Accolades
KHS People approaches its digital presence with the same level of care, discipline, and intention that defines our client work. We view our website, content, and digital platforms as an extension of our firm, reflecting the rigor and professionalism clients and candidates experience when working with us directly. Every detail is considered, from how information is presented to how insights are shared, ensuring our digital footprint accurately represents the quality of our thinking and our commitment to excellence. This consistency reinforces trust and sets clear expectations for the standard of work we deliver.
Most Innovative Companies to Watch
Kate Harry Shipham, Founder and CEO of KHS People, was featured in CEO Vision Magazine among the “Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2025,” recognizing not just the firm’s executive search work, but its growing influence as a trusted source of legal industry data and intelligence. While KHS People is widely known for placing business professionals within law firms, the firm has also become a go to resource for salary data, workforce insights, and market trends that help leaders make smarter people decisions. Under Kate’s leadership, KHS People has built long standing client relationships, paired real world hiring experience with proprietary data. This recognition reflects the firm’s expanding impact across the legal industry, connecting talent, insight, and strategy in meaningful ways. Read the full article here.
Our Flagship Report
KHS People’s General Edition of the annual Curated Salary Data and Intelligence report is the definitive resource for legal marketing and business development professionals seeking clarity in a complex market. As the leading firm providing the most accurate salary data in the legal sector, we deliver insight that firms and professionals trust when making critical compensation and talent decisions. We are also the only firm in our profession offering extended data and analysis centered on retention and firm culture, providing a deeper understanding of what sustains talent over time.
This commitment to both substance and presentation has been recognized at the highest level, with our current report recognized for creative excellence by Graphic Design USA after being selected from more than 6,000 global entries, and our 2024 edition earning creative excellence recognition from The Communicator Awards.
The KHS People Website
KHS People’s website has been recognized with awards of distinction for creative excellence by The Communicator Awards and the Web Excellence Awards, affirming the standard we hold for our digital presence. These honors reflect a deliberate approach to design, clarity, and user experience that mirrors the caliber of work done throughout KHS People. The recognition reinforces our belief that how insight is presented matters as much as the insight itself, and that a firm’s digital presence should reflect the same level of professionalism, care, and credibility clients experience when working with us directly.
