Catherine Sparks

Catherine Sparks is a seasoned professional in legal recruiting, currently serving as the Lateral Recruiting Manager at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP since June 2022. Previous roles include Senior Manager, Manager, and Legal Recruiting Manager at Ontra, where tenure lasted from July 2019 to April 2022, as well as positions at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, ranging from Senior Coordinator to Assistant in legal recruiting and personnel from April 2016 to June 2019. Catherine's experience also includes working as a Litigation Paralegal at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and an Associate at Belle Haven Investments, further complemented by an internship at the US EPA. In addition to legal roles, Catherine co-founded Sparks Swim School, LLC, successfully growing the client base through effective marketing strategies. Educational background includes studies at Bates College from 2010 to 2013.