About us
Integrity & Ethics
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, confidentiality, & professionalism in every conversation with our clients and candidates alike
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Candidate-First
We don’t steer, we support. Your career is yours to lead. Our role is to listen carefully, understand what matters most to you and provide unrivaled guidance
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Expert Solution
With over 40 years of combined experience in the legal hiring and recruiting market, we offer a strategic and individualistic approach to support smart career decisions
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EC Legal Recruiting LLC adheres to Articles I and II of the Code of Ethics established by the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC), which govern ethical conduct and professional responsibility in relationships with both employers and candidates. These Articles emphasize principles such as confidentiality, transparency, and respect for candidate autonomy throughout the recruitment process. You can view the full Code of Ethics on the NALSC website: www.nalsc.org
Team
Mark W. Stoutenburg, Esq.
Legal Recruiter
Greater New York Area
mark@eclegalrecruiting.com
As an attorney with twenty-five years of experience in complex business and commercial litigation in both state and federal court—including as litigation counsel in arbitration, trial, and appellate matters—Mark understands the primacy of complete confidentiality and seeks a trusting, authentic relationship with each candidate and client.
Over the course of his legal career, he served as a litigation associate at the firm formerly known as Arnold & Porter, advanced to associate and partner at Gibbons P.C., and later co-founded and practiced as a partner at O’Reilly Stoutenburg Richards LLP. He has also served as a hiring partner and hiring committee member, and has mentored numerous associates.
Today, Mark advises senior attorneys, individual partners, and partner groups in the lateral market, helping them evaluate whether and when to make a move, and guiding them through every step of the hiring process to ensure they are fully prepared.
Eleonora Cacciola
Managing Partner
New York, NY
eleonora@eclegalrecruiting.com
Eleonora Cacciola began her recruiting career at national full-service search firms, where she developed broad industry experience across technology, consumer products, financial services, industrials, and entertainment. She later spent five years at a boutique legal recruiting firm focused on intellectual property, where she successfully placed numerous patent attorneys with top-tier law firms.
Eleonora specializes in the recruitment and placement of patent litigation associates and partners at Am Law 100 firms and leading IP boutiques.
Known for her thoughtful and discrete approach, Eleonora places a premium on building long-term, trust-based relationships with both candidates and clients.
Eleonora prioritizes confidentiality and trust in every engagement. She works closely with candidates to assess whether a move aligns with their long-term goals and provides thoughtful, candid guidance throughout the process.
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