Division: Legal

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Caroline Gagan

I am a senior talent acquisition professional with more than a decade of experience delivering full-cycle recruiting solutions across legal, accounting and finance, human resources, and operations functions. I bring a consultative, relationship-driven approach to recruiting, focused on understanding the people behind the roles and aligning business needs with the right talent while supporting candidates throughout the process. Most recently, I served as Assistant Vice President and Senior Recruiting Manager with a global organization in the Legal Permanent Placement division for the New England market, where I was recognized as Rookie of the year with the company. My background includes agency leadership, business development, and enterprise relationship management, providing a strong foundation in both client strategy and candidate experience. I approach each engagement with professionalism, integrity, and care, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and candidates to build high-performing teams and support meaningful, long-term career growth. See This Location

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Kelly Fluitt

Kelly Fluitt is the Co-Founder and Executive Recruiter at Coastal Wave Recruiting, where she specializes in connecting exceptional talent with organizations across a wide range of industries. With a strong background in executive search, recruiting, business development, and relationship management, Kelly is known for delivering a highly personalized, consultative approach that helps both clients and candidates achieve long-term success. Throughout her career, Kelly has built lasting partnerships by understanding each client’s unique hiring needs and identifying professionals who not only possess the right skills but also align with company culture. She is passionate about creating meaningful career opportunities while helping businesses grow through strategic hiring. Kelly’s goal is to make recruiting a seamless, transparent, and results-driven experience. By leveraging modern recruiting technology, an extensive professional network, and a commitment to exceptional service, she strives to be a trusted talent partner for every client she serves. See This Location

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Jim Fender

I’m a recruiting and business development leader with 20+ years of experience helping companies grow by connecting them with the right talent. My background in sales taught me how to build trust quickly, understand client needs, and deliver results — skills that translate perfectly into recruiting. I’ve developed a reputation for finding top talent, and building strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Whether it’s partnering with leadership on workforce strategy, or creating data-driven hiring practices, I love helping organizations and people thrive. At the heart of it, my approach is simple: listen first, act fast, and focus on long-term success for both the company and the candidate. See This Location

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Leanne Fesenmeyer

Leanne leverages her diverse experience in executive search and general management to serve her clients and candidates. Her work spans many industries including the consumer, healthcare, industrial, technology and professional service sectors across multiple functions including marketing, sales, finance, HR, legal and operations. Leanne began her career in marketing, working with leading companies in CPG, apparel, hospitality, and automotive industries including P&G, RB, IHG and Ford. In 2005, she transitioned to executive search, joining Heidrick & Struggles, where she focused on the Chief Marketing/Sales Officer and consumer practices and later, the Global Industrial Practice. Subsequently, she worked with a variety of mid-sized and boutique firms and also built the internal Executive Recruiting team while part of Whirlpool Corporation. Her passion is to support and match outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities, and to build long-term relationships based on trust and integrity. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, pickleball, skiing, gardening and crafting. See This Location

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Rob Federico

With 16 years of experience across the staffing industry, I have established myself as a versatile recruitment expert capable of supporting industries ranging from IT and Engineering to Government Contracting (DoD), Finance, and Executive Search. My career is defined by a proven track record of success with organizations of all scales, from agile start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, where I am frequently sought out as the go-to specialist for challenging, niche, and hard-to-fill roles. My mission is to simplify the professional journey for candidates while providing clients with a fast, efficient, and painless hiring process. By focusing on reducing time-to-hire and securing top-tier talent, I ensure that every placement drives long-term operational success and a seamless transition for both the employer and the individual. See This Location

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Cathy Falberg

As an Independent Director partnered with the RIM Recruiting Professionals network, I bring more than a decade of experience connecting exceptional companies with top-tier talent. My approach is consultative and focused, built on taking the time to understand each organization’s unique needs, culture, and leadership goals. I specialize in recruiting across four key areas: Finance Accounting Executive Search Legal My goal is simple: to build lasting partnerships and connect organizations with the exceptional professionals who can make a meaningful impact. See This Location

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