Sign in to follow

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

The Legal Intelligencer

Culture Key to Remaining Competitive for Talent at Midsize Firms

"Less and less people are concerned with upward mobility as they were in years past," said Philadelphia-area recruiter Brian Levinson. "We live in a now moment, and they're worried about the now."
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Associate Talent Market Cools, as Local Firms Refine Retention Strategies

"They could be happier financially or happier culturally, but there are less disgruntled attorneys at their current firms looking to get out," said Alevistar Legal Search founder Brian Levinson.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

At 18%, Law Firm Associate Attrition Rate Continues 2-Year Decline

"Starting with the pandemic years we saw high levels of attrition, and we're starting to see those attrition levels start to revert to what we saw pre-pandemic," said Jennifer Mandery, vice president for research at the NALP Foundation.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Prosecutors Urge Lawmakers to Lift Residency Requirements for ADAs

More than 20 bills have suspended residency mandates in individual cases, but a more sweeping cure is needed, says the statewide DAs group.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

1 in 4 Big Law Associates Plan to Leave Within the Year

A tough hiring market has improved associate retention lately, but a new Major, Lindsey & Africa survey of Big Law associates found retention problems on the horizon for law firms.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Push to 4-Day Attendance Poses Risks for Law Firm Diversity Efforts

The growing eagerness to ramp up office mandates will have the sharpest impacts on women, caregivers, and people of color, according to industry observers.
7 minute read

International Edition

Why International Legal Recruiters are Targeting African Lawyers

The appeal of top African firms that offer world class training is being tested by the lure of higher salaries and more expansive international work.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Eckert Seamans Forms 'Inclusion Council' to Direct Diversity in Recruiting, Better Retention

The newly minted Inclusion Council has already created a language guide to educate employees on the implications of the language they use even in ordinary conversation and how certain terms or phrases might impact co-workers.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Substance Abuse CLE Program Helps Lawyers and Law Firms Get Better at Getting Help

The one-day program hosted by Caron Treatment Centers and Decipher Investigative Intelligence helps law firms break down stigmas around seeking help for substance abuse.
4 minute read

TRENDING STORIES

Law Pro Logo

Featured Firms

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

(470) 294-1674

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

(857) 444-6468

Smith & Hassler

(713) 739-1250

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Why Are So Many Law Firms Suddenly Embracing Digital Transformation?

    Brought to you by AllRize

    Download Now

  • 2025 State Legislative Sessions

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now

  • Retention & Online Reputation for Law Firms: 2025 Guide

    Brought to you by Amazing Workplace, Inc.

    Download Now

  • Europe's Escalating Regulatory Framework: Mapping Efforts to Mitigate Supply Chain Risks

    Brought to you by LRN

    Download Now