Employer: When it comes to recruiting we are among the most demanding firms in the US. We are extremely selective. Lateral Link pre-screens candidates and finds us people with the credentials we require--without exception.

~ A. William Urquhart, Hiring Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges, LLP

Employer: Lateral Link has proven to be an effective partner in our quest to attract talented lateral candidates, demonstrating that they understand our practice area needs and our historic strong commitment to hire the highest quality associates available.

~ Steven E. Sletten, Hiring Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Candidate: Unlike interviewing for a 2L summer job, when many of your law school classmates are going through the same experience, the lateral job search can be a lonely process.  Betsy Sandler was a great sounding board and resource during the process, and she also put in a lot of work to get me interviews and to keep me posted on my status with the firms to which I applied.  When one of the firms I was interested in called me for an interview, Betsy immediately got to work calling all of the other firms to let them know I would be in town.  This was an effort I probably would not have been able to undertake during my busy clerkship.  And even if I could have managed on my own, it was helpful to have a seasoned headhunter like Betsy checking in with all of the firms and her established contacts at each of them.  I would definitely use Lateral Link and Betsy again in the future.

~ Anonymous: Alumnus: Boalt Hall, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP

Candidate: Lateral Link, and Chris Gober in particular, made the job search easy. The process was efficient, painless, and even enjoyable. As for the result, I'm exactly where I want to be, doing the kind of work that I had hoped to do.

~ Daniel Ahn, Alumnus USC Law School, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP

Candidate: I was looking to make a move around the first of the year. Within two weeks of registering with Lateral Link, Justin Bernold and Betsy Sandler contacted the firms I was interested in and lined up interviews. In addition to providing insight into these firms, they spent a considerable amount of time preparing me for each interview. Within the month, I had offers from my first and second choices. During the weeks that followed, once again, Justin and Betsy went out of their way to offer advice and guidance in helping me accept at the place that fit. Their help proved to be invaluable. I would highly recommend Lateral Link to anyone who is looking not just to make a move, but to make the "right" move. Thanks again Justin and Betsy.

~ Anonymous: Alumnus UCLA School of Law, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges, LLP

Candidate: I am writing to let you know what exceptional help Betsy gave me and how impressed I am by your organization. I am besieged by headhunters and have spoken with several of them. Betsy is the best by far -- she was the most professional, the most knowledgeable, the most accessible, and the most genuinely helpful. She knew more about the various firms than anyone else I spoke with and was genuinely interested in gauging my needs and desires; she's the first headhunter I encountered who really wanted me to be happy. After taking a few interviews she arranged for me, I made the difficult decision to stay at my firm through the end of my 2 years. She was incredibly understanding and helpful -- even when I delivered the uncomfortable message that I wanted to put this process on hold a while. I will definitely give her a call as soon as I'm ready to begin looking again and recommend her to anyone who is looking to make a move.

~ Anonymous; Alumna: Yale Law School

Candidate: Lateral Link is the only resource I suggest to attorneys who are interested in making a job change. I worked with Lateral Link and T.J. Duane directly to find my position as a trademark associate in the New York office of a large firm. I can attest firsthand to the high level of professionalism, trust and competence that is the core of Lateral Link. Lateral Link offers a number of unique features: (1) the ability to review information independently through its web-based platform; (2) the comfort of being represented by intelligent, proactive individuals; and (3) the opportunity, of course, to obtain the $10,000 placement bonus. These features played an important role in my great experience with Lateral Link, and I don't hesitate to recommend it to others.

~ Katherine Todd: Winston & Strawn LLP; Alumna: Vanderbilt Law School

Candidate: I learned of Lateral Link from a law school friend who is on their Board of Advisors and who spoke well of co-founders Michael Allen and TJ Duane. TJ worked with me throughout the lateral search process and I found him to be proactive with employers, responsive to me and always professional. It was a positive experience and I would recommend Lateral Link to associates thinking of making a change.

~ Anonymous: Kirkland & Ellis; Alumnus: Stanford Law School

Candidate: After working for a law firm in New York, NY and then clerking in the Southeast for two years, I was looking for a position in a smaller, West Coast market with which I had few connections. I contacted Lateral Link. Frisco Fayer designed a personalized employment search based on my priorities, contacted employers, and worked diligently on my behalf throughout the interview process. Frisco was always responsive to my questions and concerns, and he helped to ensure that I found a great position at DLA Piper that suited my interests and preferences. I would highly recommend Lateral Link.

