Meet the Team: United by Passion, Driven by Excellence

Kelly Raby: Attorney, Founder & Senior Legal Recruiter

Kelly is a seasoned legal recruiter with a results-driven approach and a passion for connecting top talent with the right opportunities. As an attorney with two decades of experience, she built her career on integrity, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to service. After years of advising clients as a public defender, Kelly transitioned from practicing law to legal recruiting to continue making a meaningful impact—helping both candidates and firms find their perfect fit.

As the founder of Leatherwood Legal Recruiting, Kelly takes a holistic, white-glove approach to recruitment, ensuring that both candidates and clients receive tailored guidance throughout the hiring process. She specializes in placing attorneys across all practice areas, patent agents and technical advisors with diverse science and technology backgrounds, and key staff positions to meet the evolving needs of her clients.

With a deep understanding of the legal industry and a people-first mindset, Kelly is dedicated to fostering long-term success for the professionals and organizations she serves.

Matt Raby: Engineer & Patent Law Recruiter

With over 25 years of experience in engineering, factory automation, and high-precision manufacturing, Matt brings a unique technical perspective to legal recruiting. His career began in custom machine design, where he spent 17 years developing innovative solutions before transitioning for a decade into the fast-paced world of automotive component manufacturing. Throughout his career, Matt has been driven by a deep commitment to problem-solving and customer service—qualities that now define his approach to recruiting.

At Leatherwood Legal Recruiting, Matt leverages his technical expertise to connect top talent with the right opportunities. He specializes in placing Technical Advisors, Patent Agents, and Patent Attorneys, understanding firsthand the skill sets and backgrounds required for success in these roles. With a focus on building lasting relationships, Matt is dedicated to helping both candidates and clients achieve their goals through thoughtful, strategic placements.