EX-23.1
Published on June 11, 2009
EXHIBIT 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to
the Korn/Ferry International Executive Capital Accumulation Plan of our reports dated June 26,
2008, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Korn/Ferry International (the
Company) included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended April 30, 2008 and the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of the Company, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Los Angeles, California
June 9, 2009
June 9, 2009