February, 01, 2019
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With Risks Growing, Lateral Hiring Takes a Leap of Faith
The war for lateral talent is more fierce than ever, despite—or in some cases because of—the likelihood that a recession looms.
Cover Story
The war for lateral talent is more fierce than ever, despite—or in some cases because of—the likelihood that a recession looms.
Nicholas Bruch, Michael A. Ellenhorn and Howard Rosenberg | January 29, 2019
Lateral partner hiring is characterized by big opportunities, big risks and low success rates. Law firms need a new approach.
Xiumei Dong | January 31, 2019
Silicon Valley's tech companies helped establish Fenwick as a force. Now outside law firms have eyes on the region, the work and Fenwick's lawyers.
ALM Staff | February 02, 2019
Presenting the top lateral hires from another busy year.
Scott Flaherty | February 01, 2019
The hiring process now involves an extra layer of risk—and requires an extra layer of scrutiny.
Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | January 31, 2019
The lateral landscape is dotted with lawyers returning to firms they've recently left. Why is the boomerang lateral suddenly so popular?
Victoria Hudgins | February 01, 2019
For years, document review was a slog, so much so that it helped run Obama out of practice. E-discovery has changed that, but it can be a mixed blessing.
The Young Lawyer Editorial Board | January 29, 2019
Law firms can—and should—ensure their young lawyers don't feel overburdened and inadequate.
Vivia Chen | January 29, 2019
Women of color are more likely to seek career advancement than their white counterparts, but they still can't win the race to the top in the legal profession.
Julie Cole | January 30, 2019
As law firms start another year with aggressive goals, isn’t it self-limiting to only look at their clients’ satisfaction and ignore the attorneys who are responsible for it?
Dan Packel | January 28, 2019
Professional staff are gaining responsibilities and returning value to their firms, and firms are responding by extending benefits once reserved for attorneys.
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