About Us/ Testimonials

"I have learned to trust  Newhouse + Noblin when it comes to making crucial hiring decisions for key attorney positions within our Legal Department. They have a knack for understanding what we want, listen well and never fail to present us with top tier candidates.  I highly recommend their services due to their professionalism, tremendous pool of talent and keen eye to produce the perfect fit for any legal professional position."

Mark Berg

EVP, Chief of Staff
Pioneer Natural Resources

"I’ve known the team at Newhouse + Noblin for years and have repeatedly trusted them with important legal hiring needs.  Every time, they impress me with their responsiveness, efficiency and professionalism.   No matter how technical or specialized the legal need, they source excellent on-point candidates and partner with me throughout the process to ensure a quality result."

Charles C. Boettcher

Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Eagle Rock Energy

"I have worked with the team at Newhouse + Noblin for years and they have filled multiple searches within my legal department. They are professional, responsive and effective, targeting the right candidates and making the search process a smooth one.  I recommend them without hesitation."

Dwight Rettig

former Vice President and General Counsel
National Oilwell Varco

"I have worked with Tish Elliott of Newhouse + Noblin for over a decade, and she has been instrumental in helping us build a first-class legal department. Tish has a keen insight into candidates, as well as solid advice on every aspect of building a legal department."

Bradley C. Barron

President and CEO
NuStar Energy L.P.

"Newhouse + Noblin has proven to be a trusted business partner delivering A-list candidates with a particular sensitivity to cultural fit."

Steve Kemps

Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Quanta Services

"I have worked with Beth Walker at Newhouse + Noblin on multiple searches for my legal department. She and her team have demonstrated dedication, efficiency, and a depth of knowledge about the legal hiring market. They have been a valuable resource."

Bruce Taten

former Vice President and General Counsel
Cooper Industries Ltd.

"I have worked with Beth Walker and Tish Elliott at Newhouse + Noblin on several occasions. They have always exceeded my expectations, providing quick service and sourcing excellent candidates.  Beth and Tish provide valuable insights and guidance throughout the hiring process."

Todd Moore

Executive Vice President and General Counsel
NCI Building Systems in Houston

"I've worked with Russell Newhouse on my legal hiring needs for a decade. He has been a valued partner in recruiting a substantial number of the attorneys in our legal department. Newhouse + Noblin has taken the time to understand our culture and to deliver candidates that are an excellent substantive and interpersonal fit."

Ronald F. Shuff

Former Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Flowserve Corporation

"When my team has an important position to fill, I call Newhouse + Noblin.  I trust them to understand the substantive experience and cultural fit required and I know they will be a credible and professional liaison for Sabre/Travelocity in the marketplace.  They take the time to really understand the type of person we need.  Newhouse Noblin does an excellent job of communicating exactly how they will approach a search, what we can expect, and then delivering results. "

Sterling L. Miller

former General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Sabre Holdings Corporation

"I’ve worked with both Russell Newhouse and Kelly Noblin several times over the past few years when needing to find high-quality attorneys to fill vacant in-house positions in our Legal Department.  So far as I’m concerned, they are “best in class.”  They’re very responsive and totally client-focused.  I recommend them without reservation to anyone who needs prompt professional placement help, in either filling a vacancy or finding a job in the legal profession. "

Cody Wilbanks

Former Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
SuperMedia LLC

"CenterPoint Energy's Midstream Business Unit has filled two new positions with experienced lawyers in the last three years. In both cases, the candidates we ultimately hired were presented to us by Newhouse + Noblin. We know we can count on them to present well-researched, well-screened prospects."

Mark C. Schroeder

Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Enable Midstream Partners, LP

"I have known Tish Elliott with Newhouse + Noblin and worked with her for over a decade. She is very knowledgeable about the legal hiring market and has always been a valued resource. One of her best qualities is her intuitive ability to match the right candidate to the right job, enabling her placements to have long and successful careers with her clients."

John H. Hempfling II

Global Litigation Counsel
Whole Foods Market

"I’ve known Tish Elliott for years, both as a candidate and an employer, and I have complete faith in her ability to provide beyond-stellar counsel in either role.  Every time I have worked with her, she has impressed me with her responsiveness, knowledge of the market and professionalism.   Tish and Newhouse + Noblin have uncanny intuition for finding the absolute right person for the job: right for our corporate culture, right for our legal department and right for the company as a whole."

Amy L. Perry

Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel
NuStar Energy L.P.

"My company has relied on Newhouse + Noblin with great success, but I can further speak to the reputation and character of Russell Newhouse.  I’ve known Russell for 20+ years, starting as a colleague in the law practice and carrying through to the present as a go-to service provider.  I can always count on him to be professional, honest, and responsive.   When I have occasion to suggest a legal recruiter, I confidently recommend Russell."

Jeff Rees

Vice President, Domestic Law
Pioneer Natural Resources

"We were very pleased with the service provided by Beth Walker and Alicia Hinds at Newhouse + Noblin, and we cannot recall receiving such first-class service from other recruiters. Thank you for a job well done!"

Tom McEntire

Chief Financial Officer
Geospace Technologies

"It was truly a pleasure doing business with Kelly. It is rare to work with a firm and a person who is and has been on top of this project from the first email. She was a great partner and it is rare to find that kind of diligence in the world of recruiting."

Valerie Davisson

Garden Ridge
Chief People Officer

"I have had the unique opportunity to work with Russell Newhouse on both sides of the recruiting process. He recruited me for an attorney position at Flowserve when I was working at a large law firm, and now, as Flowserve’s General Counsel, Russell has successfully conducted several important attorney searches for my team. Newhouse + Noblin takes the time to understand your culture and business needs and will deliver strong candidates who fit with your company. Their discernment, experience, judgment, and market knowledge are outstanding."

Carey A. O'Connor

Sr. Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Flowserve Corporation