Edward C. O’Reilly — Founder & President, Cyber Search Global

Strategic talent architect • Resilient entrepreneur • Trusted advisor to AM Law 200 and Fortune 500 leaders

Early Values: Work Ethic Forged in New York

Born to a registered-nurse mother who worked double and triple shifts while earning advanced Columbia degrees, and a Vietnam-veteran father who served two decades with the NYPD, Ed O’Reilly learned early that discipline, loyalty, and purpose-driven hustle beat pedigree every time. Those values remain at the core of every placement and partnership he makes.

From Shoe-Box Leads to Industry Authority

• Age 21: Enters recruiting armed with nothing but a phone and a box of blank index cards. Converts them into a robust client roster through relentless cold calls and genuine empathy for both candidates and hiring managers.

• October 2000 (Age 26): Launches Cyber Search Corp, dedicated to permanent Litigation Support, eDiscovery, Forensics, and IT roles in the legal sector.

• 2000-2002: Survives the dot-com bust and the aftermath of 9/11—times that shuttered many established firms. Instead of contracting, Ed doubles down, expanding relationships and proving his mantra: “Economic downturns sharpen true professionals.”

• 2002: Adds Cyber Search Temps, Inc. to provide flexible, on-demand talent.

• Today: Rebranded as Cyber Search Global, the boutique firm staffs across all 50 U.S. states, Europe, and Asia, remaining the first call for eDiscovery, Ai, Innovation and Legal Tech talent.

Impact & Credibility

• 150+ AM Law 200 relationships built on speed, discretion, and fit.

• 70+ Fortune 500 placements spanning digital forensics, practice technology, and innovation leadership.

• Frequently cited by hiring executives for “unsurpassed market insight” and by candidates for “career-defining guidance.”

What Drives Him

“Great teams don’t happen by accident; they’re architected. I live for building that architecture—especially when the market’s tough and the stakes are high.” — Ed O’Reilly

Ed’s clients trust him implicitly because he brings straight-talk, talent intelligence, and battle-tested resilience to every search—qualities rooted in the lessons of his parents and refined through decades of performance under pressure.

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