Credit: ink drop/Adobe Stock COOs on the Move as Big Firms See Flurry of Business Pro Hires
The consequence of a professional "wall" is usually turnover, noted an industry observer, about the fast pace of c-suite moves.
September 13, 2024 at 04:21 PM
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What You Need to Know
- The COO spot was on the move in the last six weeks, with at least four firms picking up new talent in the role.
- Most of the c-suite moves were from one big firm to another, even while the industry says it wants outside perspective.
- The c-suite roles are seeing active turnover in the industry.
Several top law firms have announced new chief operating officers and other administrative hires, as c-suite hiring in Big Law continues at a fast clip.
Over the last six weeks, Law.com tracked at least a dozen c-suite hires in Big Law, including COO hires at McGuireWoods; Goodwin Procter; Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath; and Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith.
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