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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.
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.
- ANONYMOUS
Legal Counsel at Venture Fund
Working with Wolf was one of the better professional experiences I've had. He took the time to actually understand what I was looking for in my next job and how it aligned with my overall career goals. He provided me with tailored advice and opportunities, whereas, frankly, other recruiters seemed more interested in making sure I was placed anywhere they could find an opening (relevant or not). Wolf also took the time to be there for me on a personal level, and was a great sounding board when considering different offers. I would recommend Wolf 10/10 times.
- JOE DOLL
Corporate & Crypto Associate at Fenwick & West
Tad and Whistler Partners have a great feel for the legal marketplace, especially as it relates to emerging markets. Tad was the perfect friend and ally in helping navigate the most complicated aspects of job change, while at all times making sure that I was maximizing my opportunities in a competitive environment.
- MICHAEL MCQUEENY
Cannabis Counsel at Foley Hoag
From the start, Tad listened carefully to understand what I was trying to accomplish in my lateral move and shaped and drove the search process advising me at every step of the journey. He is an excellent negotiator with prospective firms and tells it how it is to his clients. He made certain that I had all of the information and considered every angle before accepting or turning down an offer. We worked very well together and I have and will continue to recommend him to friends exploring a lateral move.
- WILL REILY
Financial Restructuring Associate at King & Spalding
Tad took the time to learn about my career goals, and rather than simply sharing opportunities and openings, he took the time to discuss and prepare multiple plans and paths for me to achieve these goals. In the end, I ended up at a great firm that puts right on track for where I hope my legal career will lead. Aside from our professional relationship, Tad also took the time to get to know me personally and continued to check in even when our search had to be temporarily put on hold due to the pandemic.
- ANONYMOUS
Mergers & Acquisitions Associate at AmLaw 100 Firm
Francis is not only awesome at what he does, but also is an all around great person to work with and to know. He has been a trusted advisor for me throughout my process of lateraling to a new firm in all respects, and has helped me to navigate the business-related aspects of the move (interviewing, negotiating the offer, etc.) as well as talking me through the things that would affect my personal life and career objectives. He is an organized, responsive and well-connected 'people-person' who goes above and beyond the typical role of a recruiter to make sure his clients are taken care of.
- JASMINE JOSEPH
Early Stage and Venture Capital Associate at Latham & Watkins
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.
- ANONYMOUS
Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Associate at Top Startups Firm
Wolf and the rest of the Whistler team were instrumental in finding the best opportunity for me in FinTech, and more specifically the niche area of cryptocurrencies. Most importantly, they listened to my desire in terms of law firm structure and growth prospects. They gave me valuable insight on market compensation and leverage in negotiations. Ultimately, I was placed at a great firm that had the kind of culture and growth prospects I sought, and the Whistler team made that happen.
- ANONYMOUS
General Counsel at Crypto Startup
Wolf and the Whistler team are a next generation team of legal recruiters. They are savvy, experienced and deeply entrenched in the right markets. I started working with Wolf even before I wanted a change because it was clear it was a relationship worth having, for both career and personal reasons. Later on, when a change was in the works, Wolf seamlessly led me through the process and helped me reach and even expand my goals.
- TOMER STEIN
Currently In-House, Former Capital Markets Associate at Latham & Watkins