Leading legal network, PilotLegis, appoints Ryan Kovach to strengthen risk management, compliance, and member services.
Client: PilotLegis | Role: Assistant Executive Director | Candidate: Ryan Kovach
Recruiter: Amanda K. Brady, Managing Director/Chief Client Officer
Overview
PilotLegis, a national network of independent law firms focused on risk management and collaborative growth, partners with The Alexander Group, a global executive search firm, to recruit an Assistant Executive Director. As PilotLegis strengthens its service offerings and member engagement programs, the organization needs a dynamic leader to drive operational enhancements and lead compliance initiatives across its member base.
Key Leadership Need
PilotLegis sought an Assistant Executive Director who could oversee risk management programming, conduct member firm reviews, develop educational initiatives, and collaborate closely with the Board of Directors and standing committees. The ideal candidate would bring a proven track record of success in legal compliance, auditing, policy development, and risk mitigation, along with strong operational leadership skills.
The Alexander Group’s Approach
Amanda K. Brady, Managing Director and Chief Client Officer, led a specialized search targeting candidates with legal operations expertise, risk management leadership, and experience supporting national legal networks or complex law firms.
Search priorities include:
- Experience in legal compliance, auditing, and policy development
- Ability to design and implement risk management programming for law firms
- Collaborative leadership style capable of working closely with boards and committees
Ryan Kovach quickly stood out as the right candidate, bringing a wealth of operational experience from leadership roles at PilotLegis and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, along with a strong background in compliance, auditing, and risk mitigation for professional services organizations.
Successful Placement and Impact
Ryan Kovach joins PilotLegis as Assistant Executive Director. He oversees risk reviews, member services, and the development of industry-leading compliance programming, helping PilotLegis members adopt best practices across operations, risk management, and practice growth.
Immediate Impact:
- Conducts in-depth risk assessments for members and prospective firms
- Leads strategic initiatives to strengthen member compliance programs
- Coordinates education programs and national conferences for member engagement
- Supports membership growth and operational innovation across the network
About PilotLegis
PilotLegis is a collaborative network of independent law firms committed to excellence in legal services, risk management, and firm leadership. Through education, peer engagement, and operational best practices, PilotLegis supports its member firms in delivering superior client service while minimizing operational risks.
About The Alexander Group
The Alexander Group is an executive search firm in Houston. The firm partners with organizations across industries—including legal services, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, energy, technology, and nonprofit sectors—to deliver leadership placements that drive operational excellence and strategic growth.Looking for proven leadership to help your organization grow and thrive? Contact The Alexander Group to learn how we deliver transformative executive talent.