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In a World Without Affirmative Action, Technology Will Be Key to Ensuring Equitable Outcomes for All

In any recruiting process, a myriad of factors determine a candidate's potential—too many for any one recruiter to consider without the use of technology.
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

As Boomers Retire, Law Firms Need To Hire: How Forward-Looking Recruitment Can Advance Lawyers' Careers

"Attorneys whose careers have focused on the pure practice of law may not be the 'go-to' profile for a succession opportunity," write recruiters at search firm The Foster Group. "Rather, the ideal candidate will also be entrepreneurial and client-facing — they will have shown an aptitude for, and an interest in, client development and management."
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Legal Recruiting Startup Flo Recruit Raises $4.2 Million, Eyeing Expansion of Law School Network

As virtual recruiting has expanded since the pandemic years, Flo Recruit plans to use its latest funding round to ramp up the expansion of its virtual recruitment tools to more law firms and law schools.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Bracewell Gains 2 Energy Transactions Partners From Stroock

Partner Brian Rogers co-chaired Stroock's debt finance practice while partner Scott Le Bouef, a commodities and derivatives lawyer, worked at the firm for 25 years.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Republican AGs Tell Fortune 100 They're Ready to Pounce on Discriminatory DEI Programs

The letter sent by the attorneys general says "race-based employment and contracting violates both state and federal law, and as the chief law enforcement officers of our respective states we intend to enforce the law vigorously."
2 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Work-Life Balance Vs. Competitive Pay: Which Matters More to Young Lawyers?

For firms seeking to recruit top talent, the preference to work remotely among a large segment of young lawyers is a new reality of work. "Firms that want to attract and retain top talent should be ready to address the issue and, when not offering hybrid work, have a meaningful alternative," write columnists Drew and Michelle Foster.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Dilworth Paxson Elects First Female Co-Managing Partner

Trusts and estates partner Kristen Behrens will join litigation partner Patrick Northen, who has been in the role for the past five years.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Banking Watchdog Says It's About 600 Workers Shy of 'Ideal' Staffing Level

Superintendent Adrienne Harris said DFS continues to review compensation of its regulators, as its staff is paid 30% to 50% less than federal counterparts.
2 minute read

Pro Mid Market

How Are Midsize Firms Approaching a Cooler Talent Market? Lewis Roca's New Talent Leader Offers Clues

"People are nervous to make a move or consider leaving the security they have at their current firm," said Lewis Roca's chief talent officer Lauren Symington. "Even though some firms are laying off, from a recruiting perspective, you have to set yourself apart. You've got to offer more than just dollars and cents."
4 minute read

The Recorder

Where Are All the Financial Regs Lawyers? Big Law Has a Need for More

Demand currently outweighs supply for a small pool of financial regulation lawyers, as banks need to make sense of an environment that's evolving rapidly following the demise of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
7 minute read

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