“Laurie helped us find four senior fundraising professionals. She quickly understood not just the required skillsets that we were looking for but also what candidates would represent a long term fit with our culture. That made the search process highly efficient as she knew what candidates to move forward for interviews vs. where we could save our time. Her network in our industry is top notch and it speaks for the depth of her relationships that she is viewed as an entrusted advisor or friend by the candidates she has placed. She delivers services and value add beyond what is expected, which makes her a senior search professional I would both recommend and use again.”

“Laurie did an outstanding job finding qualified candidates often going above and beyond the obvious places other recruiters would have gone. She was also a pleasure to work with.”

“From start to finish, Laurie’s detailed oriented approach separates her from her peers. Laurie is a consummate professional who shares valuable insights, trends and timely feedback. She places the trusted relationship with her candidates above all else and I have had the pleasure to get to know her even better after our search was completed and consider her a great friend in the business.”

“I got to know Laurie as a candidate in an intensive alts search process. She is intuitive, direct and always over-prepared me for the next step. Most important, Laurie engenders trust - she genuinely cares about long-term fit and always kept my best interest in mind.”

“The long and short of it is that Laurie is a top decile recruiter and has been for the past almost two decades.  I have known her for 18 years and she actually placed me at a hedge fund in New York.  That process was a smooth one from start to finish.  Her attention to detail and knowing how the client best worked allowed for an outcome that was win-win for both parties.  I can’t think of a person I would rather have recruiting me than Laurie. She sets the standard as a professional recruiter in today’s marketplace."

“Laurie Thompson is a true partner in the career process.  When I met Laurie I was at a firm that was struggling with its organizational structure and value proposition to investors. There was no clear path forward on the fundraising side, and try as we might, the senior owner partners of the firm did not want to let us fix the problems at hand.  I was trapped and rather panicked as promises were re-traded upon.  Laurie and her process helped me rescue myself on to my dream firm and dream role.  Laurie prepared me for the process at hand and guided me through my final contract negotiation. To this day, Laurie remains a trusted confidant in the industry. There are lots of big brand placement firms and agents at those firms.  Laurie Thompson is the best of the group because she is a partner to you in the process. I was not a transaction to Laurie and not a ticket to punch. She was a partner to my process and I am her friend now and someone who enjoys a regular dialogue. LT is the best and I would be happy to provide a personal recommendation any time and live."

“Laurie defines excellence in the recruiting process because she takes the time to  thoroughly understand her client and the candidate leading to the best strategic match.”

“I started to get to know Laurie as a senior distribution candidate. Laurie redefined how recruiters should work with clients and potential candidates. Laurie did an amazing job keeping me updated on the search throughout the process and really took the time to get to know me as a person.”

“I’ve worked with Laurie over the course of many years as a candidate, industry peer, and have relied on her knowledge and insight as a trusted advisor on my own career. Laurie is extremely dedicated and passionate about search and has developed a remarkable network and insight into the alternative investment industry.”

"Laurie helped me move into a great senior sales position at a leading global asset manager. During the process, she quickly got to know me well and was always prompt and responsive to my questions. She gave me actionable information, like a great coach, and helped me know exactly what to expect throughout the hiring process. Her advice was always honest and timely. Clearly, Laurie is a top industry expert. I was lucky to meet her when I did.”

"Laurie is one of the best recruiters I’ve worked with in my fifteen years as a HR professional. She is an industry expert, takes time to understand what the client needs, knows her candidates in depth, and is able to get the deal done.”