Testimonials about Rodney L. Abstone II
Candidate Testimonials
“I have found a great job, thanks to Rodney Abstone. When I decided to change jobs, Rodney was recommended by a friend as someone who could help me. She was right! I was very impressed with the entire process. Rodney was professional and committed to helping me find the right law firm to work for. He was also very friendly and I trusted his knowledge and experience. I had two great offers within two weeks. I don’t plan to need a recruiter for a long time, but if I did, it is wonderful to know that there are people like Rodney to help. I would highly recommend him to anyone!”
Legal Recruiting Coordinator
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
“I greatly appreciate having Rodney speak on my behalf regarding my search for an Executive Director position with a prominent law firm. He knows the market very well and the type of person that a sophisticated firm is looking for. He is articulate and personable. Good and timely follow-up!”
Executive Director
Much Shelist
“I recently had the pleasure to work with Rodney Abstone as a candidate and from the moment he contacted me, I knew I was a great fit for the opportunities he represented. Throughout the recruitment process, I was in frequent contact with Rodney and he always kept me abreast of key information that made the process both smooth and efficient. Ultimately, he found me the perfect opportunity and was a consumate professional through the entire process.”
Regional Marketing Manager - Midwest Region
Jackson Lewis LLP
Working with Rodney was, in a word, marvelous.His professionalism, his straight-forward and direct responses, and his genuine interest in my career all made working with him an incredibly positive experience.They say that changing jobs is one of the most stressful things you can do in life (along with getting a divorce and moving), but Rodney made the entire process completely painless. He may want to consider a career in dentistry next.
Proposal Manager
Jackson Lewis, LLP - San Francisco
“I genuinely appreciate this opportunity to express what a phenomenal recruiter I consider Rodney Abstone to be. For years, Rodney’s scrupulous and results-oriented style had been touted by many well-respected legal professionals, so when I decided to ‘test the waters’ it was without hesitation that I reached out to Rodney. I was not disappointed! Within two days of my call, he had identified the perfect career match, a very unique opportunity that fused my years of trademark experience with my legal administrator expertise.
Rodney’s distinctive balance of professionalism, passion and candor are unmatched in legal recruiting. CLS Legal Staffing has a rare gem in Rodney Abstone. I will continue to recommend others who are looking for career opportunities within the legal arena to CLS Legal Staffing because of Rodney.”
Legal Lead ~ Trademarks
Accenture
“After almost 20 years at a law firm, I decided that it was time to move on to something new. At the recommendation of a friend, I contacted Rodney and we talked briefly. I explained my situation and sent him my resume. Rodney assured me that I was indeed a valuable asset and would be easy to place. He was very correct. Within a week, I had found the job I was looking for. What I appreciated the most was the boost to my self-esteem and the fact that Rodney did not send me on jobs that would have wasted both my time and the employer’s. I have since passed on his v-card to close friends.”
Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP
“My first experience in working with a recruiter was great thanks to Rodney Abstone. He was very professional, understanding and patient with me. Rodney was extremely helpful and worked hard. I appreciated his honesty and way of communicating with me. It was a pleasure, and I thank Rodney for helping me.”
Trademark Paralegal
Foley & Lardner
“I highly recommend CLS Legal Staffing and, especially, their recruiter, Rodney Abstone. Rodney provided salient advice regarding my resume, and kept me posted every step of the way through the interview and negotiation process. I appreciated his candor, clear communication, discretion on the telephone, and always cheerful demeanor. I would work with him again in a heartbeat.”
Trusts & Estates Paralegal
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
“My experience with CLS Legal Staffing was excellent, but I have to say that they are only as good as their recruiters. Rodney Abstone was excellent! During my interview with Rodney, I found him to be personable as well as professional. I was impressed with the manner in which he approached me as a candidate and as a person. He conveys a genuine interest in placing qualified candidates with the right client. I appreciated the thorough, open and honest manner in which he communicated with me as a prospective candidate. He makes sure that he really understands your expectations and that you are aware of his. I found Rodney to be knowledgeable, informative, helpful and most of all, passionate about his profession, which makes him an effective and results oriented recruiter. I have and will continue to highly recommend Rodney to any person looking for employment in the legal field.”
Manager of Legal Services
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Client Testimonials
“I recently worked with CLS Legal Staffing to fill two paralegal openings at Accenture. In particular, I worked with Rodney Abstone. He not only helped me fill the senior position first, but also referred me to the second person whom we hired for the remaining position. We are extremely pleased with their work quality and immediate contribution.
Rodney immediately knew what we needed, and only sent me resumes that fit our exact criteria. I trusted his judgement regarding one of the candidates, contrary to my initial reservations, whom we ultimately hired. He was honest, thoughtful, and fun to work with throughout the entire process. I looked forward to our daily update calls. In the future, whenever I have any paralegal hiring needs, CLS Legal Staffing will be the first recruiting firm I will call. Thanks for making the process easy and fun!”
Enterprise Recruiting
Accenture HR Services
“In my opinion, CLS Legal Staffing is one of the premier legal search firms in Chicago. I worked with Rodney Abstone, a legal search consultant at CLS Legal Staffing, to recruit for an intellectual property position. While anticipating a great length of time to find a top notch candidate due to the special needs required for the position, Rodney Abstone and Simone Green made the search effortless. CLS Legal Staffing was able to provide a stream of highly qualified candidates and we filled the position almost immediately. Rodney Abstone and his colleagues’ genuine, sincere, thorough and professional approach makes them a joy to work with and highly effective.”
Paralegal Manager (Chicago)
DrinkerBiddle GardnerCarton
“I worked with Rodney Abstone, a legal search consultant with CLS Legal Staffing, when trying to recruit a real estate paralegal. While the search had proven to be very difficult due to a tight market, Rodney presented some very good candidates. He is personable, professional and knew exactly the type of candidate I was looking for. It was a very pleasant experience.”
HR Coordinator
Goldberg Kohn
“CLS Legal Staffing and Rodney Abstone provided professional, cooperative and efficient service to us in the staffing for a corporate position. Working with them in this effort was one of the most straightforward and trouble-free experiences I’ve had working with a recruiter, and I have no reservations in recommending them.”
Human Resources Administrator
E.ON Climate & Renewables
CLS Legal Staffing and Rodney Abstone helped us fill very important marketing department positions for various offices around the country, which had proven to be difficult. He was very thorough, responsive and worked with a high degree of professionalism and integrity. He seems to have an advanced knowledge of the legal market and is very well connected, which led to the hiring of great candidates in a relatively short period of time.
National Marketing Director
Jackson Lewis LLP
During the past several years, I have had the pleasure of working with Rodney Abstone regarding law firm senior executive opportunities. I have always enjoyed my interaction with him. He has provided excellent representation. He is a very experienced and knowledgeable search professional. He understands the business very well and knows the legal market better than most, which makes him an excellent resource for clients as well as candidates. I look forward to working with him in the future and would not hesitate to use his services when necessary.
Director of Administration
Seyfarth Shaw LLP