Principal Consultant

Dom Duchesne

New York

About Dom Duchesne

Dom Duchesne brings a wealth of legal expertise to his role as Senior Consultant in New York. A former Debt Finance Associate at Kirkland & Ellis, he has a deep understanding of the BigLaw landscape and what it takes to succeed within it.

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Originally from Canada, where he began his career on Bay Street, Dom relocated to New York in 2023. His first-hand experience navigating international moves gives him unique insight into the challenges and opportunities lawyers face when transitioning between markets — particularly those moving from Canada to the U.S.

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Dom is known for his sharp market knowledge, professionalism, and genuine commitment to helping lawyers achieve their career goals. His consultative approach, coupled with a background in elite private practice, makes him an exceptional advisor to both candidates and clients.

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An advocate for diversity and inclusion, Dom has long championed LGBTQ+ initiatives, bringing empathy, authenticity, and integrity to everything he does.

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Contact Details

OFfice

New York

Phone

(+1) 315-615-4855

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dom-duchesne-a23907137/

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Testimonials

" Sonder truly understands the complexities of our practice and the demands of the U.S. legal market. Their strategic approach ensures we only see top-tier candidates who are a perfect fit for our hiring needs. Over the past few years, they’ve successfully placed six outstanding lawyers with us, solidifying their reputation as our trusted recruitment partner." - Partner | US Firm | New York

"My experience working with Dom was fantastic. He was very responsive and achieved a quick result in a challenging lateral market. His understanding of my practice was beneficial, which sets him apart from other recruiters. If you are looking for a recruiter who is professional and knowledgeable about the market, you can't go wrong with Dom." - Associate (Funds)

"As a Canadian-trained lawyer, Dom was an invaluable source of information and guidance during my lateral move to New York. Throughout the process, he was responsive, resourceful, and attentive to both my communicated goals and additional opportunities that might fit my profile. I especially appreciated the ease with which he was able to handle my unique case as a foreign trained lawyer with an unconventional background. " - Associate (M&A)

"Dom is the person you want in your corner. He helped me navigate a completely new legal market with passion and grace. He was available, day or night, to talk me through any concerns. I truly believe I would not have received over-market offers from multiple firms were it not for Dom and his ability to advocate for his candidates. " - Associate (Private Equity)