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The Recorder

Condensed Timelines and Inefficient Matching: An Insider's Perspective on the Evolution of Law Firm Recruiting

Michael Nguyen, Davis Wright Tremaine's new director of lawyer talent acquisition, sheds light on how historical trends are shaping law firm recruiting practices—for better or worse.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Top Lateral Hires of 2021

With no end in sight for the COVID-19 global pandemic, which continued to rage on in its second year with new variants taking hold—keeping most employees in their work-from-home offices—2021 was surprisingly still a good year for lateral moves in the Pennsylvania legal market.
10 minute read

National Law Journal

A Courtroom Castaway: Keller Lenkner Associate Tries to Outlast Competition on 'Survivor'

A childhood cancer survivor turned plaintiffs attorney fulfilled his lifelong dream to be on "Survivor"—with the full support of his law firm.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Driven by Impactful Work, Lieff Cabraser Antitrust Partner Heads to Edelson

Yaman Salahi, an antitrust and consumer rights litigator, said he was drawn to Edelson's philosophy of encouraging attorneys to work on cases that they actually believe in during a time when his generation is forced to rethink the way the justice system and industry is structured.
5 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Wiggin and Dana's Chief People Officer Says Talent Wars Are About More Than Money

"It felt good to go to a firm where I could actually get to know everyone," Susan Wertheim said.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

DOJ Aggressively Pursuing 'No Poachers'

Companies should expect that the DOJ's Antitrust Division will continue to investigate and criminally pursue no-poach agreements. It is thus more important than ever that companies undertake deliberate efforts to minimize liability and prevent no-poach conduct before it happens.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

As Big Law Shirks Geographic Barriers, One Am Law 50 Firm Plants Seeds in Phila.

The Am Law 50 firm doesn't have an office space in Pennsylvania, but it has brought on a private equity partner and a few associates in the area.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

How DC Firms Can Ready Diverse Lawyers for Life in Law, Politics

For diverse attorneys to have the chance to prepare for and thrive in D.C.-related positions, sponsorship and a focus on equity in development are key, Skadden's Shirley Diaz says.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Once Resistant, More Companies Now Open to Hiring Remote GCs

"Exceptional candidates with unique skills are asking for an accommodation on location," said John Nixon, an employee benefits and executive compensation attorney.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Takeaways: Sidley's Dallas Leaders on Why This Will Be a Great Year for New Hires and Young Associates

'You have to recruit your existing associates just as much, if not more, than you recruit new talent,' say Angela Zambrano and Scott Parel, co-leaders of Sidley Austin's Dallas offices.
6 minute read

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