for and also

General Manager | Fasken

Vishank Menon

I wasn’t looking for an opportunity until Travis reached out to me about a Senior Manager, Legal position.  I would rate Travis as excellent and it was a pleasure working with him and ZSA as they are extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Any query I had, or assistance I needed, Travis would respond within minutes.

Senior Manager, Legal | Capital One

Vicky Tuquero

We were looking to hire a Legal Counsel (Construction Claims) and dealt with Warren Bongard. No efforts were made prior to procuring the services of ZSA and we needed their  market knowledge and contacts to locate suitable candidates. Warren and his team were very attentive and found us two very appropriate candidates. They did not

General Counsel | Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

Sarah Daltrop

We engaged ZSA as we had recently posted for a Legal Counsel, and didn’t want to post too frequently for the same position. We had also used ZSA in the past, and had good results. My experience with Mike was excellent. He was super communicative and sent us quality candidates. Mike was also super helpful

HR Assistant | HEABC

Seema Sawhney

I dealt with Warren Bongard at ZSA and my experience with him was excellent. I really valued the constant touch points, lots of follow up, and quick turnaround. I would use the services of ZSA again in the future.

Director, HR and Talent Acquisition | Sofina Foods Inc.

Natalie Sidon

We posted a role internally and externally and did not receive appropriate level of candidates on our own. My experience in dealing with Travis was excellent and I was impressed with our interactions throughout the entire recruitment process. Travis was timely; he provided great support and presented strong candidates; and, he followed through seamlessly with

Manager, HR & Corporate Services | Tarion Warranty Corporation