Deborah Peters

Expert in Recruitment Solutions

Partner, Practice Director

Great companies are built by great people…
“With over 25 years of legal recruiting experience, I take a strategic approach to connecting top legal talent with law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. Whether placing general counsel, attorneys, or legal professionals, my goal is to match the right expertise with the right opportunity.”

Deborah Peters

About Deborah Peters:

Deb leads the Legal Practice Area of Capstone Search Advisors and she brings more than 25 years of specialized legal recruiting experience to this role. Deb enjoys working with national law firms, mid-size law firms, and In-House Legal Departments throughout the country to bring a strategic approach to matching the best talent with her clients’ hiring needs. Deb’s team places general counsel, associate general counsel, compliance & data privacy counsel. law firm partners & associate attorneys in all practice areas experienced paralegals and law firm administrators.

While Deb attended CWRU School of Law in Cleveland and spent most of her Legal Recruiting career in the Cleveland area, she relocated from Shaker Hts, OH to the San Diego, CA area in late 2020. She works remotely to service her clients in NEOH as well as the rest of the country.

In her free time, Deb loves exploring the hiking trails in Southern California, walking & swimming at the beach, riding her Peloton, attending music festivals, sampling the wines at local vineyards, and playing with her two lovable pugs, Iggy & Ghost. She hopes to learn how to surf in the near future.

Backed by Additional Expertise:
Deb is dedicated to managing every aspect of your search process. Beyond David’s expertise, Capstone has 25 experienced and versatile experts who extend resources across disciplines, industries, and markets—ensuring you have the specialized support needed to meet your unique hiring goals. Meet the full Capstone team here.

Get in touch with Deb:
dpeters@capstonesearch.com
(216) 548-3609

Expert in Placing Legal Talent

Deb is a seasoned expert with deep industry knowledge and a keen understanding of business trends. Her ability to pinpoint challenges and deliver tailored talent solutions makes her an invaluable partner. By connecting the right professionals with the right roles, she helps law firms build strong, high-performing teams that drive success.

Types of Placements:

General Counsel

Director of Legal Affairs

In-House Counsel

Contracts Manager

Compliance Officer

Paralegal/Legal Secretary

The knowledge & expertise to help you succeed. Let’s Talk!

Recruiting Awards & Affiliations

2024 Best of Staffing awards
weatherhead 2023

Ranked on Forbes’ “America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms” list — 2017 to 2020, & 2023.

Ranked on Forbes’ “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms” list — 2023.

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