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1.
Former Sidley & Austin chair, Tim Scott, on his move to King & Spalding
(Silicon Valley)
Thank you for finding me a great position here at King & Spalding. I
commend you on understanding my practice, career objectives, not wasting my
time and bringing this outstanding opportunity to my attention. Your
professionalism and adherence to confidentially were
most important. As you know, I was not actively looking to leave Sidley &
Austin, where I chaired the litigation group in San Francisco.
As I told you early on,
the opportunity had to be extremely compelling to move my practice and leave
Sidley. You succeeded in identifying such an opportunity.
Thank you for your fine
work.
Timothy Scott
Partner
King & Spalding
2.
Mark Wine, formerly intellectual property co-chair at McDermott, Will & Emery,
on his move to Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe to chair Orrick's I.P. group in
Orange County
I would like to thank you for facilitating my move to Orrick,
Herrington & Sutcliffe. This is the best job I ever had. The opportunities here
are terrific.
3. Galton & Helm
"Esquire clearly exceeded our expectations in their professionalism, there
understanding and attention to our objectives , and in their advice during the
process. Their understanding of our business model, culture and growth
objectives was crucial in steering us to potential business partners and,
ultimately, in introducing us to Burke, Williams and Sorensen. Esquire's
representation of us to Burke, Williams & Sorenson was first-class. I
highly recommend them to any firm or partner exploring business opportunities."
Michael F. Bell, M.P.
Galton & Helm
4. Labor Partner Placement at Greenberg Traurig
"At the time you contacted me, I already had several outstanding offers
from major firms, and was in the throes of deciding among them. You literally
swooped in, an unknown quantity, and introduced me to a candidate firm with a
superior platform and an environment which I could flourish …. Will have an
extraordinary impact on my career – and my life, and I cannot thank you
enough."
Diana P. Scott
Greenberg Traurig
5. Litigation Partner Placement at Loeb & Loeb
"I evaluated several search firms before I selected Esquire…. having
spent my entire 14 year career with Debevois & Plimpton, it was particularly
important that I work with a headhunter who not only knew the market inside and
out, but had the insights to council me on this critical point in my career….
many headhunters are too aggressive, too pushy and a pain to deal with…. I
found it a pleasure working with you…. (Esquire) a top notch legal search
firm."
Dan Murphy
Litigation Partner
Loeb & Loeb
6.
Litigation Partner Placement at Wickwire Gavin
"Having dealt with a number of search firms both as a hiring partner and a
relocating partner, your grasp of the market place, your relationships with top
law firms and industry knowledge was far superior to other search firms."
Roger P. Heyman
Wickwire Gavin
7.
Intellectual Property Partner Placement at Steinhart & Falconer
"…. your help in alerting me to the possibility of moving my practice to
Steinhart & Falconer …. You pursued this matter after determining that Steinhart
would be a particularly suitable fit for me ….You handled the process
professionally and with great discretion."
"…. particularly suitable fit …. You handled the process professionally and with
great discretion. I am quite happy with the move.
Randall S. Farrimond
Steinhart & Falconer
8. Litigation Partner Placement at Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May
"…. personable…. an
excellent grasp of the legal market, ready access to firm’s key decision
makers and a good insight into my particular needs, goals and aspirations….
(Esquire) highly effective and very professional search firm."
Robert
S. Schulman
Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May
Mr.
Schulman was one of Crosby Heafey’s top producers and served on Crosby Heafey’s
executive committee for most of his tenure. Daily journal included Mr. Schulman
in their annual $5M Rainmaker Edition. After the merger of Reed Smith and Crosby
Heafey in 2003, Mr. Schulman requested our placement services. We ultimately
handled his move to Fulbright & Jaworski.
9. Represented Mr. Seley
and his products liability group to form the nucleus of Lewis, Brisbois’s
Sacramento office
"My relationship with
Esquire may be one of the most important relationships I have ever had as far as
my career advancement."
Dennis Seley
Managing Partner
Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith
(Sacramento office)
10. Corporate Partner Placement at Pillsbury, Winthrop
"…. your firm’s professionalism, diligence and overall demeanor. You
never wasted my time…. Your analysis of the market and various firms was
insightful and helpful…. You focused on opportunities that were compatible
with my practice…. low key - non-pushy."
R.T.
Pillsbury, Winthrop
11. Managing Partner Placement at Carlton, DiSante & Freudenberger
"…. impressed by your enthusiasm and assertiveness …. smooth
transition …. your efforts are highly appreciated."
Cheryl Orr
Managing Partner
Carlton, Di Sante & Freudenberger
12.
Litigation Partner Placement at Baker & Hostetler
"…. responsive, diligent through…. I am very pleased with the final
result."
Jack I. Samet
(Selected as litigation chair and
Managing
partner of Los Angeles office)
13.
Corporate Partner Placement at
Katten,
Muchin & Zavis
"…. effective and professional representation…. your "hands
on" approach throughout the whole process was extremely helpful. I found
your counseling and perceptive insights a definite plus…. Your matchmaking
expertise connected me with an excellent firm that not only evaluated the
"total" package, but will allow me to "spread my wings."
Lisa Hamilton Klein
Katten, Muchin & Zavis
14. Labor Partner
Placement at
McKenna & Cuneo (D.C. office)
"…. invaluable
assistance in my move to McKenna & Cuneo. In sharp contrast to many of the
other headhunters who contacted me this spring, the two of you were consummate
professionals from the beginning to end, sharing your impressive knowledge of
the firm and answering my questions along the way."
Douglas B. Mishkin
McKenna & Cuneo
Washington, D.C. Office
15. Labor Partner
Placement
(Los Angeles) McKenna & Cuneo
"I just wanted to drop you
a note to again thank you for the professional way in which you assisted me in
my transition from Jackson Lewis to McKenna & Cuneo. As I am sure you
realize, these decisions are always very hard ones, both personally and
professionally. Again, thank you for your invaluable assistance."
Joel P. Kelly
McKenna & Cuneo
Los Angeles Office
16. Bankruptcy Partner
Placement at
Grace,
Skocypec, Cosgrove &
Schirm
"…. I enthusiastically
recommend Sandy Lechtick as the most effective legal recruiter that I have ever
had the opportunity of working with."
Huge Biele
Grace, Skocypec, Cosgrove &
Schirm
17. Trusts & Estates
Partner Placement at Bryan Cave (Santa Monica)
"I have practiced for
twenty years and as you know have served in various leadership positions,
including chair of the Beverly Hills Probate Section. Your knowledge of the
market was particularly helpful to me. Few recruiters have as much depth and
breadth in knowledge as your firm. And few know the trusts and estates areas….
you knew where to go and what firms were compatible with my practice and
objectives."
Kenneth G. Petrulis
Bryan Cave
18. Chief Financial Officer
Placement at
Lewis, Brisbois,
Bisgaard & Smith
"…. your insights and
the valuable assistance you provided not to mention making a great match-up,
were invaluable in landing this position …. Your counseling and ability to
make things happen have not only advanced my career, but put me in a position
where further advancement at Lewis, Brisbois is possible." (Note: 6 months
later promoted to Executive Director).
Les Sullivan
Chief Financial Officer
Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith
(Note: elevated to Executive
Director)
