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1. Re: Of Counsel – (Finance Department) Placement at Orrick, Herrington
"…. Unlike some other recruiters you did not try to submit my resume to everyone that might even be possibly interested, but instead took the time to evaluate my strengths and weaknesses …. I was particularly impressed by the number of employment opportunities of which you were aware of that other headhunters did not have access to ….".
M.S.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

2. Re: Corporate & Securities Associate Placement at Munger, Tolles
"…. diligence in gathering information about Munger, Tolles …."no pressure" approach to job placement…. Strike the optimal balance of facilitating the decision making process without interfering with too much pressure.
M.K.
Munger, Tolles & Olson

3. Re: Corporate & Securities Associate Placement at Wilson, Sonsini
"…. I was especially impressed with your extensive knowledge of, and contacts with San Francisco Bay Area law firms ….an instrumental part of my new association with Wilson, Sonsoni, Goodrich & Rosati."
D.A.
Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati

4. Re: Corporate & Securities Associate Placement at Skadden, Arps
"…. thank you for you invaluable help in placing me here at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom …. working closely with you and other legal search consultants, I was particularly impressed with your energy, integrity, professional manner and knowledge of local law firms and of the placement process."
W.L.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

5. Re: Corporate Associate Placement at Jones, Day
"…. absolutely first rate, I do not believe there is any search firm around with your expertise - especially in the international area."

"…. I needed a headhunter who knew the market, especially where my growing diverse practice would blossom…. after I move to Jones, Day I will certainly recommend Esquire when we need people…."
Z.J.
Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue

(A client who was so impressed with Esquire, he wrote a letter even though we did not handle his placement).

6. Re: Corporate & Securities Associate Placement at Cooley, Godward
"…. unparalleled level of commitment and enthusiasm in connection with my recent move from Sullivan & Cromwell in Los Angeles to Cooley Godward in Palo Alto …. knowledge of Bay Area law firms (both from a practice standpoint and a culture standpoint), your close relationships with many of the recruiting coordinators at the area’s top firms and your willingness to present my credentials, schedule interview and follow up."
N.K.
Cooley Godward

7. Re: Job career counseling to fifteen associates at Baker & McKenzie after firm announced the closing of the L.A. office
"I found Sandy’s two hour presentation extremely helpful in better understanding the legal market, how to select (and control) recruiters as well as general job hunting information. In particular, I found his comments on relationship building and business development quite relevant, especially in the context of making partner."
L.M.
Baker & McKenzie

8. Re: Environmental Associate Placement at Preston, Gates
"…. heartfelt thanks to you for your successful efforts in connection with my move from Graham & James LLP in New York to Preston Gates & Ellis LLP in Los Angeles. Your acute understanding of my needs and excellent relationships with each firm considered made for a smooth process ending in the most optimal result."
C.P.
Preston, Gates & Ellis

9. Re: Litigation Associate Placement at McCutchen, Doyle
"…. very impressed with the depth of your contacts within each firm that we considered, and with your ability to expedite the review process …. Each at the firms at which I interviewed was due in no small part to your efforts."
B.D.
McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen

10. Re: Business Associate Placement at Carr, McClellan
"…. impressed with your energy and knowledge of California law firms and their areas of practice …. Your attention to my specific needs and preferences with respect to my career."
T.Q.
Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn

11. Re: Real Estate Associate Placement at Riordan & McKinzie
"…. wanted to let you know that I was recently named a principal by Riordan & McKinzie …. Thank you again for your work in placing me here a little over three years ago."
W.T.
Riordan & McKinzie

12. Re: Litigation (products liability) Associate Placement at Crosby, Heafey
"Your counseling insight and contacts made this career transition much easier. You respected and understood my objectives, including the need for extreme confidentiality…. pleasure to work with…. excellent resource about the legal market."
T.B.
Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May
(Note: Made partner two years after placement)

13. Re: Health Care Associate Placement at Manatt, Phelps
"…. the time and attention you devoted to gaining an understanding of both my practice area and the qualities that are important to me in forming professional alliances enhancing my ability to obtain a wonderful position…. Your skill as a legal search consultant is unparalleled.
H.M.
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips

14. Re: Move from Skadden, Arps in D.C. to Cooley Godward in Silicon Valley
       (Corporate and Technology Associate Placement)
"…. Your assistance was invaluable in all aspects of my move and in choosing among the firms I received offers. Your knowledge, energy and attention to my specific situation were particularly appreciated."
F.G.
Cooley Godward

15. Re: Of Counsel-environmental Associate Placement at Jeffer, Mangels
I would like to thank you and your organization for the professional way I which you targeted and handled my placement here at Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP. I’ve been here almost two years and things are working out terrifically. Thanks again for your efforts and the highly professional way your organization assisted me in the move."
W.D.
Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro

16. Re: Real Estate Placement at Baker & McKenzie (San Diego)
"I believe your excellent working relationships with recruiting coordinators in the best law firms in Southern California were important in some of the opportunities I encountered."
C.M.
Baker & McKenzie