Confidentiality
Your Search Stays Private
We understand that discretion is not a courtesy — it is a professional necessity. Every aspect of our work is built around protecting your privacy.
Our Commitment to You
Whether you are an attorney exploring new opportunities or an employer seeking to fill a sensitive role, confidentiality is the foundation of everything we do at Gateway Legal Placements.
We never share your information — your name, your résumé, your interest in a position — with any firm, company, or individual without your explicit, advance consent. This is not a policy we follow when convenient; it is a commitment we make to every client and candidate from the very first conversation.
Our reputation in the Washington DC legal community depends entirely on the trust placed in us. We take that trust seriously.
Your information is never shared without your explicit consent.
Not your name. Not your résumé. Not your interest in a role. Nothing — until you say so.
What Confidentiality Means in Practice
No résumé sent without your approval
We will never submit your résumé or identify you to a prospective employer without first obtaining your explicit consent for that specific opportunity.
No disclosure of your search
Your current employer will never learn that you are exploring other options through us. We do not discuss our candidates with anyone outside the placement process.
Secure handling of your information
Any materials you share with us — résumés, writing samples, references — are handled with care and shared only as necessary and only with your permission.
Discreet employer outreach
When approaching firms or companies on your behalf, we do so in a manner that protects your identity until you are ready to be introduced.
Confidential employer searches
Employers who engage us to conduct a search can trust that the process will be handled discreetly, protecting both the firm's strategic interests and the candidates involved.
No pressure, no obligation
An initial conversation with us is entirely confidential and carries no obligation. You remain in control of your search at every step.
NALSC Member Standards
As a member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), Gateway Legal Placements adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, which sets rigorous standards for confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity in legal recruiting.
Learn about NALSCHave questions about how we protect your privacy?
We welcome the opportunity to explain our practices in detail. Reach out to Arthur Polott for a confidential conversation.