The Lateral Market and Political Cycles: A Timing Decision for Managing Partners
Managing partners understand that political cycles influence demand. The real issue is not awareness — it is timing. If you wait for electoral outcomes to…
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Managing partners understand that political cycles influence demand. The real issue is not awareness — it is timing. If you wait for electoral outcomes to…
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Law firm leaders who focus on costs may want to consider one that is not a discrete line item on financial statements but which nonetheless…
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Many firms continue to express disappointment with the assimilation and performance of lateral partners. As we head into 2026, it’s worth resetting expectations—and actions. Lateral…
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Law firm leaders must be selective when choosing a recruiter. They are not interchangeable. The right recruiter is not a vendor—they are a true partner.…
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A well-respected law firm CMO asked me recently: “What makes an effective business development plan for a lawyer?” At first blush, that seems like a…
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Based on Thomson Reuters Institute, 2026 Report on the State of the US Legal Market: “Peak prosperity and the fault lines below.” If you’re a…
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