The American Lawyer

Top Tips for Lateral Partners

It often boils down to this: On Sunday night, how are you feeling about Monday? Dan Binstock provides part one of his top 20 tips for laterals.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

To Accept or Not to Accept a Nonequity Partner Position

The firm you are excited to join makes you the offer you have been waiting for, but the offer is for a nonequity partner position. What should you do?
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Legal Recruiter Amy Savage Joins Garrison as Lateral Gov't Moves Stay Busy

While government lateral moves have picked up this year, Savage noted that some public service lawyers are holding back on making a move until after the presidential election.
6 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

The American Lawyer

Lateral Partners and Ethics Landmines

The best recruiters spot the ethics issues and refer you to capable outside ethics counsel sooner than later, Dan Binstock writes.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ex-Major, Lindsey & Africa Leader Joins CenterPeak, Formerly Johnson Downie and Lippman Jungers

Jeffrey Lowe adds a Washington, D.C., stronghold to CenterPeak's presence in New York, California and Texas.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Recession Fears Cloud Outlook for In-House Hiring

"It is too difficult for anyone to predict the outcome for the year, but we are optimistic that there will be a place for business-minded lawyers with high emotional intelligence." said John Gilmore, co-founder of BarkerGilmore.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Going Beyond the Gut Check When Hiring

"Trusting your gut" is a litmus test that matters. You should feel good about a new hire. But don't be seduced into simply picking the most charismatic interviewee. Great interviewee does not always translate into great employee.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

So, You're a Fifth-Year Associate

In many professions, seniority is a pure asset. In lateral law firm moves, seniority tips over and becomes a hindrance for many roles starting in the sixth year.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Facing a Shrinking Talent Pool, Insurance Defense Firms Are Fighting to Add Attorneys

"As insurance carriers become more aggressive with auditing and exceptions and cost containment, that is an impediment to our ability to retain talent," said one law firm leader. "It's having an adverse effect on morale."
6 minute read

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