One of the wonderful things about being a legal search consultant is that, even after over 30 years in the trenches, I learn something new almost every day. Today, I learned something from a candidate that I want to share, since it’s so good. This candidate, a mid-level associate, is wise beyond his years. When…
The size of the candidate’s book of business is not the controlling factor in determining the success of a lateral partner hire; rather, profitability is the key concern. A $5million book of business is not worth the same to every law firm’s bottom line, and the calculation depends upon several factors. The true value of…
Elder law is a rapidly-growing practice area driven by a graying American population with diverse legal needs. In addition to handling matters traditionally encompassed by estate planners, elder law attorneys take a more holistic approach to address the client’s financial, physical, and emotional requirements. Few practice areas touch upon the range of issues that elder…
Just as with most career transitions in any market sector, a large percentage of in-house lawyer moves are accomplished through networking and personal referrals. While in-house hopefuls should actively network, they should not overlook other sources for possible job leads. Outside Counsel General counsel typically hire other in-house lawyers in the same industry whom they…
