I had the pleasure of working with Taylor when I transitioned to my first in-house role from a law firm.  From the start, Taylor was an incredible partner—knowledgeable about the industry and hiring trends and always attentive and responsive to my goals and preferences.  What stood out most was Taylor's easygoing and approachable demeanor.  From the beginning, I felt like I could trust him, which made certain stages in the process like compensation negotiations much easier with Taylor's support and expertise.  Overall, the entire process felt tailored and thoughtful, which was underscored by Taylor reaching out to me on my first day at the new job to wish me luck.  I highly recommend Taylor to anyone in the legal field looking for a recruiter who genuinely cares about finding the right match for both you and the employer. 

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Assistant General Counsel at Public Fintech Company

Taylor's knowledge and expertise in the industry is unparalleled. His ability to be more than a recruiter, but truly a matchmaker, was evident from day one. He spent as much time as necessary to make sure he knew my wants and needs and was beyond thoughtful and intentional in every step throughout the process. I could not recommend Taylor enough to anyone looking to make a move or just have someone with this level of expertise of the industry on their side!

CASEY ANDERSON 

Associate at David+Gilbert LLP

Taylor was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is highly responsible, immediately responsive, and obviously passionate about placing partners where they want to be. Taylor worked with me to find not just any job, but the perfect fit, and he succeeded. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

BEZALEL STERN

FTC, Advertising, and Consumer Protection Partner at Manatt

Working with Taylor gave me a renewed sense of optimism in the legal market. He took the time to understand me, my experience, and my goals. I was looking for the right opportunity to transition into a specialized field, and Taylor understood what that meant. He never brought roles to me that were outside of my interests, even if I had experience in the area. As firms were instituting layoffs, Taylor never let me panic or compromise on a position. It was clear that he knew his firms, their practice areas, and what would be a good fit for me. It was so refreshing compared to mass emails and generic work from other recruiters. Even after I received an offer, Taylor continued to be my advocate in negotiations until I felt both the role and the offer were right for me. Anytime I hear someone might be interested in a new position, I refer them to Taylor without hesitation.

MARLA IZBICKY

Privacy & Cybersecurity Counsel at Thompson Hine

I've worked with Whistler Partners for over 3 years, and this is the second offer I've accepted through them in that time. Their knowledge of the technology sector is top notch – they clearly know and were able to introduce me to the best opportunities in it. And more specifically, Taylor and Nadeen have been fantastic to work with. They’re never pushy, provide detailed and nuanced insight about specific roles and general career trajectory, and always prepared me in advance of each interview. Really glad to have them in my corner!

ARON NIMANI

Technology Transactions and Licensing Senior Associate at WilmerHale

Taylor isn't your "average recruiter." He never pushed me towards something that wasn't a good fit, but instead was intent on getting to know me and my needs. During the interview process, he connected me with Whistler contacts who gave me insights into the companies I was interviewing at, and he considered all of my feedback before giving me invaluable advice, including how to tackle some difficult conversations diplomatically. I would hands down recommend Taylor to anyone looking to make a move in-house.

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Taylor and I met in unusual circumstances. It wasn’t a recruiting email or a listed job. In fact, Taylor and I met after I had spoken with another legal recruiter who completely dismissed the transition I was looking to make as “impossible.” I insisted that I wanted to move from Project Finance to EC/VC and he pointed me to Taylor. After a few seconds on the phone I could tell this was the guy and he was at the firm that was going to get me there. Taylor, and Whistler Partners for that matter, are frankly the best at what they do. They leverage personal and professional connections to get you where you want to go. After hearing time and time again that it was impossible to have the career I wanted, here came Taylor who didn’t point out a problem, but instead offered a solution. Low and behold, Taylor’s strategy worked out and today I am an EC/VC associate at a top 3 firm for EC/VC.

Taylor not only worked with me to get me the transition I wanted, but once I was at the new firm Taylor was always readily available to answer questions, offer advice and give perspective on the transition. Whistler Partners and Taylor are well connected, smart, and experienced and those who use their services benefit greatly from their well-earned respect in just about every field of law. Taylor and Whistler Partners have gone on to help several people in my network contemplate and execute excellent lateral moves. Whether you are looking to move to another firm in the same field or if you are trying pivot and change careers entirely, I cannot recommend them enough. If you’re considering a move, or even if you’re not, a conversation with Taylor and the folks at Whistler can, and will, open your eyes into how you can make your professional (and frankly personal) life better.

JOSE CORTE-REAL

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Associate at Wilson Sonsini

Taylor made my dream job a reality. From our first call, I could tell that he had done his homework, genuinely cared about my career goals, and wanted to help me accomplish them. He understands the nuances of the media, entertainment, and technology legal market. Taylor thoughtfully and carefully curated potential lateral opportunities, found the perfect fit, and made the process seamless. I always felt that Taylor was invested in me for the long haul, and he has been a trusted adviser and friend.

PHILLIP HILL

Soft IP Litigation Associate at Covington

Taylor has been fantastic as a recruiter, and has been a great friend over the years. When I first talked to Taylor, I told him that I had no intention of moving for the next year or so, but he was still happy to meet up with me and gave me honest advice about the lateral market. About a year later, when I was finally ready to lateral, I called Taylor again and learned that he was a great partner throughout the whole process. From giving me interviewing tips to helping me negotiate my signing bonus, Taylor helped me through each and every step. Most importantly, he came through with great opportunities that fit my career goals, and helped me land the job that I wanted.

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Taylor and Whistler know what they’re doing in this market. They took the time to get to know me and my career goals so we could focus only on positions that would make a great fit. They have live knowledge of what’s market and use it to time things just right. It’s clear they’re playing the long game with the professionals they work with, and I’d be happy to partner again with them in the future.

MONTANA WARE

Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Associate at Orrick