Testimonials about Alan J. Rubenstein, Esq.

The decision to leave my law firm and change practice areas was not easy. Furthermore, doing so in a difficult hiring market made the task that much more challenging. To my good fortune, a colleague of mine recommended Alan Rubenstein. Alan’s contacts and knowledge of the Chicago legal market cannot be understated. However, what truly sets Alan apart is his personal touch. Specifically, in Alan I found a true representative throughout the hiring process. Alan is genuinely interested in his candidates' immediate and long term career goals and spends substantial time preparing and counseling his candidates throughout the process. I am so impressed with Alan’s skills that I have recommended his services to several of my friends. They echo the same praise for Alan as I do. He is simply the best.

Lyle R. Mays

Associate

Chuhak & Tecson, Ltd.
“The decision to leave my former firm was difficult, but the thought of conducting a job search in Chicago while continuing to practice in Indianapolis was simply overwhelming. Fortunately, I was referred to Alan Rubenstein by a friend. Alan’s knowledge of the Chicago legal market and the different cultures within various law firms was invaluable. The information and resources Alan provided gave me a competitive advantage and allowed me to negotiate a superior arrangement, but most importantly, he helped me select the firm best suited for my personal and professional goals. I have since referred several of my friends to Alan and they have each had equally rewarding experiences.”

ROBERT T. BUDAY, ESQ.

Partner

KIRKLAND & ELLIS

Alan J. Rubenstein, Esq.

Executive Vice President

Alan joined Chicago Legal Search as a consultant in 1995. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 1986, Alan received his J.D. in 1990 from DePaul University College of Law where he was a Law Review member and the Executive Editor of the DePaul Business Law Journal. Alan spent five years as a commercial litigation and intellectual property associate with Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon in Chicago. He has been widely quoted as an authority on issues pertaining to the legal search profession in numerous national and local publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The American Lawyer, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Lawyer Magazine and Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Alan has spoken before the Chicago Association of Legal Personnel (“CALPA”), the Chicago Bar Association and law schools nationally on legal recruiting matters, and has testified as an expert witness on attorney placement and career matters. Alan has placed hundreds of prominent attorneys in Chicago and throughout the country. He is one of a very limited number of legal recruiters nationally that has personally generated in excess of six million dollars in placement fees. Alan has a passionate commitment to diversity hiring that is well recognized in the industry and he is an active member of the Cook County Bar Association.

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