Africa

Africa

August 12, 2024 | International Edition

India's Legal Market: The Ongoing Journey of Liberalization

In the past 18 months there has been a refocus on India with many international law firms setting up or strengthening their India practices.

By Naveen Tuli and Ashish Raivadera, Major Lindsey & Africa

4 minute read

April 16, 2024 | International Edition

A Two-Way Conversation: Wellbeing in the Legal Profession

The legal sector's workforce is not less invested in work, but they are equally as invested in their self-care and see work/life balance as a core component of this.

By Brent Harris, Major, Lindsey & Africa

6 minute read

March 27, 2024 | Legaltech News

General Counsel Who Don't Embrace Artificial Intelligence Will Eventually Be Replaced

AI technology and its adoption is moving at light speed. General counsel who ignore the benefits of AI or avoid the use of AI in their legal operations will be left behind and their legal departments will suffer.

By Craig Donaldson and Allison Rosner, Major, Lindsey & Africa

5 minute read

December 03, 2023 | International Edition

How Hiring in Legal Markets Around The World Has Fared in 2023

Recruiter Brent Harris of Major, Lindsey & Africa explains the key trends across the US, UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

By Brent Harris, Major, Lindsey & Africa

6 minute read

June 14, 2023 | International Edition

Associates Making the Leap In-House: Do You Know Where You'll Land?

Associates should be mindful that in-house lawyers are not guaranteed a 40-hour week, sometimes working as many hours as law firm associates.

By Nathan Peart and Jerry Temko, Major, Lindsey & Africa

5 minute read

December 02, 2022 | International Edition

What Effect Will a Recession Have on The Legal Hiring Landscape?

Reputations were tarnished by mass layoffs during the financial crisis and several large law firms struggled to hire in the post-recovery years, explains one recruiter.

By Nathan Peart, Major, Lindsey & Africa

4 minute read

June 03, 2021 | International Edition

Associate Burnout is Real. Firms Can and Must Do More

As workloads ramp up, junior lawyers need more support.

By Ann Offomata, Major Lindsey & Africa

4 minute read

March 13, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Scripps GC Cynthia Gibson on Giving Clients What They Need

In a Q&A, the company's executive vice president and chief legal and business affairs officer discusses approaching legal work through a business lens and finding opportunities to develop outside of work.

By Major, Lindsey & Africa

6 minute read

March 12, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Former MoFo Managing Partner Anna Erickson White on Overcoming Gender Issues

In a Q&A, she opens up about support systems and keeping an eye on the long-term outlook.

By Major, Lindsey & Africa

8 minute read

March 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Akerman L.A. Managing Partner Sue Zabloudil on Maintaining a Work Ethic

In a Q&A, she opens up about the value of dependability and communication.

By Major, Lindsey & Africa

7 minute read


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