I have noticed a greater shortage of mid-career partners in law firms today than at any point in my 20-plus years of partner recruiting. You…
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Law firms that want to hire the best laterals have to be proactive and stop waiting for candidates to come to them. The most desirable…
Everyone is focused on lateral hiring right now. Firms of every size, in every market, are stepping up their recruiting efforts. But all that attention…
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In lateral partner acquisition, the interview process is not just a diligence exercise. It is an integral part of the firm’s pitch. Law firms can…
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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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After 20 years in partner recruiting, I have learned from hundreds of recruiters and thousands of candidates what motivates partners to change firms. And it…