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National Law Journal

From Guaranteed Comp to Ethics Screens, How Big Law Navigates the Revolving Door

"When firms do a profitability projection, they factor in the hands-off period for the person's prior agency for a period of time," noted a legal recruiter.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

'We Have That Equal Responsibility': One Am Law 50 Firm's Approach to Lateral Integration

"This is a 50/50 proposition. We're not the 'show me' firm, where we bring in the lateral and say, 'Show me your book and how you'll help us,'" said K&L Gates global strategic growth partner Craig Budner.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Crisis PR Opportunities Around Key Holidays

We look at some of the holidays coming up in the next few months that carry potential PR concerns. A business that understands the sensitivities can mitigate risk of a holiday crisis.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Cost Squeeze Forcing GCs to Move Beyond 'Window Dressing' Solutions

"A whole lot of work is assigned simply because the department ran out of time," said Susan Hackett, CEO of Legal Executive Leadership.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'Everybody Is Holding Their Breath': Big Law Lobbying Businesses See Mixed Earnings in Q3

A "small handful of our clients" are taking "a wait and see approach" toward the upcoming election, though are "prepared to re-engage post-election," said Will Moschella, of Brownstein's government relations department.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

From M&A to Music Fest, Ballard Spahr Attorney Hosts Week-Long Jam Session With Help of Clients

Greg Seltzer's Philly Music Fest has grown from two shows in two nights at one venue to seven nights at six venues across the city.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'Utterly Bewildering': GCs Struggle to Grasp Scattershot Nature of Law Firm Rate Hikes

"It's a complicated, highly fragmented industry with tens of thousands of people making different decisions every day," said Jason Winmill, legal department consultant.
5 minute read

Law.com

Unlocking Your Lawyers' Rainmaking Potential: A Coaching Guide 

This article explores the complexities of coaching lawyers in business development, offering insights and strategies to unlock their full rainmaking potential.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

When Law Firms Get Hacked, Are Their Corporate Clients on the Hook?

"Law firms are being heavily targeted now because they have a lot of sensitive information and they need to operate," said Brian Levine, managing director of Ernst & Young's cybersecurity and data privacy practice.
8 minute read

Law.com

From Roadblock to Opportunity: Rethinking Client Conflict Processes in Lateral Partner Recruiting

Law firms can and should take proactive steps, such as tackling conflicts earlier and more thoroughly during the recruiting process, to address these challenges and realize the potential of their promising new hire.
8 minute read

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