National Senior Executive Director
Partners, Groups, and Mergers
New York, NY

Sam’s expertise is guiding and advising partners as they seek to move their practices to better platforms in order to fully address their clients’ needs and strengthen their economic position. He has spearheaded the company’s lateral partner efforts, helped Am Law 100 firms expand in domestic and foreign markets, and facilitated national law firm mergers. Sam has 20 years of legal recruiting experience.
Sam joined Mestel & Company in 1998. Previously, Sam led a China-based pharmaceutical and medical imaging company that traded products in Asia and Latin America. Earlier in his career, he was general counsel to an energy company as well as a partner in a mid-size New York based law firm.
Sam earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, where he served as Notes Editor of the Law Review. He earned his B.A. in government from Binghamton University. Sam enjoys spending time with his wife, reading books on history and social psychology, and swimming.
Contact Sam
sroberts@mestel.com
646.356.0509