SUCCESS

Professional Team

Linda Sloan-Young

As co-founder of Hughes & Sloan, Inc., Linda’s recruiting expertise and sophisticated client base has been instrumental in keeping Hughes & Sloan at the forefront of the legal recruiting arena.  For nearly two decades, she has been instrumental in placing attorneys with law firms and corporations throughout the United States and abroad.  The company, now under her direction, continues to provide professional placement and career services to some of the world’s most prominent corporations and law firms, including The Home Depot, General Electric, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Alston & Bird, Bingham McCutchen, Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft, Cooley Godward, Dow Lohnes & Albertson, King & Spalding, and Weil Gotshal.  Linda’s expertise has been recognized by a variety of print publications which frequently interview and quote her including The National Law Journal, American Lawyer magazine and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  Prior to her recruiting career, Linda was a marketing and advertising executive for CBS/Sony and Warner Brothers.  Linda earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and General Sciences from the University of Colorado. lsloan@hughesandsloan.com

Raj M. Nichani, Esq.

Raj is Vice President of Hughes & Sloan. A graduate of Emory University and Syracuse University College of Law, Raj is a successful practicing attorney, legal recruiter and entrepreneurial businessman. Prior to joining Hughes & Sloan, Raj was a securities litigator at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan and Rogers & Hardin in Atlanta. In addition, Raj was a litigation associate at Kelley Drye & Warren in New York City. Raj's legal experience and long-lasting personal relationships within the legal community have primed him for the legal recruiting world. In his spare time, Raj enjoys boating, traveling and playing tennis. Raj is also an active member of the Georgia Asian Pacific Bar Association (GAPABA) and the IndusBar of Georgia. rnichani@hughesandsloan.com

Alecia A. Johnson, PHR

Alecia serves as Director of Administration. Her education includes an AAS degree in Systems Engineering and a BS degree in Technical Management from Devry University. While a student, she was involved with several business outreach programs which made available technical consulting, administrative and accounting services to small businesses. During those years, she developed an interest in the economic development of small businesses. A problem-solver by nature, she takes pride in finding innovative and workable ways to approach challenges. In addition to providing administrative services to Hughes & Sloan, Alecia is actively involved in the strategic planning and day to day management decisions of Hughes & Sloan.  ajohnson@hughesandsloan.com

Tina Cianciulli

Tina is our Senior Administrative Assistant and the first delightful voice you will hear when calling Hughes & Sloan. Prior to joining Hughes & Sloan Tina provided donor management, event coordination and fund raising services for a not-for-profit organization in Great Neck, NY. Tina’s years of experience give her the ability to quickly identify the needs of both clients and candidates and guide them to the appropriate recruiting professional.  In her spare time, Tina enjoys movies and digital photography. tcianciulli@hughesandsloan.com

Heather Fiorella, Esq. - Legal Recruiter - NY Office

Heather joined Hughes & Sloan in 2007 as a Legal Recruiter.  Prior to joining Hughes & Sloan, Heather was an attorney in Connecticut specializing in Commercial Litigation.  Heather received her B.A. from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 2000 where she was a double major in English and Legal Studies.  Heather received her Paralegal Certificate from New York University and was a paralegal for three years in both New York and Connecticut before attending law school.  Heather graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2005 and is barred in Connecticut. hfiorella@hughesandsloan.com

Josh Kenyon - Senior Legal Recruiter

Josh has an earned reputation for timely placement of quality candidates in his long career as a legal recruiter.  He has established an extensive network of attorneys in every area of law and is a trusted name among in-house legal departments as well as small and large firms alike.  Josh is a graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law and practiced in Atlanta for several years prior to becoming a recruiter. jkenyon@hughesandsloan.com

Kim Daniel - Senior Legal Recruiter

Kim comes to us with over 7 years of experience in all facets of legal recruiting. Kim has a successful reputation, placing legal professionals at all levels. We are proud to have Kim join our Hughes & Sloan family. kdaniel@hughesandsloan.com

Wesley Ables - Legal Recruiter
jsloan@hughesandsloan.com

Jeff Sloan - Legal Recruiter
jsloan@hughesandsloan.com

Donna Hamil - Contract & Support Staff Recruiter

Donna joined Hughes and Sloan in 2008 as a Contract & Support Staff Recruiter. Donna places high-quality staff from the administrative level to contract attorneys in temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Donna is a graduate of University of West Georgia with a BA degree in History. Donna's outgoing personality and genuine concern for both candidates and clients drive her to work hard to find the perfect match. dhamil@hughesandsloan.com