The American Lawyer - February 2019
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The American Lawyer - February 2019

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February 01, 2019 | News

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.
11 minute read
January 29, 2019 | Analysis

It's Time to Overhaul the Lateral Hiring Process

Lateral partner hiring is characterized by big opportunities, big risks and low success rates. Law firms need a new approach.
11 minute read
January 31, 2019 | News

Everyone Wants a Piece of Fenwick & West

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.
11 minute read
February 02, 2019 | Slideshow

All-Star Acquisitions: The 25 Biggest Lateral Moves of 2018

Presenting the top lateral hires from another busy year.
1 minute read
February 01, 2019 | News

In the MeToo Era, Lateral Candidates Are Going Under the Microscope

The hiring process now involves an extra layer of risk—and requires an extra layer of scrutiny.
10 minute read
January 31, 2019 | News

For Boomerang Laterals, There's No Place Like Home

The lateral landscape is dotted with lawyers returning to firms they've recently left. Why is the boomerang lateral suddenly so popular?
9 minute read
February 01, 2019 | News

How Has Document Review Changed Since Michelle Obama's Day?

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.
8 minute read
January 28, 2019 | News

Law Firms Are Relying More on Staff—and Treating Them More Like Lawyers

Professional staff are gaining responsibilities and returning value to their firms, and firms are responding by extending benefits once reserved for attorneys.
6 minute read
January 29, 2019 | Commentary

To Keep Young Lawyers Healthy and Practicing, Humanize Big Law

Law firms can—and should—ensure their young lawyers don't feel overburdened and inadequate.
13 minute read
January 29, 2019 | Commentary

Minority Women Are More Ambitious. Why Aren't They Getting Ahead?

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.
4 minute read
January 30, 2019 | Commentary

Satisfied Attorneys Are the Overlooked Key to Revenue Growth

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?
7 minute read

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