~ Brad Meissner: DLA Piper; Alumnus: Columbia Law School

Candidate: I have been involved in two job changes since I took my first position at a top New York corporate firm out of law school. For my first move, which was to another top corporate firm in New York, I used a traditional headhunting company that contacted me through a cold call. When I discussed career options, I was presented only with a list of openings that the recruiting company had at the time, and there was little to nothing that could be done to actively find a position that fit what I really wanted. In short, I ended up settling somewhat by making a lateral transition. However, for my second move, I decided to investigate Lateral Link, from whom I received a letter in the mail containing an invitation to investigate the Lateral Link website. I filled in an online profile, specifying the type of position and locations that would be of most interest to me. I subsequently received many e-mails containing great job postings that fit the contours of my search. When I discovered one that seemed a perfect fit for me, I replied to Lateral Link. Only then did someone from Lateral Link contact me. The contact happened to be T.J. Duane. T.J. was very energetic and knowledgeable, being a former private practitioner here in New York himself. He helped usher me into interviews with an employer very efficiently and proactively, speaking strongly on my behalf after we had a very positive initial phone conversation to discuss my interests and background. In fact, T.J. also served as an advisor to me, suggesting different methods to approach my search and sharing his considerable knowledge of the industry in general to help inform my decision making process. At one point, the process with the employer seemed to come to a halt, but T.J. intervened actively on my behalf and suggested several options for continuing the process, advocating for me in a way that I would never have expected from any of the more traditional headhunters that call me all the time at my office. The efforts resulted in a successful continuation of the interviewing process and my obtaining an offer to go in-house at very large public company, Marsh & McLennan Companies, here in New York City. In short, I landed exactly the type of position I was seeking from day one, and I could not have done it without T.J.'s help. Lateral Link provided me with the perfect platform with which to conduct a search that was tailored perfectly to my needs, and in the end, I went 1-for-1 and made a new friend along the way. I highly recommend Lateral Link to any lawyer who wants to make the best move for him or herself and at the same time wants to cut out all of the standard hassle and even deceptions that sometimes go hand-in-hand with the process conducted through a more traditional search firm.

~ Justin Newman: Marsh & McLennan Companies; Alumnus: Cornell Law School

Candidate: Even as a Bankruptcy Clerk, Lateral Link helped me out immensely. They gave me current listings of jobs, interview tips, specific tips and facts about particular firms, and general industry knowledge. Because of Lateral Link, I had several interviews lined up with firms that I would not otherwise have known about. I will definitely use them again in the future.

~ Sheri Kanesaka: Latham & Watkins LLP; Alumna: USC Law School

Candidate: Lateral Link should be the obvious choice for anyone looking for the "next" step in their legal career. They treat each candidate job search as an individualized process -- they look to understand your goals, your ideal practice area and work environment and any other subjective factors that apply to the particular candidate. This is not a one-size-fits-all impersonal legal recruiter whose primary interest is to simply "place" you in a "job opening" without taking the time to genuinely get to know what YOU want. They are responsive, proactive and dedicated to finding the "best fit" for each candidate. I am very happy with my lateral move to Latham & Watkins LLP and to finally work in a specialized practice area that genuinely keeps me engaged and challenged. The $10K is also cherry on top! I highly recommend Lateral Link to all my attorney friends looking for the right "guide" in making that next career move.

~ Joy De Guzman: Latham & Watkins LLP; Alumna: Boalt Hall

Candidate: Lateral Link team helped me find a great position at Skadden Arps, San Francisco office. What impressed me most about Lateral Link was the unsurpassed client service. They are serious about providing the best experience for their clients. They are extremely responsive and would return my calls or e-mails promptly. They would pass along updates as soon as they received them, and would check-in to see if I had any questions or just to see how I was doing. I think Lateral Link should be the first choice for anyone looking to make a career move in the legal marketplace.

~ Ray Cho: Skadden Arps; Alumnus: Columbia Law School

Candidate: My decision to explore opportunities to lateral at a smaller, national law firm was met with a great deal of concern. I wanted to take control of my long term career and find a firm that fits my skills and my career endeavors. At the same time, however, I did not want my search to jeopardize my relationship with my employer. It was imperative that I work with a recruiter who understood and was sensitive to these concerns. I met Michael Allen from Lateral Link at a time when I was disillusioned by legal recruiters who failed to deliver on their promises. Michael made a believer out of me in no time. He was diligent, honest, and most of all, reliable. Weekly updates kept me abreast of my development. No e-mails or phone calls were unreturned and Michael made every effort to make sure that I stay motivated through the process. He also gave me job search advice: from picking the right firm to conducting effective interviews. Michael's extensive knowledge about the legal market and connections with all kinds of employers was invaluable. Based on this knowledge, he gave me a list of firms that had the attributes I sought. Diligence, Integrity, and Reliability: these are values essential to a successful recruiter. Lateral candidates should expect no less, which is why I wholeheartedly recommend Michael Allen and the Lateral Link team to lateral candidates going through the challenging process of a career change.

~ Angel Sevilla: Drinker Biddle & Reath; Alumna: Boalt Hall

Employer: Lateral Link has hit on an approach that is ideal for companies like ours that want to locate and recruit top-notch talent as quickly and as efficiently as possible. We received candidates whose credentials and experience were exactly what we were looking for and whose professional goals and personalities fit perfectly with the culture of our department. I highly recommend Lateral Link. Their principals are smart, focused and highly responsive.

~ Michael Ray, Vice President, Western Digital

Candidate: I highly recommend using Lateral Link for anyone who is seeking to make a career transition, especially for active searches outside of their database. My search consultant knew the market cold, and he was able to provide me with inside information about and connections to particular employers. At the end of the day, I got the job I wanted at Bryan Cave, coupled with Lateral Link's standard placement bonus. The decision is a no-brainer to go with Lateral Link if you are deciding among search firms.

~ Hutan Hashemi: Bryan Cave LLP; Alumnus: USC Law School

Employer: I have evaluated Web sites for clients, and this site is one of the best I've seen! It is extremely user-friendly, well-organized and engaging. Searching for talent can be a challenging task -- this site provides employers with the information they need to find today's top legal talent.

~ Maya Lee (Stanford MBA), Fleishman-Hillard