paul lawrence associates is a performance based retained executive search firm. The organization differentiates itself as follows: All executive searches are built on a “pay-for-performance” basis. All searches have a diversity component incorporated into the process. All candidates are guaranteed for a minimum of 18 months. paul-lawrence associates has developed a "three-tier" process to executive search, which includes a more extensive research program at initiation with an early benchmarking of candidates. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Hudson, Ohio with additional offices in New York and Columbus as well as affiliate offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Mumbai.